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Keith Urban Guests on Buddy Guy Album

Christina Vinson — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:00:20 +0000

Keith Urban may be a country music superstar, but sometimes, he just really enjoys singing the blues. He gets his chance to display his soulful side on blues great Buddy Guy’s new album. Urban is more than a little excited about this project. He previously hinted about the collaboration after seeing Guy perform at Eric Clapton’s [...]

Kree Harrison Makes Her Grand Ole Opry Debut With Help From Keith Urban

Christina Vinson — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:00:53 +0000

Sometimes, being runner-up isn't so bad -- especially if it leads you to one of the most prestigious stages in country music. 'American Idol' runner-up Kree Harrison made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday (June 4), sharing the stage with both Kellie Pickler and Keith Urban.

Keith Urban Lights Up the Stage With 'Little Bit of Everything' at CMT Music Awards

Christina Vinson — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:43:12 +0000

Superstar Keith Urban lit up the Bridgestone Arena stage with his new single, ‘Little Bit of Everything’ during the 2013 CMT Music Awards. As always, the singer showed everyone just how country music is done. Urban’s polished performance of the track, actually inspired by Madonna, was upbeat enough to keep the crowd entertained, but had [...]

Keith Urban's New Single 'Little Bit of Everything' Inspired by Madonna

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:34:13 +0000

Keith Urban has revealed a surprising source of influence and inspiration for his upbeat new single 'Little Bit of Everything,' which will appear on his new album 'Fuse,' due out Sept. 10. The country superstar revealed that he borrowed a little from a 2001 Madonna track.

George Strait, Keith Urban + More Added as 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers

Christina Vinson — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:39 +0000

The 2013 CMT Music Awards will be a big night in country music, boasting a terrific lineup of fan-favorite acts, including the King himself. Recently added to the mix are George Strait, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, making this evening a truly entertaining country music party.

Would Keith Urban Return to 'American Idol'?

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:42:11 +0000

Most average people hate their jobs, toiling away to earn a wage and to make ends meet. It is a rare and precious few who get to do what they love for a living, and Keith Urban is one of those fortunate folks when it comes to being a judge on the embattled 'American Idol.' The singer and guitarist wants to return to his seat for Season 13 in 2014 and with good reason.

Keith Urban's New Hit – Little Bit Of Everything [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:53:00 +0000

American Idol viewers get to have all the fun. They were treated to a live performance from Keith Urban debuting his new hit song. Needless to say it was an incredible performance by one of the biggest Superstars in country music. The song is titled “Little Bit Of Everything” and when I heard it it [...]

Are Keith Urban and His Fellow 'American Idol' Judges All Getting Fired?

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:04 +0000

After a season of plummeting ratings, all four ‘American Idol‘ judges will be fired and replaced — along with one of the show’s main producers, according to the latest rumors. The Wrap reported Thursday (May 9) that “an individual with knowledge of Fox’s plans” told them exclusively that Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and [...]

Keith Urban Teases Upbeat New Single

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:02 +0000

Keith Urban premiered a 23-second snippet of some much-anticipated new music -- a brand new single, which will be serviced to country radio on Monday, May 13. It's a short tease, Urban fanatics will find it good enough to tide them over for the time being.

Country Trivia – What Was Keith Urban's First Number One Song?

Kevin Richards — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:26:20 +0000

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Every day at 11:30am eastern we host Country Trivia on 1077/GNA. In honor of his run on American Idol, today we want to know if you remember Keith Urban's first Number One Song?

Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:49:29 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ video is like a mini-movie, which isn’t surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it’s not that simple. The video features McGraw [...]

Keith Urban Sings Musical Tribute to George Jones [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:00:14 +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.

How Does A Singer Get Elected To The Country Music Hall Of Fame?

Kevin Richards — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:42:54 +0000

Most every Country Music singer will tell you that they hope to grab a few CMA or ACM awards along the way, but the ultimate and most rewarding goal for any artist in this genre is membership into the Country Music Hall of Fame. After the announcement of the 2013 inductees, several people have asked [...]

Keith Urban Rocks 'American Idol' With 'Long Hot Summer'

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:00:18 +0000

Keith Urban showed the current crop of contestants how it’s done in the big leagues with a high-energy performance of ‘Long Hot Summer’ on ‘American Idol‘ Thursday night (March 28). The country star and ‘Idol’ Season 12 judge is gearing up to go out on tour this summer with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch, and [...]

Keith Urban Would Welcome a Collaboration With Little Big Town

Christina Vinson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:25:31 +0000

When Keith Urban's 2013 headlining tour kicks off this summer, he will be spending lots of quality time on the road with country quartet Little Big Town. With all that traveling together, there may be a hit collaboration in the making...or at least, that's what the 'You Gonna Fly' singer hopes.

Lazaro Arbos Sings Keith Urban's 'Tonight I Wanna Cry' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:01:59 +0000

Singer Lazaro Arbos performed the Keith Urban song ‘Tonight I Wanna Cry’ on ‘American Idol’ Thursday night (Feb. 28), earning a mixed opinion from the judges. The young singer has stuttered since the age of 6, to the point where he says he works at an ice cream shop because it was the only job [...]

Tim McGraw (Feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban), 'Highway Don't Care' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:16:50 +0000

While Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift's vocals on 'Highway Don't Care' would be enough to make the song a hit and one of the best of 2013, it's Keith Urban's guitar that makes the track one of the best collaborations of the decade -- maybe even ever. Each artist brings his or her best effort to the song from McGraw's 'Two Lanes of Freedom' album. It's a sterling example of what can happen when artists are left to be artists, without the handcuffs of music business politics.

Tim McGraw Spills on Recording 'Highway Don't Care' 'With' Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:12:52 +0000

Is 'Highway Don't Care' one of your favorite tracks from Tim McGraw's 'Two Lanes of Freedom' album? If so, you have modern technology to thank for the colossal collaboration between the superstar, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

Carrie Underwood Thinks Keith Urban Is the Perfect Fit for 'American Idol'

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:45:14 +0000

Keith Urban is the perfect representative for country music on 'American Idol,' according to Carrie Underwood. Of course Underwood's opinion matters, since she is one of the most successful 'Idol' alums in the show's storied history.

Keith Urban Sings 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' With Contestant on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:47:28 +0000

Keith Urban briefly had the tables turned on him on Thursday night (Jan. 17) when a contestant auditioning for ‘American Idol‘ got the country star to duet with her on ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside.’ Fifteen-year-old Isabelle Parell skipped school to attend the Chicago auditions, and she came in holding a note, on which she had [...]