How Keith Urban Got Carrie Underwood To Be Part Of “The Fighter”

Posted on May 2, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

When Keith Urban asked Carrie Underwood to be a part of his song “The Fighter,” she was already involved in her “Storyteller Tour” and had little free time. She told Urban that she had a day off in St. Louis that would be her last free day before he had to finish  his Ripcord album. While Keith was filming his latest video that day, he flew the song’s co-writer Busbee to St. Louis, got a studio and was in there with Carrie.

April 6th: On This Day

Posted on April 6, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

In 2014, Miranda Lambert won three trophies during the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards: Female Vocalist of the Year; Single Record, for “Mama’s Broken Heart”; and Vocal Event, for the Keith Urban duet, “We Were Us.”

Keith Urban Helps Reese Witherspoon Turn 40

Posted on March 28, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Keith Urban performed at a private 40th birthday celebration in L.A. last week for Oscar-Winning actress Reese Witherspoon. He teamed up with Taylor Swift on her hit “Shake It Off,” and later accompanied Reese and the rest of the party-goers on a rendition of Lynard Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama.” Other guests included Jennifer Aniston and her husband, Kate Hudson, Courtney Cox, Robert Downey Jr. and Keith’s wife, Nicole Kidman.

Kelsea Ballerini Added To Academy Of Country Music Awards Performers List

Posted on March 4, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

The list of performers at the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards has grown with the addition of Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, and Sam Hunt to the already star-studded lineup. These artists join previously announced performers Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line and Cam during the show, which will be broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3rd at 7:00 pm on CBS.

Keith Urban & Vince Gill Return For All For The Hall Benefit Concert

Posted on January 26, 2016January 26, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

The sixth annual All For The Hall Benefit Concert will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 12th. Keith Urban and Vince Gill will return for the annual event, which raises money each year for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The concert will feature performances from Urban and Gill along with Luke Bryan, Peter Frampton, Florida Georgia Line, Emmylou Harris, Sam Hunt, Jason Isbell, Maddie & Tae, and Maren Morris.

January 6th: On This Day

Posted on January 6, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 2010, Carrie Underwood won Favorite Country Artist during CBS-TV’s People’s Choice Awards at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. To win the award, Carrie beat out Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, and Taylor Swift.

Keith Urban’s Father Passes Away

Posted on December 22, 2015 by KBOE Administrator

Keith Urban’s father, Robert Urban, was laid to rest on Thursday (12/17) in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, Australia. Keith attended the funeral with his mother, Marienne, his older brother, Shane. Keith even drove to the funeral service in his dad’s vintage olive-green Lincoln Continental with his mom sitting next to him int e passenger seat.

Keith Urban Exhibit Opens Tomorrow At Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Posted on November 19, 2015 by KBOE Administrator

The exhibit showcasing Keith Urban’s life and path to Nashville is set to open at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum tomorrow. The “Keith Urban So Far…” exhibit will run through May of 2016 and will represent Urban’s life and career with historic and priceless memorabilia from his own collection.

November 5th: On This Day

Posted on November 5, 2015 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 2014, Miranda Lambert won four times during the 48th Annual Country Music Association Awards. She won Female Vocalists Of The Year; Album, For “Platinum”; Single, for “Automatic”; and Music Event, for the Keith Urban duet “We Were Us.”

 

 

Reba And Brooks & Dunn Teaming Up At CMA Awards

Posted on October 30, 2015 by KBOE Administrator

Reba and Brooks & Dunn will team up to perform on the 49th annual CMA Awards next week. The ceremony will also feature previously announced one-of-a-kind collaborations between Eric Church and Hank Williams Jr., Thomas Rhett and rock band Fall Out Boy, and Keith Urban performing with John Mellencamp.