A Grammy-winning star, Keith Urban began pursuing his passion at a young age and, despite the rocky road to stardom, has established himself as one of country’s most popular singers. The guitarist, singer and songwriter who rose to fame in both Australia and the US has been a hit maker despite country music changing over the years. In addition to his successful career, Keith has always found himself in the limelight because of his statuesque wife, who is easily one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. Here are interesting facts about the versatile singer’s career and personal life that have made him more popular among fans.
Keith Urban bio, dude
Australian-American singer Keith was born Lionel Urban on October 26, 1967 to Marienne and Robert Urban. Although Keith was born in Whangarei, New Zealand, he was raised in Caboolture, Queensland after his family moved to Australia. He attended Sir Edmund Hillary College in Otara, South Auckland.
Urban’s musical interests arose from an early age, learning to play the guitar at age six and performing at country festivals by the age of ten. As well as competing in local music competitions, Keith also played in a band before eventually carving out a niche in the Australian music industry.
After signing a deal with EMI Australia in 1990, Keith released his self-titled debut album the following year. Urban, who left Australia for Nashville in 1992, later formed a three-piece band, The Ranch, of which he was the frontman. The group, which released an album of the same name in 1997, later disbanded, but that was just the beginning of Keith’s solo career.
Keith made his comeback as a solo performer and released his second album, Golden Road , in 2002. The album, which featured singles like Someone Like You Who Rains On Sundays Who Wouldn’t Want To Be Me And You’ll Think Of Me, topped the charts and was a commercial one Success. Between 2001 and 2002, Keith toured with superstars such as Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn and Martina McBride, which helped him hone his skills as a performer and headliner.
This was evident in his 2004 album Be Here That Was A Bigger Hit. The album marked a milestone in Urban’s career, earning him nominations for Best Country Album at both the Grammy Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards. In 2005, Keith released a live DVD, Livin’ in the Moment , which earned him the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award. It was the same year that Keith, who was struggling with drug addiction, checked into rehab. Fresh out of rehab, the singer continued to tour and released his fifth studio album , Defying Gravity . In 2009, he received a Grammy nomination and was also a commercial success.His follow-up albums, which were even more successful than their predecessors, include Come Closer (2010), Fuse (2013) and his ninth studio album Ripcord (2016). Collaborating with other superstars, Ripcord not only went platinum, but Keith earned another Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Album.
For his creative contributions to the industry, Keith has been honored with multiple awards. In 2001 he was named Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music Awards and the ARIA Music Awards. In 2003 he won the TCMA Awards and in 2004 he was named Singer of the Year by the Country Music Association Awards.
Keith Urban’s family – married, wife, divorce, children
Keith Urban and actress Nicole Kidman had been married for well over a decade. The couple, who first met at an event in 2006, quickly sparked romance and after six months, walked down the aisle on June 25, 2006 in Sydney, Australia. Keith and Nicole’s union has produced two daughters, the first, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, born July 7, 2008 and Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, born December 28, 2010 show no signs of a divorce despite many unfounded rumours. They remain one of Hollywood’s most enduring power couples.
Is Keith Urban gay?
While there has been speculation about Keith’s sexuality, his dating history would be a clue to the obvious. Before Kidman, Urban had been romantically involved with other women, and their relationships made headlines. Between 1992 and 2002, he and Laura Sigler, a veterinary technician, were in an ongoing relationship. They were engaged in 2001 but broke up the following year. Next was supermodel Niki Taylor, who Urban dated for about three years before they officially split in 2005.
Height
Keith Urban stands at an average height of 5ft8 inches and weighs 75kg. The singer is just an inch shorter than his actress wife Nicole, but the star couple, who often appear together on the red carpet, managed to divert attention from their apparent height difference and make it work for them in a flattering way.
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