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Keith Urban Profile

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Keith Urban

Keith Urban

Name: Keith Lionel Urban
Birthdate: October 26, 1967 in Whangarei, New Zealand
Spouse: Keith married the lovely Nicole Kidman on June 25, 2006 in Sydney, Australia.
Hair/Eyes: Blonde/Blue
Instruments Played: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Ganjo, Banjo and Sitar
Keith Urban's Musical Influences: Glen Campbell, Jimmy Webb, Don Williams, Mark Knopfler, Freddie Mercury, Fleetwood Mac, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Ronnie Milsap and Dolly Parton
Goals: To tour the world as a successful artist, make better records, write better songs, be a good husband and father and make myself proud. I'd also like to host a documentary-type TV show.
Billboard No. 1 Singles:
  • "But for the Grace of God," one week (2001)
  • "Somebody Like You," six weeks (2002)
  • "Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me," one week (2003)
  • "You'll Think of Me," two weeks (2004)
  • "Days Go By," four weeks (2004)
  • "Making Memories of Us," five weeks (2005)
  • "Better Life," one week to date (2005)
Keith Urban's Awards: 2001 ACM New Male Vocalist
2001 CMA Horizon Award
2004 CMA Male Vocalist
2005 ACM Male Vocalist
2005 ACM Album of the Year - Be Here
2006 ACM Male Vocalist
2006 CMA Male Vocalist
Discography:

  • Keith Urban in the Ranch Compare Prices
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  • Golden Road Compare Prices
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  • Love, Pain & the whole damn thing Compare Prices
  • Greatest Hits: 18 Kids Compare Prices

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