Tag: "urban"
Keith Urban Opry Induction
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (April, 21, 2012) Keith Urban was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry family this evening by Opry members Trace Adkins and Josh Turner. On stage after Urban had performed his hits “Days Go By” and “Without You,” Adkins presented him with his Opry Member Award and made membership official. “Thank you [...]
Keith On Opry: Nicole Knew!
There’s no question that Keith Urban was totally surprised when Vince Gill invited him to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. You can see it in his face. We spoke to him a couple days later, and he confirmed that he was shocked: “It’s not every day you get a duffle bag brought to [...]
Keith Urban Marches To #1
How do you thank your team for a #1 song? If you’re Keith Urban, and you’re celebrating your 14th #1, you send the Father Ryan High School marching band to the offices of your record label, performing the song that made it to the top: “You’re Gonna Fly.” Keith would have been there himself, but [...]
Keith Urban’s Gift From Brad
Keith Urban is good friends with fellow guitar-slinger Brad Paisley. The two had a #1 duet a few years ago with “Start A Band.” So when it was reported that Keith was going on vocal rest for a few weeks after his vocal surgery, Brad said he wanted to do a silent jam with Keith: [...]
Keith Is Late With Excuse
We all have those days when we’re running late. Keith Urban had one of those days the morning he did Country Countdown USA. He arrived about ten minutes late, but was proud to say “I have an excuse! My producer wrote me a note.” Just like in school. So here’s a picture of Keith’s note, written by [...]
Keith Urban’s Vocal Recovery
Back in November, the country music world was stunned to hear that one of its biggest stars, Keith Urban, was about to have surgery on his vocal chords. Then last month, Keith made his first public appearances since the surgery, with a #1 party in Nashville, and a performance at the Grand Ole Opry. Shortly [...]
Keith Urban Honors Act of Valor
Nashville felt a bit like Hollywood a couple weeks ago. The reason was a celebrity-studded screening of the new movie “Act Of Valor.” The guest list included Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Jake Owen, and Wynonna, all of whom have songs on the movie’s soundtrack. Afterwards, Keith told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he was moved [...]
Urban Celebrates Summer in Winter
Keith Urban enjoys celebrating #1 hits. His last one, “Long Hot Summer,” hit the top of the charts back in October. Around that time, Keith found out he needed some vocal surgery, and had to take some time off. The “Long Hot Summer” #1 party was delayed a few months so everyone connected with the song could [...]
Keith Urban Co-Hosts 2/18-19
Keith Urban co-hosts the Countdown this week for a conversation about his recovery from vocal chord surgery, his desire to be a coach on the Australian version of The Voice, how his wife helped him in writing the music to the new movie “Act Of Valor,” and the national broadcast premiere of his new song “For [...]
Urban, Chesney, Womack, & Nail
David Nail may be relatively new to the radio. His current hit, “Let It Rain,” is only his second to appear in the Top 10. But he has connections with a number of major stars, and he talked about them when he co-hosted Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton. For example, David sings with Lee [...]
