Thursday, July 23, 2009

Keith Urban Concert Tickets Knoxville, TN

By Joedi Camory

Lauded by fans and critics alike, Keith Urban's platinum-selling albums confidently usher country music into the twenty-first century. Whether updating classics like Elton John's "Country Comfort" or penning his own ballads like "Stupid Boy," he has proven his talent in MTV and Memphis alike. Tennessee country music fans should have plenty to look forward to when he arrives in August.

Raised in Australia, he launched a successful solo career with his 1999 album 'Keith Urban.' A highly regarded guitarist who has lent his skills to superstars like the Dixie Chicks and Garth Brooks, Urban honed his voice and songwriting prowess in Nashville in preparation for stardom. Exploding onto the American consciousness with his 2002 single "Somebody Like You," he wowed fans with his blend of rugged good looks and songwriting talent.

Keith's fan base is loyal and proven by the fact that several of his albums since his debut in 1999 have reached platinum certification. His marriage to actress Nicole Kidman made Hollywood headlines and created a tabloid stir. In the meantime, Keith's spotlights at the Country Music Awards and the Grammys raised his visibility significantly.

Urban has filled arenas around the world, including performances at the Live 8 Concert in 2005 and Al Gore's Live Earth concert in 2007. With a live show renowned for energetic and honest performance, he is equally at home in football stadiums and intimate clubs.

Urban's current album is titled "Defying Gravity", released in March of 2009, and critics thought highly of several tracks on the studio productions. The standout tracks include "If I Could Ever Love" and the popular "Sweet Thing". As one of the higher selling releases of the period and debuted at number one. Urban followed the release with an appearance on American Idol, where he performed his single "Kiss A Girl".

Supported by well-known acts like Taylor Swift, Urban embarked on the two-leg 'Escape the World Tour' to support "Defying Gravity." Hitting all major cities in Canada and the USA, the tour showcases a catalog of Urban's greatest hits, as well as his newest material. After kicking off the tour with a smaller six-show series of club performances, Urban played the first official date in Uncasville, CT.

Tennessee welcomes Urban on August 28 to the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. As Urban's fame and fan base continue to grow, his summer tour has been in demand and will be a fantastic show just down the interstate from Nashville. - 2361

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