Keith Urban is an Australian guitarist, composer and country singer. The musician achieved commercial success in Australia and the United States. Kit himself played electric and acoustic guitars; he owns a banjo, bass guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, drums and piano. Married to actress Nicole Kidman.
From early childhood, Keith Lionel Urban was able to win prestigious awards at various music competitions. The future celebrity knew that he would be engaged in creativity from the age of six.
Way to success
The biography of the star began in 1967. The child was born on October 26 in the New Zealand town of Fangarei. The family then moved to Australia. He was fond of music since he was six years old. At seven he began to study it, and already at eight he won his first prize in the competition.
The teenager began speaking on local television in Brisbane. He made his debut in the program "Reg Lindsay Country Homestead", performed in the music show "Mike McClellands". As a guitarist, Keith defeated Tamworth. Sang Urban and a duet with Jenny Wilson.
In 1991, the first album of the singer was released. The disc took fourth place in the national charts. In 1992, the musician moved to the United States. In 1992, the musician in Nashville became the guitarist of the band "Brooks & Dunn". In 1993-1994, they toured with Slim Dusty. Urban supported the singer. In the mid-nineties they sang the single "Lights on the Hill".
Keith performed in the program "Grand Ole Opry". Then he assembled The Ranch. With her, Kit recorded an album titled, like the band, at Capitol Records. Two songs from it took place in the prestigious Billboard chart. After contracting with a record label in 1999, Urban began work on his Keith Urban solo album. In the States, the album became Platinum.
The song "But for the Grace of God" turned into a hit. From 1999 to 2001, the singer performed with Brett Bunning. The Country Music Academy has named Urban the best young country singer. In 2001, he received the Horizon Award. As a session musician, Keith performed on several discs.
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 compilation, "Be Here, " was released. He received the title of best-selling and was named Multi-Platinum. Released in 2006, "Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing" in the world charts settled in the top twenty thanks to the song "Once in a Lifetime".
For writing "Stupid Boy" Keith was awarded a "Grammy". The end of 2007 was marked by the collection "Greatest Hits: 18 Kids". He was re-released a year later, adding to the composition from the Golden Road collection You Look Good in My Shirt. In March 2009, the audience presented the disc "Defying Gravity". The latest album, “Get Closer, ” was released in 2010, in mid-November.
In total, Urban released eight studio disks. More than 15 singles hit the American charts, 10 of them took the top lines. The performer took part in the 8th annual contest "Independent Music Awards" as a judge, made a contribution to the development of the popularity of many young artists.
Career take-off continued the tour "Alive in '05" in 2005. Together with Elam, Keith entered early July in Philadelphia. The company "Gap" recorded him among the seven stars of music worthy of being called the elect. The SMA called the singer’s vocals the best male. In late September, fans were able to hear the disc "Livin 'Right Now". Recording took place at the end of 2004 in the California "Wiltern Theater".
In May, singer Brian Adams supported the singer on an Irish tour. On June 6th, Britain published the collection Days Days By. Urban debuted in Europe. Whale's "Tonight I Wanna Cry" was performed at the 2006 ACM Awards. For the band "Brooks & Dunn", the vocalist played the single "Believe" on the guitar.
New achievements
The musician called the opening song "Sweet Thing". He spoke about this in an interview. On the final day of March 2009, fans were presented with a collection of "Defying Gravity". In March 2009, the single "Kiss a Girl" was presented.
The song was performed in the eighth season of the TV show "American Idol". It was performed together by contest winner Chris Allen and Keith. The new work of the musician was called "Only You Can Love Me This Way". In the Billboard 200, it settled on the top line.
The premiere of the clip "Hit The Ground Runnin '" took place on SMT on October 2. In 2009, Urban's "Escape Together" tour took place.
Thanks to him, performer Taylor Swift began her career.
Festival shows made up the 2010 Summer Lovin tour. In May, work began on a new collection.
