Keith Urban
Keith Urban is a New Zealand-born, Australia-raised country singer, songwriter and guitarist whose music spans country, pop and rock, with four Grammy wins and a 2026 yacht rock album, Flow State.
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Overview
- Born
- October 26, 1967, in Whangārei, New Zealand
- Raised
- Australia
- Makes
- Country music, songs and guitar performances
- Nashville move
- 1992
- Breakout
- “But For The Grace Of God,” his first self-penned No. 1 in 2001
- Opry member
- Since April 21, 2012
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How it started.
Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Keith began playing ukulele at four and guitar by six. He released a self-titled Australian album in 1991, moved to Nashville in 1992 and made a 1997 American album with his band The Ranch.
Finding his voice.
His 1999 U.S. solo debut led to “But For The Grace Of God,” his first self-penned No. 1 in 2001. Golden Road followed in 2002 with “Somebody Like You,” and his recordings went on to earn four Grammy Awards.
Songs and stages.
Keith’s songwriting includes “Days Go By,” “Long Hot Summer” and “The Fighter,” his duet with Carrie Underwood. He joined the Grand Ole Opry in 2012 and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023. Fans have also watched him judge American Idol, coach The Voice Australia and headline The Road.
Where he is now.
After documenting his 2025 tour on HIGH AND A(LIVE), Keith turned to yacht rock for Flow State in 2026. He co-produced the album with Dann Huff, recording at his Nashville studio, The Sound, with guests Michael McDonald, Little Big Town and John Mayer.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026Flow StateSinger and co-producer with Dann Huff
- 2025HIGH AND A(LIVE)Live performer
- 2016RipcordRecording artist
- 2002Golden RoadRecording artist
- 1999Keith UrbanRecording artist, U.S. solo debut
Television
- 2025The RoadHeadlining artist and executive producer
Awards
- Musicians Hall of FameInducted in Nashville on April 28, 2026.
- ACM Triple Crown AwardAccepted at the 60th ACM Awards on May 8, 2025.
- Nashville Songwriters Hall of FameInducted in 2023.
- Four Grammy AwardsWins for “You’ll Think Of Me,” “Stupid Boy,” “Sweet Thing” and “’Til Summer Comes Around,” all for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
Quotes
Creating FLOW STATE was one of the most unexpected albums I’ve ever made.Keith Urban, Universal Music Canada
Keith reflected on making Flow State in the label’s June 12, 2026 release announcement.
Trivia
- His first instrument was a ukulele, which he began playing at four.
- Vince Gill surprised him with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry before his April 2012 induction.
- He recorded Flow State at his Nashville studio, The Sound.
- “Better Life” and “Long Hot Summer” are songwriting collaborations with Richard Marx.
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