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Blake Comments About Idol Judge

Blake Comments About Idol Judge

| August 25, 2012

Blake Shelton says the next judge on American Idol should be a country star.  In fact he said either Brad Paisley or Keith Urban would be great.  He talked about it with Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton: ” I hope they choose a country artist, because if you watch those shows, it’s the country artists […]

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Josh Turner Welcomes Keith Urban

Josh Turner Welcomes Keith Urban

| August 4, 2012

Back in April, Josh Turner was on stage as Keith Urban was inducted as the newest member of the Grand Old Opry.  He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton about the experience:  “I was honored to be asked to be  a part of that night.  They could have chosen anybody else they wanted for that night, […]

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Keith Urban Opry Induction

Keith Urban Opry Induction

| April 22, 2012

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 […]

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Keith On Opry: Nicole Knew!

Keith On Opry: Nicole Knew!

| April 13, 2012

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 […]

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Keith Urban Marches To #1

Keith Urban Marches To #1

| March 1, 2012

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 […]

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Keith Urban’s Gift From Brad

Keith Urban’s Gift From Brad

| February 18, 2012

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: […]

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Keith Is Late With Excuse

Keith Is Late With Excuse

| February 18, 2012

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 […]

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Keith Urban’s Vocal Recovery

Keith Urban’s Vocal Recovery

| February 18, 2012

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 […]

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Keith Urban Honors Act of Valor

Keith Urban Honors Act of Valor

| February 17, 2012

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 […]

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Urban Celebrates Summer in Winter

Urban Celebrates Summer in Winter

| February 17, 2012

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 […]

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