Career Timeline of Keith Urban: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Keith Urban made an impact.
Keith Urban is an acclaimed Australian-American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His success is highlighted by four Grammy Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, 13 CMA Awards, and six ARIA Music Awards. Urban's songwriting talents extend to film, with his song "For You" from 'Act of Valor' earning nominations at the Golden Globe Awards and Critics' Choice Awards.
1980: Contestant on New Faces
In 1980, Keith Urban was a contestant on the Australian TV talent show New Faces.
1990: Signs with EMI and Releases Debut Album
In 1990, Keith Urban signed with EMI in Australia and released his self-titled debut album.
1991: Appears on Compilation Album
In 1991, Keith Urban appeared on the compilation album Breaking Ground – New Directions in Country Music, which was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Country Album and sang backing vocals on INXS's single "Shining Star".
1991: Release of Debut Album
In 1991, Keith Urban released his self-titled debut album in Australia, which charted four singles.
1993: Toured with Slim Dusty
From 1993 to 1994 Keith Urban toured as a backup act to Slim Dusty.
1994: Toured with Slim Dusty
From 1993 to 1994 Keith Urban toured as a backup act to Slim Dusty.
1995: Co-writes song for Toby Keith
In 1995, Keith Urban co-wrote "Jesus Gets Jealous of Santa Claus" on Toby Keith's album Christmas to Christmas.
1996: Co-writes song for 4 Runner
In 1996, Keith Urban co-wrote "That Was Him (This Is Now)" for 4 Runner.
1997: Forms The Ranch
In 1997, Keith Urban formed a band known as The Ranch, releasing a self-titled album for Capitol Records Nashville and charting two singles on the Hot Country Songs charts.
1999: American Solo Debut
In 1999, Keith Urban made his solo American debut with a second self-titled album, which was certified platinum and produced his first number one hit, "But for the Grace of God".
1999: Release of American Debut Album
In 1999, Keith Urban released his self-titled American debut album, produced by Matt Rollings. It featured the number 18 single "It's a Love Thing" and the number four single "Your Everything".
July 2002: Release of Somebody Like You
In July 2002, Keith Urban released "Somebody Like You", the lead-off single from Golden Road. It spent six weeks at number one.
2002: Release of 'Golden Road' album
In 2002, Keith Urban released his second Capitol album, "Golden Road". The first single, "Somebody Like You", was named by Billboard as the biggest country hit of the 2000s decade.
July 2004: You Look Good in My Shirt Chart Appearance
In July 2004, although not officially released as a single, "You Look Good in My Shirt" spent one week at number 60 on the country charts.
2004: Release of 'Be Here' album
In 2004, Keith Urban's third American album, "Be Here", became his highest-selling album, being certified 4x Platinum.
September 2005: Certification of Golden Road
On September 22, 2005, Keith Urban's second studio album, Golden Road, was certified triple platinum for sales of three million copies.
August 2006: Debut of Once in a Lifetime
On August 21, 2006, Keith Urban's "Once in a Lifetime" debuted at No. 17, setting a record for the highest-debuting country single in the history of the Hot Country Songs chart.
2006: Release of 'Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing' album
In 2006, Keith Urban released "Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing", which included "Once in a Lifetime" and "Stupid Boy", the latter of which won him his second Grammy Award.
January 2007: Completed Rehab and Announced Tour
On January 18, 2007, Keith Urban announced that he had completed rehab and planned to go on tour to promote his album Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing.
November 2007: Release of Greatest Hits: 18 Kids
On November 20, 2007, Keith Urban released his first greatest hits collection, "Greatest Hits: 18 Kids", featuring his Top 10 hits and two new songs.
2007: Release of 'Greatest Hits: 18 Kids' album
In late 2007, Keith Urban released a greatest hits package titled "Greatest Hits: 18 Kids".
January 2008: Embarks on World Tour
In January 2008, Keith Urban embarked on the "Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride World Tour" with Carrie Underwood.
May 2008: Debuts A New Sunshine and Records You Look Good in My Shirt
In May 2008, Keith Urban debuted a new song at the Grand Ole Opry titled "A New Sunshine" and recorded a new version of "You Look Good in My Shirt".
2008: Duet with Brad Paisley
In 2008, Keith Urban had a duet with Brad Paisley on the song "Start a Band."
January 2009: Start a Band Reaches No. 1
In January 2009, "Start a Band," Keith Urban's collaboration with Brad Paisley, reached No. 1.
March 2009: Release of 'Defying Gravity' album
On March 31, 2009, Keith Urban released the album "Defying Gravity".
November 2010: Release of 'Get Closer' album
On November 16, 2010, Keith Urban released the album "Get Closer".
September 2013: Release of the album Fuse
In September 2013, Keith Urban released the album "Fuse", which produced four more number ones on the Country Airplay chart.
October 2013: Introduction of Signature Guitars
In October 2013, Keith Urban introduced his own signature line of guitars and accessories.
June 2015: Release of 'John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16'
In June 2015, Keith Urban released "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16" as the lead single of his eighth American studio album, Ripcord.
2018: Release of the album Graffiti U
In 2018, Keith Urban released his tenth album, Graffiti U, which includes the Top 10 hit "Coming Home".
2020: Release of the album The Speed of Now Part 1
In 2020, Keith Urban released his eleventh album, "The Speed of Now Part 1", which includes the global hit "One Too Many" with Pink.
2020: Appointed Officer of the Order of Australia
In 2020, Keith Urban was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia at the Australia Day Honours for his distinguished service to the performing arts and charitable organizations.
2023: Named 241st Greatest Guitarist by Rolling Stone
In 2023, Keith Urban was named the 241st greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone.
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