Rock on! Keith Urban cuts a casual figure in double denim as he performs at a benefit concert in Nashville
He’s known for hits including Blue Ain’t Your Colour and Somebody Like You.
And on Monday, rocker Keith Urban hit the stage to perform at a benefit concert in Nashville, in the US, of which he hosted.
The 52-year-old played at the All For The Hall fundraising show, that is held to raise funds for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s education programs.
Rock on! Keith Urban cut a casual figure in double denim on Monday as he performed at a benefit concert in Nashville, in the US
The singer – who hails from New Zealand – looked effortlessly cool as he took to the Bridgestone Arena stage in a bleached denim jacket, a black T-shirt and dark skinny jeans.
The community-based programs helped more than 106,000 people last year, primarily school-aged children.
The concert followed a theme of Under the Influence, with the famous performers pairing their own iconic work with songs by artists who musically inspired them.
‘We’re very proud to be part of tonight’: The 52-year-old hosts the annual music event every year, leading an all-star lineup to raise funds for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s education programs
‘We’re very proud to be part of tonight and continuing the legacy of this program for kids in the future,’ Keith said on-stage.
Keith performed his 2016 hit Wasted Time, along with Blue Bayou by Linda Ronstadt, who he named as a music inspiration growing up.
He was joined on the night by the program’s alumni, as well as country heavyweights, including Blake Shelton, Ingrid Andress, Brothers Osborne and Luke Combs.
Keith knows what it’s like to start out as a young musician, as he first worked on developing a career was he was just a teenager.
His dream: Keith knows what it’s like to start out as a young musician, as he first worked on developing a career was he was just a teenager (pictured)
Recently footage of a 16-year-old Keith performing on Bert Newton’s New Faces in 1983 resurfaced, thrilling his millions of fans.
In the video, the gap-toothed teenager delivers a heartfelt rendition of Air Supply’s All Out of Love.
After the rendition, the young star received some harsh words from the judges, with one suggesting that he take some singing lessons.
Singing for his supper! In the video, filmed when Keith was just 16-years-old, the gap-toothed teenager delivers a heartfelt rendition of Air Supply’s All Out of Love
‘What actually is showing up with your voice is an immaturity,’ the judge explained.
‘What I mean by immaturity is tone and phrasing,’ he continued.
He then suggested that Keith practice some more and seek the services of a teacher to assist him.
Flashback: He then suggested that Keith practice some more and seek the services of a teacher to assist him