Like Keith Urban Memorabilia? Here Are 15 Cool Facts About Him

Some people can’t put a price on the things they love. If that sounds like you where Keith Urban memorabilia is concerned, you may have even more reason to shop around when you’re done here. The 15 cool facts below are sure to make you feel more connected to him than ever before.

1. Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Saved Each Other

Urban has been pretty open about the way Kidman essentially saved his life. Not long after being married to her, he successfully went through rehab. Similarly, Kidman was in a lonely place and Keith was the one that got her to open her heart.

2. Your Australian Country Music Singer Isn’t All Australian

While no one is questioning his authenticity, Keith Urban, known for being an Australian country singer, happens to have been born in Whangarei, New Zealand.

3. He’s One of the Artists That Started at a Young Age

His guitar skills came at a pretty young age, with him entering local music competitions. He performed at his first country music festival at the tender age of 10 years old!

4. His Teenage Years Weren’t Indicative of Someone Who’d Make a Lot of Money and Sell a Ton of Merchandise

Going by traditional standards, you may have never thought he would make it, considering he dropped out of high school at 15. Look at him today, though!

5. How Many Musicians Don’t Text Their Significant Others?

Because of the way texting can get lost in translation, Keith and Nicole don’t do it, unless they really miss each other and can’t resist those “sexts.”

6. Nicole Was the Second “Niki” Life Had in Store for Him

 

Between 2002 and 2004, Niki Taylor and Keith Urban dated. However, what would become their busy lives got in the way.

7. G’Day LA Was the Site of the Couple’s Beginnings

 

Nicole and Keith met at G’Day LA, which is a Hollywood event meant to celebrate Australians.

8. He Takes 24 Guitars Around with Him

Keith admitted to taking 24 guitars with him on the road in an interview. What’s super cool is the fact that he gives away a signed one at every show.

9. His Inspiration Is Interesting

There’s no flashy story here. According to the man himself, much of his inspiration comes from regular events. How’s that for a shocker?

10. The Magic Sandwiches in the Business

Sometimes, the inspiration is in a sandwich. Keith said ideas don’t flow when he’s hungry, so he and his team will head to Leipers Fork for fried pimento-cheese sandwiches to get the creative juices flowing.

11. You Can’t Beat His Nickname

His big brother calls him “Suburban.” Get it?

12. He’s the Disciplinarian

When asked who’s the bad cop at home, Keith admitted that’s his role.

13. You Could Purchase a Playgirl Magazine with Him on the Cover

In April 2001. Keith was fully nude with nothing but a Guitar covering him in Playgirl.

14. He Was the Victor Against Addiction

Urban checked into rehab for alcohol abuse in his second attempt to beat it. Thankfully, he succeeded!

15. The Pen Always Wins

Urban likes the permanence of pens. He also dislikes computers because he can’t type fast enough.