Keith Lionel Urban, also known as Keith Urban, is an acclaimed country singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Australia and the United States.
He has won four Grammy Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards (including the Jim Reeves International Award), 13 CMA Awards and six ARIA Music Awards, making him one of the most successful and influential artists in the industry.
His unique blend of country, rock and pop has earned him a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.
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- Full name: Keith Lionel Urban
- Stage name: Keith Urban
- Date of Birth: October 26, 1967
- Age: 56
- Birthplace: Whangarei, New Zealand
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Bob Urban and Marienne Urban
- Siblings: Shane Urban
- Spouse: Nicole Kidman
- Children: Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $75 million
Early life and education
Keith Urban was born on October 26, 1967 in Whangarei, New Zealand to parents Bob Urban and Marian Urban. He grew up with one sibling, Sean Urban. Keith graduated from Caboolture State High School. Although his music is loved by many, his specific religious beliefs remain unknown.
Profession
Keith Urban began his country music career in 1990 when he signed with EMI Australia and released his first solo album. The album spawned four No. 1 country hits in his native country. In 1992, Urban moved to Nashville, Tennessee, the center of the American country music industry, in search of a bigger platform. There he formed a band called pastureThe company released an album in 1997 that was critically acclaimed but failed to achieve commercial success.
Urban’s success continued into the following albums, e.g. Love, pain and all the crazy stuff and Defying gravityHe also became American Idol and has won multiple Grammy Awards. Despite the challenges, Urban persevered and went on to become a very successful and influential musician in the country music industry.
Awards and nominations
- Grammy Award: Best Male Country Vocal Performance four times.
- Academy of Country Music Awards: 15 wins, including the Jim Reeves International Award.
- Country Music Association Awards: 13 wins.
- ARIA Music Awards: Six wins, including Outstanding Achievement.
Other notable achievements
- Selected to perform on the Grand Ole Opry.
- Multiple American Music Awards.
- Nominated for Best Original Song at the Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Awards.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @keithurban
- Facebook account: Keith Urban
- Twitter account: Keith Urban
Personal life
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s marriage has been the subject of public attention since they first met at the G’Day LA event in 2005 and tied the knot in Sydney the following year. The couple has two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret (born via surrogacy).
Urban has openly acknowledged his past struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, and sought help through rehab before releasing his album in 2006. Despite the challenges, the couple remained committed to their relationship and family.
Discography
Studio album
- Keith Urban (1991) – His debut album is released in Australia.
- pasture (1997) – released as a member of the band pasture.
- Keith Urban (1999) – He made his solo debut in the United States.
- Golden Road (2002)
- Come here (2004)
- Love, pain and all the crazy stuff (2006)
- Defying gravity (2009)
- Get closer (2010)
- fuse (2013)
- Drawcord (2016)
- Graffiti U (2018)
- The Speed of Now (Part 1) (2020)
- High (2024)
Best Albums
- Featured: 18 Children (2007)
- The story so far (2012)
- Volume 1 (2022)
- Volume 1, Volume 2 (2022)
Extended Play (EP)
Notable singles
- People like you
- Your everything
- Days go by
- I want to make love with you tonight
- Stupid Kid
- Better life
- Long hot summer
- Sweet Things
- Only you can love me like this
- Leave our memories
net worth
Keith Urban is an award-winning country singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Australia and the United States. He has a whopping net worth of $75 million thanks to his successful career in the music industry.
