MSN Music — Country singer Keith Urban describes how his six-string banjo became the main instrument on all of his records, including his latest album, "RIPCORD." (May 11) more info

Rolling Stone — American Idol Season 15 winner Trent Harmon was in for a bit of a surprise when he learned that his coronation single, "Falling," was co-written by Idol judge Keith Urban. "I actually didn't know that going into [recording the song]," he tells Rol... more info

Rolling Stone — Carrie Underwood co-wrote "Smoke Break," her hit single for which she received three CMT Music Awards nominations on Monday, but she tells Rolling Stone Country that believing in herself as a songwriter has taken some time.  "I think I'm a l... more info

Rolling Stone — Thousands of fans ditched their usual Monday obligations today, swarming in front of Nashville's Bridgestone Arena for a free, lunchtime Keith Urban concert. The daytime showcase was part of Urban's Ripcord album launch, drawing fans from as far a... more info

Starpulse — What is country music anymore – “that is the question!” Country music has changed dramatically over the years, incorporating more elements of pop and urban music. Whether or not it’s good for the s... more info

Rolling Stone — While their 2007 duet, "Tryin' to Find a Reason" laments an inevitable breakup, Martina McBride and Keith Urban's new collaboration could be its sunnier sequel. "Diamond" is a message to women about shining through the pain when life — and lov... more info

Rolling Stone — Putting a modern spin on old-school country influences like Don Williams, Keith Urban mixes melody, minimalism and machinery on "Blue Ain't Your Color," one of the slower songs from this year's Ripcord. "The song just hit me. Lyrically [and] melod... more info

Rolling Stone — Keith Urban's new pop-forward, electronica-flavored album Ripcord came out yesterday, but later that night the guitar-slinging star got back to his country roots with the help of Jimmy Fallon. Appearing on The Tonight Show, Urban joined his ... more info

People.com — Some of country music's favorite artists gathered together for a group shot in PEOPLE's photo booth more info

Rolling Stone — Juggling a busy schedule of American Idol tapings, tour dates, rehearsals and his wife's film shoots, Keith Urban recorded Ripcord all over the world, booking studio time on three different continents along the way. One week before the album's rel... more info