Who is Keith Urban?
Keith Urban is a country music singer and guitarist who grew up in Australia and became a major star in the United States. He has won Grammy Awards and many other music honors.
Urban was born in New Zealand in 1967 and moved to Queensland with his family as a child. He began performing at a young age and won talent quests in Australia.
In the 1990s, he moved to Nashville in the United States to pursue a career in country music. His solo career took off in the early 2000s.
Country music success
Urban has released many hit songs and albums, including Somebody Like You, You'll Think of Me and Blue Ain't Your Color. He is known for his guitar skills and energetic live performances.
He has won multiple Grammy Awards, Country Music Association Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards. He has also been a judge on American Idol and The Voice Australia.
Urban married actor Nicole Kidman in 2006, and they have two daughters. He was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2012. He remains closely associated with Australia, where he performs regularly.