Keith Urban's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Keith Urban. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Keith Urban is a highly decorated Australian and American country music artist, renowned as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He boasts an impressive collection of accolades, including four Grammy Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, 13 CMA Awards, and six ARIA Music Awards. His songwriting talents extend to film, with his song "For You" from 'Act of Valor' earning nominations for Best Original Song at both the Golden Globe Awards and the Critics' Choice Awards.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1991: Nomination for ARIA Award for Best Country 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.

1999: American solo debut

In 1999, Keith Urban made his solo American debut with his second eponymous album, which was certified platinum and featured his first number one hit, "But for the Grace of God".

1999: Releases Self-Titled American Debut Album

In 1999, Keith Urban released his self-titled American debut album, which included the single "It's a Love Thing" and his first number 1 hit, "But for the Grace of God".

2001: Wins Top New Male Vocalist and Horizon Award

In 2001, Keith Urban won the Top New Male Vocalist Award at the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Horizon Award from the Country Music Association.

July 2002: "Somebody Like You" Released

In July 2002, Keith Urban released "Somebody Like You" as the lead-off single from his album Golden Road, and it spent six weeks at number one.

2002: "Somebody Like You" Becomes Biggest Hit of the Decade

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.

2004: Release of "Be Here"

In 2004, Keith Urban's third American album, "Be Here", was released and became his highest-selling album, achieving 4x Platinum certification.

September 2005: "Golden Road" Certified Triple Platinum

On September 22, 2005, Keith Urban's third studio album, "Golden Road", was certified triple platinum for sales of three million copies.

2005: Wins Grammy Award for "You'll Think of Me"

In 2005, Keith Urban won the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "You'll Think of Me", a single from his album Golden Road.

August 2006: "Once in a Lifetime" Debuts at No. 17

On August 21, 2006, Keith Urban's "Once in a Lifetime" debuted at No. 17, setting a record for the highest-debuting country single at the time.

January 2007: Completed rehab and announced tour

In January 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 2009: "Start a Band" Reaches Number 1

In January 2009, "Start a Band," a collaboration between Keith Urban and Brad Paisley, reached No. 1, marking another success in Urban's career.

April 2012: Induction into the Grand Ole Opry

In April 2012, Keith Urban was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry by Vince Gill on April 10, and was officially inducted on April 21, 2012.

December 2020: Listing in Rolling Stone Australia's "50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time"

In December 2020, Keith Urban was listed at number 29 in Rolling Stone Australia's "50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time" issue.

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.