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

Christina Vinson — Wed, 22 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.

Keith Urban Announces American Idol News on The Ellen Show [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:44:56 +0000

Well, we’ve know about Randy Jackson’s Departure from American Idol for a bit, but yesterday (05/14/13) on The Ellen Show, Keith made an American Idol News Announcement that I know many Keith Urban fans will love! He’s quick to get to the point, Keith Urban will be replacing Randy Jackson on American Idol as a [...]

Tim McGraw Fights To Save A Life in New Music Video with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, 'Highway Don't Care' [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:02:47 +0000

The song already sings it all. The highway doesn’t care at all who’s coming home, but this music video just might have you tears by the end because Tim cares if the girl comes home. I won’t spoil it for you because I really enjoyed NOT knowing what ways coming in the end and trying [...]

Tim McGraw Joined by Taylor Swift + Keith Urban for 'Highway Don't Care' at 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:43:33 +0000

Tim McGraw performed ‘Highway Don’t Care’ at the 2013 Academy of Country Music awards on Sunday night (April 7), and a couple of high-powered friends dropped in to help him out. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan couldn’t resist a bit about McGraw, with Shelton saying that he didn’t see the big deal about McGraw’s new [...]

Keith Urban Announces Second Leg of 2013 Light the Fuse Tour Dates

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:30:12 +0000

Keith Urban has announced the second leg of his 2013 Light the Fuse Tour via a fun collection of live video clips. You get a real sense of what life is like on the road with the singer, guitarist and 'American Idol' judge, thanks to this two-minute series which features plenty of moments of both backstage and onstage revelry.

Keith Urban Would Welcome a Collaboration With Little Big Town

Christina Vinson — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:25:31 +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.

Keith Urban Is Relieved 'American Idol' Is Now in Voters' Hands

Christina Vinson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:00:25 +0000

'American Idol' judge Keith Urban doesn't enjoy being the bad news bearer to contestants who are singing their hearts out, especially when it's in front of millions of viewers. Now that the Top 10 have been chosen, and America will choose their 'Idol,' Urban is glad to pass that decision on to someone else.

New Song from Tim, Taylor, and Keith, 'Highway Don't Care' [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:41:48 +0000

Yes, you read that right! It’s just ONE song with ALL THREE of these big name Country Stars! You gotta hear this! Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban are all big names that stand more than well enough on their own, but together? This hit will be unstoppable. No official music video or lyric [...]

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 [...]

Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman Shine on 2013 Oscars Red Carpet

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:22:04 +0000

Keith Urban and his A-list actress wife Nicole Kidman dressed up for the biggest night in cinema and absolutely sparkled on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night (Feb. 24). As you can see from this gallery of pictures, the two looked confident, comfortable and very much in love as they made their way through the photographers gallery to their seats inside the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.

Keith Urban Announces Date, Lineup for 2013 We're All for the Hall Benefit Concert

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:49:21 +0000

Keith Urban will momentarily step away from his ‘American Idol‘ duties to host his fourth-annual We’re All for the Hall benefit concert, scheduled for April 16 at Nashville’s Bridgetone Arena. This year’s concert has adopted a ‘Rebels and Renegades, the Outlaws are IN’ theme and will feature performances from country music’s most rebellious artists, including [...]

Keith Urban Sends Love To His Hometown on Twitter

Alyssa — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:45:58 +0000

The Australian native Country star/stud/American Idol judge is feeling a little blue lately. His hometown show in Brisbane, Australia has now been cancelled TWICE due to flooding. Urban reaches out to fans via Twitter. Due to the ongoing emergency and flooding disasters going on, Keith Urban’s stop in Brisbane was rescheduled and then cancelled, [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:47:28 +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 [...]

Keith Urban Likens His 'American Idol' Experience to Joining a Band

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:30:27 +0000

Things may not always be hearts and flowers on the set of 'American Idol,' but new judge Keith Urban isn't going to let that phase him. In an appearance on 'Ellen' on Monday (Jan. 14), the country star laughed off reports of tension on the show, saying it's not that different from joining a band.

Keith Urban's Playgirl Past Revisited During Appearance on 'The Tonight Show'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:45:25 +0000

Keith Urban and the other men of 'American Idol' -- that'd be host Ryan Seacrest and co-judge Randy Jackson -- appeared on 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' to promote next week's 'American Idol' Season 12 premiere. Leave it to Leno to capitalize on awkward and embarrassing moments, like Urban's naked photos and the show's two dueling divas.

Keith Urban and John Travolta Duet the Beatles' 'Yesterday'

Megan Pacella — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:00:44 +0000

The names Keith Urban and John Travolta don't exactly seem like they should go together. But this week at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, the country crooner joined forces with the famous actor to put on an incredible cover of the Beatles' 'Yesterday.'

Keith Urban Lists His Favorite Songs of 2012

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:00:46 +0000

What dominated Keith Urban‘s iPod in 2012? Well, there was quite a bit of country music — and even some pop — on his personal playlist. Urban posted his favorite tracks of the year on his website, giving fans a musical recap right before the calendar turned on 2013. It’s undeniably heavy on tunes by [...]

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 Wishes Us All a Happy New Year From Australia

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:00:26 +0000

It's already 2013 in Australia, which is nearly a day ahead of U.S. local time zones. Country superstar and Season 12 'American Idol' judge Keith Urban is already welcoming in the new year while in Oz. He shared a New Year's Eve photo from Sydney, complete with fireworks going off in the background.

Keith Urban Shares How He Used to Spend Christmas as a Kid

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:00:54 +0000

For most young children, there is nothing more euphoric than Christmas morning. Waking up early is a requirement. Flying down the steps to tear open presents is also a given. Country superstar Keith Urban was no different than your average, Christmas-loving kid while growing up in Australia. The singer revealed how he spent Christmas mornings and how he was the personal alarm clock of Mom and Dad Urban!