On October 26, 1967, Robert and Marienne Urban welcomed their youngest son, Keith Lionel Urban, into the world! Though he’s known for his Australian upbringing, the country star was actually born in Whangarei, New Zealand.
To mark his Keith Urban’s birthday properly, let’s take a look back at all the star has accomplished during his five extraordinary decades on this planet!
During the span of his country music career, which he officially started back in 1991, has released a total of nine solo studio albums, as well as one album with his former band, The Ranch. He has charted 37 singles on the US Hot Country Songs chart, eighteen of which went to number one, including a duet with Brad Paisley and the 2008 single “You Look Good in My Shirt”, which he previously recorded on Golden Road.
His very first number one on the Hot Country Songs chart was “But for the Grace of God” off of his 1999 solo American debut album. The singer-songwriter’s most recent album, Ripcord, spawned the Country Airplay chart number one hits “Break on Me”, “Wasted Time”, and “Blue Ain’t Your Color”, with the latter also becoming Urban’s longest-reigning number one on the Hot Country Songs chart, sitting an impressive twelve weeks at number one.
Let’s countdown Keith Urban’s top five music videos, according to YouTube views, below!
5. “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” – 12.9 Million Views
4. “Somewhere In My Car”- 13.7 Million Views
3. “Cop Car”- 21.9 Million Views
2. “The Fighter” ft. Carrie Underwood– 35.6 Million Views
1. “Blue Ain’t Your Color”- 105.9 Million Views
On a personal note, Keith Urban and wife, award-winning actress Nicole Kidman, have been happily married for eleven years. The famous pair first met in January 2005 during G’Day LA, an event which honors Australians stateside. Though they didn’t start dating until months later, the pair wasted no time exchanging vows and got hitched in June 2006.
Keith and Nicole are proud parents to two adorable daughters, 9-year-old Sunday Rose and 6-year-old Faith Margaret. We’re sure the three ladies in his life will spoil him rotten on his milestone 50th birthday!
To cap things off let’s rewind to Keith’s first huge hit in the Untied States— “But For The Grace Of God.” Enjoy the official music video below!
Happy Birthday, Keith! Be sure to share this with other fans of the country music superstar!
