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Keith Urban Sings Musical Tribute to George Jones

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:00:14 +0000

Keith Urban offered his musical tribute to George Jones, who passed away today (April 26) at the age of 81. While seated at and playing a white piano, Urban sang a few bars of Jones' 'He Stopped Loving Her Today,' which is largely regarded as one of the most important country songs ever.

Keith Urban Shares Why 'American Idol' Is Especially Important to Him

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:00:45 +0000

Keith Urban may be Australian, but the singer’s reason for joining ‘American Idol‘ as a judge proves that the American Dream is a concept that transcends cultures and geographic divides. The idea that someone with God-given vocal talent deserves a chance to have their voice heard is one that is universal, and that’s why the [...]

Keith Urban Turns in Unique Version of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:14:38 +0000

Before Keith Urban took the stage to perform a unique version of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ on ABC’s Dec. 20 broadcast of ‘CMA Country Christmas,’ he spoke a little bit about what Christmas is like in the female-dominated Urban-Kidman household. “The girls are anxious to get to the tree and presents, and the [...]

Keith Urban Says He, Fellow 'American Idol' Judges Still Getting Into a Groove

Megan Pacella — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:00:33 +0000

Season 13 of ‘American Idol’ doesn’t even premiere until January, but it sounds like there’s already been an entire season’s worth of drama. Country crooner and ‘Idol’ judge Keith Urban admitted in a recent interview that there have been a few rough patches, but he says they are nothing to worry about. Reportedly, a lot [...]

Keith Urban 'American Idol' Deal Not Finalized…But It's Close

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:30:01 +0000

While it was widely reported that well-coiffed country star Keith Urban had accepted the offer to replace long-running judge Randy Jackson on ‘American Idol,’ new reports have surfaced indicating that the deal is not completed and has not been signed, and is therefore not finalized. But it’s close. Very close.

Keith Urban Confirms Rumors About Being Considered as 'American Idol' Judge

Megan Pacella — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:00:27 +0000

It’s no secret that ‘American Idol’ producers have been looking for a country star to pull up a chair at the judges table in the upcoming season of the hit realize show. The latest country star to get hit up by ‘Idol’ producers is Keith Urban — and he has confirmed that his potential invitation to join the show isn’t just another rumor.

Keith Urban Is Leading Contender for 'American Idol' Judge Spot, Insider Says

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:00:44 +0000

Keith Urban already has experience as a reality show judge, having served as a coach on the Australian version of ‘The Voice.’ Now, Urban may be lured to a competing show’s lair, since sources are indicating that ‘American Idol’ producers would like a country star on the revamped panel and that Urban their No. 1 choice to fill that genre-specific slot.

Keith Urban Covers 'Call Me Maybe' by Carly Rae Jepsen

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:00:47 +0000

It’s the video that launched a million phone calls. During his set at Country Fest 2012 in Wisconsin, Keith Urban covered this year’s pop summer anthem ‘Call Me Maybe,’ made famous by Canadian darling Carly Rae Jepsen.

Keith Urban on The Voice [VIDEO]

Paul Drake — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:21:02 +0000

The American version of The Voice is popular, so why not an Australian version starring Keith Urban and other popular Australian celebrities. Keith Urban appears in a new promotional announcement for Australia’s version of The Voice. Check it out below.

Keith Urban Recovering from Throat Surgery [VIDEO]

Paul Drake — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:51:13 +0000

Keith Urban is recovering from successful surgery on his throat. He had polyps on his vocal chords. Keith is on complete vocal rest for at least three weeks. Check out this message from Keith which he recorded for his fans before the procedure. I can so relate to Keith Urban and other singers who have [...]

Are You Wearing Keith Urban?

Paul Drake — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:30:57 +0000

Keith Urban has joined Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Taylor Swift and a list of other select superstars who market their own fragrances.

Keith says he sought advice from his wife, Nicole Kid

Keith Urban Sends Final Message to Fans Before Vocal Rest

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:00:15 +0000

Keith Urban is about to go on “complete vocal lockdown” for three weeks after he has throat surgery, so he took two minutes to issue a video message, thanking fans their support, love, cards, messages and gift baskets. Urban is about to have a polyp surgically removed and is expected to make a full recovery.

2011 CMA Awards Performance Pictures

Kat Lee — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:19:09 +0000

Nashville was rocking last night with country’s biggest stars like Keith Urban, Zac Brown, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum providing the soundtrack for the 2011 CMA Awards!

Keith Urban to Undergo Throat Surgery

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:05:10 +0000

Keith Urban has just announced that he will undergo throat surgery at the end of the month. The outpatient procedure is to remove a polyp on his vocal chords. Although the surgery is said to be minor, Urban will need to completely rest his voice for an undetermined amount of time. That means that he [...]

Keith Urban to Auction Off Guitar for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Shauna Wright — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:09:38 +0000

To help support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, country star Keith Urban is donating a customized Fender guitar to an auction benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.

Bidding for the guitar, which is black and adorned with a pink ribbon, will start at the end of October, after Urban has played it at each of this month’s shows.

Produce Keith Urban's New Cologne Commercial!

Paul Drake — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:19:56 +0000

Keith Urban and People.com are asking fans to produce and submit their best 30-second TV commercial for his new cologne - Phoenix. Keith will pick the winner personally! Check out the all the details at Keith Urban's website!

Keith Urban Debuts Phoenix Fragrance for Men, Plans One for Women

Jeff Giles — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:33:36 +0000

With over 12 million albums sold and nearly 30 top 40 singles, Keith Urban has spent the last decade exerting a pretty profound effect on the country airwaves.

And now he’s decided he’d like to have a hand in what his fans smell like, too.

Will Scotty McCreery Cover Keith Urban on His New Album, 'Clear as Day?'

Faith Martin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:24:10 +0000

Fans still have a little over a month to wait until the ‘American Idol’ winner graces store shelves with his debut album, ‘Clear as Day.’ But in the meantime, he’s on the road with this year’s ‘AI’ tour — and sharing a few tidbits about what we can expect to hear from the finished product.

Keith Urban Makes 4th Graders Year!

Paul Drake — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:09:23 +0000

Tennessee teacher Patty Sloan's concert sign helps with homework! When Patty saw Keith Urban pointing out signs in the audience during his Nashville concert a few weeks ago, she decided to make her own sign and take it to Keith's Knoxville show a couple of weeks later. Her sign read, "I told my class no homework for the rest of the yea

Keith Urban Would Consider Doing a Mash-Up

Shauna Wright — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:00:01 +0000

Mash-ups, made from blending pieces of at least two songs into one new creation, have been a mainstay of club DJs for years, but they didn’t gain mainstream appeal until ‘Glee’ began featuring them regularly during the TV show’s musical numbers.

The ‘Glee’ mash-ups, including a Halloween-show mix of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s ‘Heads Will Roll,’ have inspired even country megastar Keith Urban.