Keith Urban Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

Childhood Biography presents the Full Story of a Celebrity Singer best known with the nickname “Suburban“.

Our Keith Urban Childhood Story plus Untold Biography Facts brings you a full account of notable events from his childhood time to date.

The analysis of the Australian singer-songwriter involves his early life, life story before fame, family background and personal life. More so, other OFF and ON-Screen little-known facts about him.

Yes, everyone knows about his soulful and distinctive voice. However, only a few consider Keith Urban’s biography, which is quite interesting. Now, without further ado, let’s begin.

Keith Urban Childhood Story – Early Life and Family Background:

Starting off this Biography, Keith Lionel Urban was born on the 26th day of October 1967 in Whangarei, New Zealand.

Keith was the second child born to his mother, Marienne Urban (a store operator) and to his father Robert “Bob” Urban (also a store operator).

Young Keith, who is of English, German, Scottish and Irish ethnicity, was only two years old when his family relocated to Australia, settling at a town known as Caboolture, in Queensland.

It was at the Caboolture that Keith grew alongside his older brother Shane amidst musical influences from his parents.

Keith’s father, Bob, was a drummer while his paternal grandfather, Karl Urban, was a renowned piano teacher. More influencing was the fact that Keith’s parents were huge fans of country music.

The young boy formally ‘secured shares’ in his parents’ passion when they gifted him a ukulele at the age of 4.

Keith mastered the chords of the instrument and progressed to playing the guitar when his father secured him a lesson teacher, Sue McCarthy.

It was only a matter of years before the youngster made his natural talent public by participating in performances while recording academic progress.

Keith Urban Education:

Superstar Keith was educated at Sir Edmund Hillary College in Otara, South Auckland.

While ascending up the academic ladder, Keith’s interests in music saw him record his first performance in 1974 with Westfield Super Juniors, a group created to show off talented youngsters.

Subsequent early musical endeavours saw the youngster win country music talent shows and sustained his passion for music into his teenage.

By the time Keith was 14 years old, he was performing in clubs and had numerous gigs which his parents were happy to drive him to.

Consumed by a love that only grew intense, Keith dropped out of school after tenth grade in order to accord his passion the full measure of expression.

 

Keith Urban Biography – Road To Fame:

Keith’s road to Fame was unlike his career build-up, fraught with challenges and setbacks. He started well in 1998 by forming a band and releasing his self-titled debut album ‘Keith Urban’ in 1991. However, fame was a word that never seemed to identify with him.

In 1992, a hopeful Keith moved to Nashville, in the US to desperately search for fame but on arrival, found himself struggling for the next 7 years.

Notable among grounding challenges he experienced was the failure of a music band he formed called ‘The Ranch’ as well as relationships difficulties, which made him developed a taste for cocaine in 1997.

 

He voluntary submitted himself for rehab in 1988 to Cumberland Heights Nashville Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center where he was cured. Months later, Keith gave insights into what led him to willingly quit drug addiction.

“You do it so long, and you become depressed, then you become disgusted, then you become terrified you’re going to die. I know it sounds ridiculously simple, but I got to the point where I knew it wasn’t me, and I just stopped.”

He explained.

Keith Urban Biography – Rise To Fame Story:

Shortly after Keith recovered from drug addiction, he felt the warm embrace of fame through the release of his self-titled American debut album ‘Keith Urban’ in 1999.

The album, which contained hit singles like “But for the Grace of God,” peaked at number 17 on the Top Country Albums chart and was certified gold. The rest, as they say, is history.

 

Keith Urban Relationship Life:

Contrary to speculations that suggest that Keith is gay, his dating history and present marital relationship proves otherwise.

To begin with, the singer had his first notable relationship with a certain veterinary Technician, Laura Sigler, between the years 1992 to 2002.

Theirs was an on-and-off type of relationship before they took a step towards commitment by getting engaged in 2001. However, they broke up a year later.

Moving on Keith dated supermodel Niki Taylor for 3 years before they parted in 2005.

 

The singer finally made dating history when he met his wife to be Nicole Kidman at an event in January 2006.

 

Their first meeting sparked a romance that lasted for months before they got married a few months later on the 25th of June in Sydney, Australia.

 

Their marriage is blessed with two daughters, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban (born July 7, 2008) and Faith Margaret Kidman Urban (born December 28th 2010).

 

Keith and Nicole still remain married despite experiencing highs and lows in their relationship. It suffices to note that they are Hollywood’s most enduring power couples.

Keith Urban Family Life:

Keith was born into a family of Four we bring you details about his family.

About Keith Urban Mother:

Keith’s mother, Marieene, is one among few mothers who share the same looks with their superstar sons.

Marieene was a supportive wife who helped her husband with storekeeping, as well as a caring mother who promoted her sons’ interests.

 

About Keith Urban Father:

Keith’s father, Robert was an alcoholic, though a rare type who raised his kids in a disciplined manner regardless of his insobriety. Robert was the inspiration behind Keith’s career success.

In fact, Keith desperately sought fame in country music because it was his father’s taste. Until his death in 2015 due to cancer, Robert was a caring father to his sons and faithful partner to his wife.

 

About Keith Urban Brother:

Shane has been very close to his brother Keith, from playing the role of a big brother while they grew up at Caboolture to being his kid brother’s best man.

They seemed inseparable. However, the bond ceased being years after Keith got married as he has reportedly abandoned Shane who now leaves a modest life in Queensland, Australia.

 

About Keith Urban’s Relatives:

Keith Urban’s paternal grandparents are Karl Urban (1913-1992) and Gladys Rose Cooksley (1918-2004).

On the other hand, his Maternal grandparents are Charles Bruce McKinnon (1910-1988) and Flora Masters (1914-1998).

Keith Urban Personal Life:

Keith is a gentle and successful singer who has believes in picking up from where he left off as evident in his comebacks from life challenges including drugs abuse.

He takes responsibility for life and never ceases to admit his lapses. Keith among other things loves the outdoors and keeping company with his loved ones.

 

Keith Urban Bio – Do You Know?

Urban has over 100 guitars. Yes, he has just 2 hands and 10 fingers.

 

He once appeared in his natural suit as a Playgirl magazine cover model.

 

Keith trusts his fans a lot and would often select a few on stage with him to play lead guitar or sing the lead. What a risk. Well, it does create an entertaining spectacle when they deliver according to expectations.

 

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