Country superstar Keith Urban has had a lot to celebrate in 2007: reaching platinum sales on his fourth solo album, selling out a world tour, his 40th birthday, his one-year wedding anniversary with actress Nicole Kidman and reaching the milestone of one year of sobriety. To wrap up his remarkable year, Urban is releasing a collection of some of his best-loved hits in a compilation, called 'Greatest Hits: 18 Kids.' We caught up with the singer before a concert soundcheck in Grand Rapids, Mich., to talk about everything from marriage to paparazzi to turning the big 4-0.
How did you come up with the subtitle of the album, '18 Kids'?I get asked a lot, "What are my favorite songs?" And I always say they're all like my children, so I don't really have a favorite. And some of them aren't mine -- there are some "adopted" songs, if you will. I think the analogy is interesting, because they are created, and then they morph and grow. We're doing songs now on the tour that are eight years old, from the first album. And some of them don't sound a whole lot like they did originally -- they've evolved.
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Dead Bettyat 11-26-2007
Pat, you sound jealous you must be tone deft .. He not only Is a great singer but great to look at! W2G Nicole!
Billat 11-26-2007
YOU BUNCH OF LIBERALS
challiseat 11-26-2007
Re 3,5,6,10, I saw Keith when he was a kid. Yeh he has an addiction, so do I, but he married an icon, ghost or not, and she stuck by him. He is still rolling down the river. Just look up all the other #'s and you'll see everyone love' Keith. Why aren't you on his side? You ought a be. Instead of digging for someone to down because you can't find no one better, leave them alone and get back to your crack pipe. He's finished. Obviouisly you're not. LOVE, Sissy xoxo
Loriat 11-26-2007
Keith,
Life gets sweeter as you get older & all the speed bumps just make you stronger.
nrthdudeat 11-26-2007
Ever since he married Nicole Kidman, he has been miserable.
Nancyat 11-26-2007
I want to Congratulate you on your 1 year of sobriety.I too am a recovering addict/alcoholic, the first year is such a gift. You truly are a "MIRACLE" keep up the good work and you shall be given the "KEY'S to the KINGDOM"
Tinaat 11-26-2007
To #12 jealousy gets you no where. Keith your great.
ellen criderat 11-26-2007
It is a shame that the public can be so sarcastic and mean. Life is too short to be so critical. Keith, I commend you for your efforts and success in all that you do. The best of everything in your marriage and your career. Go for it. You are unique, special. Remember that, no matter who throws stones.
mryldxat 11-26-2007
I think that Keith has come a long way, and will go really far with his music. As for his marriage to Nicole,I wish them
many years of happiness..........GO KEITH
Mary from Fla.
Melanie in Walnut Creek, CAat 11-27-2007
It's hard staying clean and sober. I still struggle. You are beautiful!
challiseat 11-26-2007
thank you all for the LOVE and support you have for the one and only man who changend the history of country music!!! screw the rest!!!! if you.,3,5,15,12,15........ stay off his site and go see a nice lawrence welk!!! He changed history...swallow that!! sissy
Maryanneat 11-26-2007
Keith's new album is amazing. Also check out the music by Craig Terrill on www.myspace.com/craigterrill -- it's got a similar sound and he is a football player for the Seattle Seahawks
Goodmusicloverat 11-26-2007
He's very mediocre I saw him live, just another BS rocker
suzy bat 11-26-2007
We Love Ya in Georgia!!!
Best of Luck to ya Keith keep up the good work and God Bless Ya
Luat 11-26-2007
Whatev.....I'll be happy for him if you make me. LOL