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Would Keith Urban Return to 'American Idol'?

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:42:11 +0000

Most average people hate their jobs, toiling away to earn a wage and to make ends meet. It is a rare and precious few who get to do what they love for a living, and Keith Urban is one of those fortunate folks when it comes to being a judge on the embattled 'American Idol.' The singer and guitarist wants to return to his seat for Season 13 in 2014 and with good reason.

Keith Urban Recounts Crazy Fans and His Rolling Stones Experience on 'Conan'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:15:09 +0000

Like many world-class performers, Keith Urban has hilarious stories of his highly unpredictable life as a touring musician. He recently appeared on Conan O'Brien's late night TV show and revealed a few entertaining highlights of the past few months, including a body part he didn't think he'd ever autograph and what it was like to play with the Rolling Stones.

Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:49:29 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ video is like a mini-movie, which isn’t surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it’s not that simple. The video features McGraw [...]

Keith Urban Voted Best 'American Idol' Judge Ever

Megan Pacella — Sun, 05 May 2013 09:40:51 +0000

Even though Keith Urban has only been a judge on ‘American Idol‘ for one season, which is winding down as we speak, his quiet and kind demeanor has already made him a fan favorite. In fact, Urban was recently voted ‘Best Idol Judge Ever’ in a Zimbio readers poll. In the poll of 1,200 Zimbio [...]

Keith Urban Sings Musical Tribute to George Jones

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:00:14 +0000

Keith Urban offered his musical tribute to George Jones, who passed away today (April 26) at the age of 81. While seated at and playing a white piano, Urban sang a few bars of Jones' 'He Stopped Loving Her Today,' which is largely regarded as one of the most important country songs ever.

Tim McGraw Joined by Taylor Swift + Keith Urban for 'Highway Don't Care' at 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:43:33 +0000

Tim McGraw performed ‘Highway Don’t Care’ at the 2013 Academy of Country Music awards on Sunday night (April 7), and a couple of high-powered friends dropped in to help him out. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan couldn’t resist a bit about McGraw, with Shelton saying that he didn’t see the big deal about McGraw’s new [...]

Keith Urban Announces Second Leg of 2013 Light the Fuse Tour Dates

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:30:12 +0000

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Keith Urban has announced the second leg of his 2013 Light the Fuse Tour via a fun collection of live video clips. You get a real sense of what life is like on the road with the singer, guitarist and 'American Idol' judge, thanks to this two-minute series which features plenty of moments of both backstage and onstage revelry.

Keith Urban Would Welcome a Collaboration With Little Big Town

Christina Vinson — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:25:31 +0000

When Keith Urban's 2013 headlining tour kicks off this summer, he will be spending lots of quality time on the road with country quartet Little Big Town. With all that traveling together, there may be a hit collaboration in the making...or at least, that's what the 'You Gonna Fly' singer hopes.

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman to Renew Their Wedding Vows

Christina Vinson — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:00:18 +0000

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman take marriage seriously, and they're not going to limit themselves to saying 'I do' to each other just 'Once in a Lifetime.' In fact, the superstar couple is planning to renew their wedding vows in Australia this June, at the site where they first said tied the knot.

Lazaro Arbos Sings Keith Urban's 'Tonight I Wanna Cry' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:01:59 +0000

Singer Lazaro Arbos performed the Keith Urban song ‘Tonight I Wanna Cry’ on ‘American Idol’ Thursday night (Feb. 28), earning a mixed opinion from the judges. The young singer has stuttered since the age of 6, to the point where he says he works at an ice cream shop because it was the only job [...]

Keith Urban Thinks Kree Harrison Could Win 'American Idol'

Christina Vinson — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:52:37 +0000

When you sing in a way that almost makes Keith Urban cry, you know you're good. Country hopeful Kree Harrison, a strong contestant on this year's 'American Idol,' has continued to wow the judges in such a way that the New Zealand-born star thinks Harrison could become America's next 'idol.'

Jimmy Smith Performs Keith Urban's 'Raining on Sunday' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:44:47 +0000

25-year-old country singer Jimmy Smith sang the Keith Urban hit ‘Raining On Sunday’ on ‘American Idol‘ Thursday night (Feb. 21), delivering a performance that left the judges mostly unimpressed. The Franklin, Tenn. resident wowed the judge at his audition with a soulful version of the Rascal Flatts hit ‘Bless the Broken Road,’ and moved forward [...]

Paul Jolley Sings Keith Urban's 'Tonight I Wanna Cry' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:37:48 +0000

In a bold move, country singer Paul Jolley performed Keith Urban's hit 'Tonight I Wanna Cry' on 'American Idol' Thursday night (Feb. 21), earning a mixed reaction from the judges.

Keith Urban Loves Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, Nicole Kidman Assures

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:04:27 +0000

Keith Urban certainly has his hands full with his fellow Season 12 'American Idol' judges, those dueling divas known as Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. But according to the country superstar's wife, Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, the 'For You' singer is actually very fond of the strong-willed women.

Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman Threw a Pre-Grammys Party for Their Daughters

Megan Pacella — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:00:41 +0000

At the 2013 Grammys, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman looked more like megastars than the humble parents of two little girls. But the day before the big awards show, Urban and Kidman were in full-fledged parenting mode when they reportedly closed down the Giggles N' Hugs children's restaurant in Los Angeles to throw their daughters a party.

Tim McGraw Spills on Recording 'Highway Don't Care' 'With' Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:12:52 +0000

Is 'Highway Don't Care' one of your favorite tracks from Tim McGraw's 'Two Lanes of Freedom' album? If so, you have modern technology to thank for the colossal collaboration between the superstar, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

Keith Urban Seeking an 'American Idol' Contestant Who's a Diamond in the Rough

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:30:53 +0000

What exactly is Keith Urban searching for as a judge during this season of ‘American Idol‘? Undeniable talent. “It’s an indefinable thing. I think for me, it’s somebody who really speaks to me. And I can feel all of the humanity, really, and the vulnerability, the strength, the confidence, the conflict, the anger, all of [...]

Janelle Arthur Sings Keith Urban's 'Where the Blacktop Ends' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:12:09 +0000

Country singer Janelle Arthur earned her way to Hollywood week for the third time on ‘American Idol‘ Wednesday night (Jan. 23), singing ‘Where the Blacktop Ends’ by none other than ‘Idol’ judge Keith Urban. The 22-year-old blonde beauty was visibly nervous because she is such a huge Keith Urban fan. Still, she possesses a graciousness [...]

Contestant's Wife Has a 'Hall Pass' for Keith Urban on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:29:17 +0000

At the Charlotte auditions for 'American Idol,' tragedy turned to triumph for one contestant and his family. 27-year-old Brian Rittenberry wowed the judges with his performance, while his wife got to fulfill her wish to meet her not-so-secret crush, Keith Urban.

Carrie Underwood Thinks Keith Urban Is the Perfect Fit for 'American Idol'

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:45:14 +0000

Keith Urban is the perfect representative for country music on 'American Idol,' according to Carrie Underwood. Of course Underwood's opinion matters, since she is one of the most successful 'Idol' alums in the show's storied history.