By Deirdre Durkan-Simonds and Mary Mrad for Chron Australia, October 12, 2023, 1:03 am, updated October 12, 2023, 4:48 am
Country superstar Keith Urban looked incredibly dapper in a black pinstripe suit after being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on Wednesday night.
While celebrating the career milestone at the Music City Center in Nashville, the four-time Grammy winner, 55, posed for photos on the red carpet with his trophy, a bronze statue of a hand writing with a quill pen.
The father of two beamed with pride as he proudly held his award, which has only been presented to 235 other songwriters since 1970.
He was recorded alongside Kix Brooks, best known as one half of the duo Brooks & Dunn.
Wow: Country superstar Keith Urban looked incredibly dapper in a black pinstripe suit after being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on Wednesday night. Proud: While celebrating the career milestone at the Music City Center in Nashville, the four-time Grammy winner, 55, posed for photos on the red carpet with his trophy, a bronze statue of a hand writing with a quill pen. Career milestone: The father of two beamed with pride as he proudly held his award, which has only been earned by 235 other songwriters since 1970
Earlier in the day, he shared a photo of himself wearing a black T-shirt that read “Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame,” calling his inductees “legendary.”
The Australian-American singer, who has been happily married to Nicole Kidman since 2006, is best known for producing 21 number one hits on country radio and serving as a judge on American Idol.
The You’ll Think of Me hitmaker is only the second singer in country music history to have nine albums certified platinum and multi-platinum.
His biggest hit is But For The Grace Of God, which was released on December 2, 2000.
In June, he and his longtime wife celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary.
Nicole and Keith married on June 25, 2006 after meeting at an event the previous year.
The couple tied the knot at the Cardinal Cerretti Chapel on the grounds of St Patrick’s College in Manly, Sydney.
High-profile guests include Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness as well as Naomi Watts and director Baz Luhrmann.
One big deal: He was recorded alongside Kix Brooks, best known as one half of the duo Brooks & Dunn. An honor: Urban posed for a photo with Dolly Parton and Eric Church. A legend: Parton was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2001: Casey Beathard (pictured above) with his awardDavid Lee Murphy was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Wow: Jarrard wore a blue dress with a high slit for the ceremony. An unforgettable evening: Rafe Van Hoy, who is one of Nashville’s most successful songwriters, was also inducted. Kix Brooks, best known as one half of the duo Brooks & Dunn, looked sharp at the gala. Smiling: As she spoke on stage, Parton sparkled in a shiny silver dress. Country star: Kenny Chesney performed at the gala in front of his esteemed colleagues
Nicole’s two adopted children, Isabella, 30, and Connor, 28, whom she shares with ex-husband Tom Cruise, acted as bridesmaid and usher.
The couple later welcomed daughters Sunday Rose, 15, and Faith Margaret, 12, in 2008 and 2010.
Keith recently revealed the mantra that ensures he and his wife Nicole balance their family life and high-profile careers.
The country singer told Fox News Digital that the rule that always works for her is simple: “Family always comes first.”
Exciting: Earlier in the day, he shared a photo of himself wearing a black T-shirt that read “Nasville Songwriters Hall of Fame,” calling his inductees “legendary.” His biggest cheerleader: The Australian-American singer, who has been happily married to Nicole Kidman since 2006, is best known for producing 21 number-one hits on country radio and as a judge on American Idol
“It’s balanced, which means that sometimes it gets out of balance and we just bring it back into balance,” he added.
Keith continued that it wasn’t a perfect process, but they would never stop trying to get it right.
“It’s never the perfect balance, but we’re getting it back on track,” he said.
He also previously revealed the secret to his marriage, telling Woman’s Day that he “takes care” of their love like a garden.