The 9513 Country Music — Kix Brooks sans ‘stache. The New York Times‘ Jon Caramanica on the new Keith Urban record, Get Closer: His lightly scuffed but comely voice, like his adept but unfussy guitar playing, presents a palatable blankness: beyond the odd glint of banjo ... more info

Starpulse — Keith Urban has publicly declared his love for Nicole Kidman by dedicating his latest album to his movie star wife. The star released Get Closer last week and included a heartfelt tribute to the ... more info

Mjsbigblog — With only 31.77% of the market reporting, SuBo looks to be cruising to another victory this week. Nipping distantly at her heels is AI dueter and tour-mate (and representing Country this week), Keith Urban. Rihanna, who appeared on ... more info

ContactMusic — KEITH URBAN has publicly declared his love for NICOLE KIDMAN by dedicating his latest album to his movie star wife.The star released Get Closer last week (16Nov10)... more info

People.com — The country star hops an Amtrak to perform "street music" for his fans, from New York to Philly more info

Topix — Keith Urban had a difficult decision to make in the days after last spring's flood. more info

Allmusic Blog — Keith Urban played several “pop up” shows this week in support of his latest album, Get Closer, which was released on Tuesday. In collaboration with Amtrak, he boarded several of the company’s trains to play an acoustic set for its passengers, ... more info

Starpulse — We spotted Nicole Kidman, husband Keith Urban and their adorable daughter Sunday Rose brave high winds as they left their apartment in New York City and headed off to the airport yesterday. more info

The Newsroom — Country music star Keith Urban surprises fans with concerts in New York and Philadelphia, and on a train. more info

The 9513 Country Music — Brad Paisley announced that the song he debuted at the CMA Awards, “This Is Country Music,” will be his next single. (via CMT) Dollywood was awarded the Liseberg Applause Award, the amusement park industry’s top theme park award, on Tuesday. �... more info