Keith Urban is an Australian guitarist, composer and country singer. The musician achieved commercial success in Australia and the United States. Keith himself played electric, acoustic guitars, he owns banjo, bass, mandolin, bouzouki, drums and piano. Married to actress Nicole Kidman.
From early childhood, Keith Lionel Urban managed to win prestigious awards in various music competitions. The future celebrity knew that he would be engaged in creativity from the age of six.
Way to success
The star's biography began in 1967. The child was born on October 26 in the New Zealand town of Whangarei. The family then moved to Australia. The boy was fond of music from the age of six. At seven he began to study it, and at eight he won his first prize in the competition.
The teenager began performing on local television in Brisbane. He made his debut on Reg Lindsay Country Homestead and appeared on the music show Mike McClellands. Keith won Tamworth as a guitarist. Sang Urban and a duet with Jenny Wilson.
In 1991, the singer's first album was released. The disc took the fourth position in the national charts. In 1992, the musician moved to the United States. In 1992, the Nashville-based musician became the guitarist for Brooks & Dunn. In 1993-1994 they toured with Slim Dusty. Urban spoke in support of the singer. In the mid-nineties they covered the single "Lights on the Hill".
Keith performed in the "Grand Ole Opry" program. Then he assembled the team "The Ranch". With her, Keith at the studio "Capitol Records" recorded an album named after the group. Two compositions from it took a place in the prestigious Billboard chart. After signing a contract with a recording studio in 1999, Urban began work on a solo compilation album, Keith Urban. The album went Platinum in the States.
The composition "But for the Grace of God" became a hit. From 1999 to 2001, the singer performed with Brett Banning. The Academy of Country Music named Urban the best young country musician. In 2001 he received the Horizon Award. As a session musician, Keith has performed on several CDs.
Confession
A new achievement was the song "Somebody Like You" from the album "Golden Road" in 2002. The disc itself won a Grammy for the single "You’ll Think of Me". In 2004 a new collection "Be Here" was released. It received the title of best selling and was named Multi-Platinum. Released in 2006, the disc "Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing" in the world charts settled in the top twenty thanks to the song "Once in a Lifetime".
Keith received a Grammy for his composition "Stupid Boy". The end of 2007 was marked by the "Greatest Hits: 18 Kids" compilation. It was re-released a year later, supplemented with the composition from the compilation "Golden Road" "You Look Good in My Shirt". In March 2009, the audience was presented with the disc "Defying Gravity". The last album "Get Closer" was released in 2010, in mid-November.
In total, Urban has released eight studio discs. More than 15 singles hit the American charts, 10 of them took the top lines. The performer took part in the 8th annual "Independent Music Awards" competition as a judge, made a contribution to the development of the popularity of many young artists.
Career take off continued the Alive in '05 tour in 2005. Keith joined Elam in early July in Philadelphia. The Gap Company listed him as one of the seven music stars worthy of being called the Chosen One. The SMA named the singer's vocals the best male. At the end of September, fans were able to hear the CD "Livin 'Right Now". The recording took place in late 2004 at the Wiltern Theater in California.
In May, the singer was supported on an Irish tour by vocalist Brian Adams. The collection "Days Go By" was released in Britain on June 6th. Urban made his debut performance in Europe. Keith's "Tonight I Wanna Cry" was performed at the 2006 ACM Awards. For the band "Brooks & Dunn" the vocalist played guitar on the single "Believe".
New Achievements
The musician named the composition that opens the new album “Sweet Thing”. He spoke about this in an interview. On the final day of March 2009, the fans were presented with the collection "Defying Gravity". In March 2009, the single "Kiss a Girl" was presented.
The song was featured in the eighth season of the American Idol competition. It was performed together by competition winner Chris Allen and Keith. The musician's new work was called "Only You Can Love Me This Way". In the Billboard 200, it settled on the top line.
The premiere of the video "Hit The Ground Runnin '" took place on the CMT on October 2. In 2009, Urban toured "Escape Together".
Thanks to him, the performer Taylor Swift began her career.
Festival screenings were included in the 2010 Summer lovin tour. In May, work began on a new collection.
Family and fame
In September, the musician announced that the title of the disc was "Get Closer" and the release date was November 16. At the same time, the presentation of the title track "Put You in a Song" took place.
The improvisational surprise concerts held at New York and Philadelphia train stations were intended to heighten interest in the new album. They were hits performed by the soloist composer.
The performer's personal life has also been adjusted. Keith dated model Nicky Taylor, but the couple broke up. June 25, 2006 Urban and actress Nicole Kidman became husband and wife.
Their acquaintance took place at the beginning of 2005. Both have a pleasant memory of the meeting. Daughters appeared in the family. The eldest child Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban was born on July 7, 2008. Her younger sister Faith Margaret Kidman-Urban - December 28, 2010.
According to the singer, their marriage was under threat because of his work, but celebrities managed to overcome the crisis and save the family.
