Get Keith Urban Concert Tickets for Knoxville

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.

Keith Urban is no longer just another country musician, filling arenas around the globe and performing at such high profile events as Live Earth concert and the Live 8 Concert . Urban’s shows are viewed as sincere, energetic and honest, and he has the ability to play both large and small venues with ease.

Keith’s latest studio release, “Defying Gravity” in March, 2009, debuted at number one and beat out releases from Prince and Diana Krall. Urban then went on to perform “Kiss A Girl” on American Idol, which then became the second single released from the album.

Several of Urban’s tour dates this year combines his talents with other country stars such as Taylor Swift. His tour has two legs, named the ‘Escape the World Tour’ in support of his release ‘Defying Gravity’. The tour will hit all of the major United States venues and will include major cities in Canada. This show kicked off small, with several small club performances before turning to larger venues.

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.