Keith Urban, born on October 26, 1967, in Whangarei, New Zealand, is a celebrated country music artist known for blending rock guitar with country sounds. Raised in Australia, he began playing guitar at six and won numerous talent shows as a teenager. Urban's influences include Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits, and John Mellencamp. After releasing his debut album in Australia in 1991, he moved to Nashville, where he formed the band The Ranch before launching a successful solo career. Urban has released multiple No. 1 country albums and won several Grammy Awards, with hits like "Somebody Like You" and "Blue Ain't Your Color." His dynamic performances and heartfelt songwriting have solidified his status as a leading figure in contemporary country music. ([biography.com](https://www.biography.com/musicians/keith-urban?utm_source=openai))