Keith Urban will receive one of country music’s highest honors this weekend when he is inducted into the Roll of Renown at the 2025 Golden Guitar Awards. The Tamworth Regional Council announced that Urban will be recognized for his exceptional contributions to the Australasian country music industry during the ceremony on Saturday, January 25th. He will also be in attendance to accept the Golden Guitar Award for Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year for his September 2024 release, High.
Peter Ross, executive producer of the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards, praised Urban’s global impact, stating, “Keith’s influence on the global country music scene is ongoing and immeasurable. His dedication to the genre, his boundary-pushing artistry, and his unwavering commitment to music make him a natural choice for the Roll of Renown.”
Urban’s journey began in Tamworth, where he started busking at the local country music festival and performing in local venues. Since then, he has become an international sensation, collecting four Grammy Awards, 13 CMA Awards, six ARIA Awards, and 15 Golden Guitar Awards.
Festival manager Barry Harley added, “Keith Urban embodies the essence of the Tamworth Country Music Festival. His journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and talent.”
Following a US leg of his tour in May, Urban will bring his High and Alive world tour to Australia in August, with nine arena shows planned in cities including Newcastle, Brisbane, Wollongong, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. These dates will mark his first local performances since 2022.
“Playing live is what I live to do,” Urban said. “Looking out from a stage and seeing people singing, forgetting about all the stress in their lives, cutting loose, and feeling ALIVE – that’s what it’s about for me. We’re gonna make this tour the best night of your life!”
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