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. 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.

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

1991: Nomination for ARIA Award

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. He also sang backing vocals on INXS's 1991 single "Shining Star".

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2001: Awards from Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association

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.

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: Grammy Award

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

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2006: Release of Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing

In 2006, Keith Urban released Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing, which included "Once in a Lifetime" and his second Grammy Award-winning song, "Stupid Boy".

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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.

2020: Urban 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.