Childhood and Education Journey of Keith Urban in Timeline

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Keith Urban

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Keith Urban. From birth to education, explore key events.

Keith Urban is an acclaimed Australian-American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has garnered significant recognition throughout his career, including four Grammy Awards, fifteen Academy of Country Music Awards, thirteen CMA Awards, and six ARIA Music Awards. Beyond his singing success, Urban also wrote and performed "For You" for the film Act of Valor, earning nominations for Best Original Song at both the Golden Globe Awards and the Critics' Choice Awards.

October 1967: Keith Urban's Birth

On October 1967, Keith Lionel Urban was born in as Keith Lionel Urbahn, on October 26, 1967, in Whangārei, New Zealand.

1992: Move to Nashville

In 1992, Keith Urban moved to Nashville.

1998: Urban checks into Cumberland Heights

In 1998, Keith Urban checked into Cumberland Heights, a treatment center in Nashville, for substance abuse issues.

October 2006: Urban enters Betty Ford Center for rehab

On October 19, 2006, Keith Urban checked into the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California, for rehab. On October 20, he released a statement expressing regret for the hurt caused to Nicole and his supporters, acknowledging the need to maintain vigilance in recovery.

January 2007: Urban completes rehab and plans 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.

January 2008: Kidman and Urban expecting first child

In January 2008, Nicole Kidman announced that she and Keith Urban were expecting their first child together. They expressed their excitement and gratitude to share the news with fans.

December 2010: Urban and Kidman welcome second daughter via surrogacy

In December 2010, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman welcomed their second daughter via gestational surrogacy at Centennial Women's Hospital in Nashville.

October 2013: Introduction of Signature Guitars and Accessories

In October 2013, Keith Urban introduced his own signature line of guitars and accessories.

September 2025: Urban and Kidman separate; Kidman files for divorce

In September 2025, it was revealed that Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman had separated, and Kidman had filed for divorce.