Lauded by fans and critics alike, Keith Urban's platinum-selling albums confidently usher country music into the twenty-first century. Whether updating classics like Elton John's "Country Comfort" or penning his own ballads like "Stupid Boy," he has proven his talent in MTV and Memphis alike. Tennessee country music fans should have plenty to look forward to when he arrives in August.
Raised in Australia, he launched a successful solo career with his 1999 album 'Keith Urban.' A highly regarded guitarist who has lent his skills to superstars like the Dixie Chicks and Garth Brooks, Urban honed his voice and songwriting prowess in Nashville in preparation for stardom. Exploding onto the American consciousness with his 2002 single "Somebody Like You," he wowed fans with his blend of rugged good looks and songwriting talent.
Several platinum-selling releases later, he has earned a legion of die-hard fans, and successfully made the leap from musician to celebrity. A well-publicized marriage to Nicole Kidman and spotlights at the Grammy Awards and Country Music Awards helped raise Urban's visibility, and in 2007 he was able to issue a Greatest Hits album.
Keith Urban is no longer just another country musician, filling arenas around the globe and performing at such high profile events as Live Earth concert and the Live 8 Concert . Urban's shows are viewed as sincere, energetic and honest, and he has the ability to play both large and small venues with ease.
Keith's latest studio release, "Defying Gravity" in March, 2009, debuted at number one and beat out releases from Prince and Diana Krall. Urban then went on to perform "Kiss A Girl" on American Idol, which then became the second single released from the album.
Along with young country star Taylor Swift on some of his dates, Urban's tour includes both U.S. and Canadian dates in all of the major cities. The tour not only supports the latest release but also Urban's greatest hits.
Tennessee welcomes Urban on August 28 to the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. As Urban's fame and fan base continue to grow, his summer tour has been in demand and will be a fantastic show just down the interstate from Nashville.
Raised in Australia, he launched a successful solo career with his 1999 album 'Keith Urban.' A highly regarded guitarist who has lent his skills to superstars like the Dixie Chicks and Garth Brooks, Urban honed his voice and songwriting prowess in Nashville in preparation for stardom. Exploding onto the American consciousness with his 2002 single "Somebody Like You," he wowed fans with his blend of rugged good looks and songwriting talent.
Several platinum-selling releases later, he has earned a legion of die-hard fans, and successfully made the leap from musician to celebrity. A well-publicized marriage to Nicole Kidman and spotlights at the Grammy Awards and Country Music Awards helped raise Urban's visibility, and in 2007 he was able to issue a Greatest Hits album.
Keith Urban is no longer just another country musician, filling arenas around the globe and performing at such high profile events as Live Earth concert and the Live 8 Concert . Urban's shows are viewed as sincere, energetic and honest, and he has the ability to play both large and small venues with ease.
Keith's latest studio release, "Defying Gravity" in March, 2009, debuted at number one and beat out releases from Prince and Diana Krall. Urban then went on to perform "Kiss A Girl" on American Idol, which then became the second single released from the album.
Along with young country star Taylor Swift on some of his dates, Urban's tour includes both U.S. and Canadian dates in all of the major cities. The tour not only supports the latest release but also Urban's greatest hits.
Tennessee welcomes Urban on August 28 to the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. As Urban's fame and fan base continue to grow, his summer tour has been in demand and will be a fantastic show just down the interstate from Nashville.
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