Keith Urban Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Keith Urban’s Net Worth and Salary?

Keith Urban, a singer, songwriter, and record producer in country music, hails from New Zealand but was raised in Australia. His net worth is estimated at $75 million, with his career launching from the release of his debut album, “Keith Urban” (1991), and thriving for nearly two decades.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born Keith Lionel Urban on October 26, 1967, in Whangarei, New Zealand, he was brought up in Caboolture, Queensland, Australia. His father ran a convenience store, and as a child, Keith took guitar lessons from Sue McCarthy, eventually participating in local music competitions.

In 1983, Urban took part in the Australian television talent show “New Faces.” Throughout the 1980s, he further established himself in the Australian country music scene, performing on television shows like “The Reg Lindsay Country Homestead TV program” and “Mike McClellan’s Music Program,” as well as at venues such as the Northern Suburbs Country Music Club in Bald Hills.

Music Career

In 1990, Urban secured a record deal with EMI in Australia. He released his self-titled album in 1991 and toured with Slim Dusty as a backup act between 1993 and 1994, marking his first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry in support of Dusty. Urban moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1992, where he began co-writing songs with Vernon Rust, producing hits like Toby Keith’s “Jesus Gets Jealous of Santa Claus” (1995), 4 Runner’s “That Was Him (This Is Now)” (1996), and the Raybon Brothers’ “Tangled Up in Love” (1997).

His American debut album, also named after him, was released in 1999. The single “Your Everything” reached #4, making him the first male performer from New Zealand to break into the Top 10 of the US country charts. The follow-up single, “But for the Grace of God,” became his first #1 hit. At the 2001 Academy of Country Music Awards, Urban was honored with the Top New Male Vocalist Award and won the Horizon Award at the 2001 Country Music Association Awards.

In 2002, his second American album, “Golden Road,” was released. Of the 13 tracks, Urban produced seven himself and co-produced six with Dann Huff. The album’s first single, “Somebody Like You,” dominated the charts for six weeks at #1, while the fourth single, “You’ll Think of Me,” earned him the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2005. By September 2005, “Golden Road” achieved triple platinum status, selling three million copies and marking Urban’s first performances in front of European audiences as he opened for Bryan Adams on his UK and Ireland tour.

In 2004, the album “Be Here” was released, with the lead single “Days Go By” becoming his fifth #1 hit on the country charts. His 2006 single “Once in a Lifetime” debuted at #17, setting a record for the highest debuting country single at that time; it ultimately peaked at #6. The subsequent single, “Stupid Boy,” reached #3 and garnered him his second Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2007. Both tracks were featured on his 2006 album “Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing.” In 2008, Urban kicked off the “Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride World Tour” alongside fellow country artist Carrie Underwood.

Keith Urban’s discography includes “Defying Gravity” (2009), “Get Closer” (2010), “Fuse” (2013), “Ripcord” (2016), and “Graffiti U” (2018). Alongside his albums, he has also guest-starred on notable singles such as “Start a Band” (2008) with Brad Paisley, “Blue Sky” with Emily West, the single “Highway Don’t Care” (2013) by Tim McGraw, where he plays guitar, and a duet with Eric Church called “Raise ‘Em Up” in 2015.

Television Appearances

Urban became a part of the Australian version of the reality singing competition “The Voice” as one of the four vocal coaches in November 2011, leaving after just one season. Subsequently, in September 2012, the Fox Broadcasting Company revealed his inclusion on the judging panel for the twelfth season of “American Idol,” where he replaced Steven Tyler, judging alongside Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Nicki Minaj. He also returned for seasons 13, 14, and 15.

Guitar Line

During a concert in Tampa, Florida, in October 2013, Urban announced his collaboration with the Home Shopping Network (HSN) to sell guitars and accessories. Within six months, HSN featured the guitar packages twice, resulting in the sale of 42,000 units. A portion of these proceeds was sent to The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and the Grammy Foundation.

Personal Life

Keith Urban holds citizenship in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. He met Australian actress Nicole Kidman in January 2005 at G’Day LA, a Hollywood event showcasing Australia, and they started dating six months later, tying the knot in June 2006. The couple has two daughters, Sunday Rose (born 2008) and Faith Margaret (born 2010).

Urban has faced battles with substance abuse, having frequently used cocaine while living in Nashville during the 1990s. He entered Cumberland Heights, a Nashville treatment center, in 1998, and sought rehab again in 2006 at the Betty Ford Center in California.

In 2007, a lawsuit was filed by Urban against a New Jersey painter sharing his name, who owned the website KeithUrban.com, as he wished to acquire the domain. The painter subsequently counter-sued, and the case was ultimately settled in favor of the painter.

Real Estate

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman collectively own at least $30 million worth of real estate globally. Below is an outline of their significant current and past properties:

The couple acquired a property in Franklin, Tennessee, for $2.7 million in 2007. They put the property up for sale in 2016 at $3.45 million, eventually settling for $2.7 million in 2018.

In 2008, they invested $3.5 million in an impressive 12,000-square-foot mansion located in one of Nashville’s…

“`most exclusive neighborhoods. Ever since, this has been their primary residence, primarily due to the advantages of zero state income tax. In 2008, they also acquired a home in Beverly Hills, California, for just under $5 million, alongside purchasing a 111-acre farm in Bunya Hill, Australia, for $4.1 million.

In 2009, the couple invested $4.2 million in a penthouse located in Sydney. To enhance their living space, in 2012, they paid $4.85 million for an adjacent unit, effectively creating a massive all-floor penthouse.

In 2010, a duplex in New York City was acquired for $9.6 million. This apartment is particularly noteworthy for featuring a car elevator that provides direct access from the street to the apartment’s door.