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 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.

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

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".

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2001: Wins Awards

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

2005: Grammy Award Win

In 2005, Keith Urban won the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "You'll Think of Me".

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.

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.