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Keith Urban “really gonna tear it up” at the Opry Before Heading to Oz

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Keith Urban’s “You Gonna Fly”, the fourth single from Get Closer, is charging up the airplay charts hitting #5 this week marking the four-time Grammy Award winner’s 27th Top 5. It follows two consecutive #1s, “Long Hot Summer” and “Without You”, and begins a week that will see Urban’s return to the stage this Friday night at The Opry in Nashville. The performance is his first since throat surgery late last year.

“I’m really looking forward to being back on stage, and more specifically on the Opry stage. When I was told earlier this week that the Ryman was going to start renovations on the stage after our show I thought, ‘you know, when we say we’re really gonna tear it up tonight, maybe they’re worried I mean it literally?”

Later this month, Urban will head to Sydney for a week of filming for the Australian version of “The Voice”. Urban will pop back and forth to Australia over the next few months while maintaining a busy schedule here in the United States that includes a second show at the Opry, the much anticipated third annual “All For The Hall” benefit concert on April 10th among other appearances and performances.

“It’ll be a blast spending a little time in Australia working on The Voice, getting the opportunity to try and help some killer raw talent blossom,” said Urban. “And I have a feeling that being immersed in that new kind of “everything is possible” energy, will have a real inspiring and liberating effect on creating new music for my new album!”

Much of Urban’s time over the course of the year will be spent at home in Nashville, where he’s already begun writing and finding songs for his next album. No release date set as of yet.

Visit KeithUrban.net to keep up with Keith’s touring and performance schedule.

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Keith Urban To Be the Last Artist to Perform on Ryman Stage

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Keith Urban will be the last artist to perform on the Ryman Auditorium stage. The iconic stage made of oak was installed in 1951 and has since been graces by legends such as Patsy Cline, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Paul Simon, and more…but all those feet and all of that equipment have taken it’s toll.

“The weak spots, dips and just the wear and tear of the shows that we’ve done over the last 18 years ultimately made it a necessity,” he said. “Being able to (build) a stage that really meets the demands of current production values is really very critical.”

The new floor will be more durable, made of Brazilian teak. The same wood was used to replace the Grand Ole Opry House stage after sustaining damage in the Nashville flood in 2010. By using it, the new stage will be able to support up to 120,000 pounds: three times its current load-bearing capacity. However, the old floor won’t be completely lost. The original wood will be placed along an 18-inch-deep strip that will run lengthwise along the edge of the new stage.

So, those who attend Friday’s Grand Ole Opry show will not only get to see Keith Urban’s first public performance since his vocal surgery month, but they’ll also be witnessing the last show to EVER take place on the historical stage.

You can read more about the history of the Ryman on Tennessean.com here.

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The Farm to Debut at the Grand Ole Opry on February 10

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Hot new country trio, The Farm, is set to make their Grand Ole Opry debut February 10th, 2012. Made up of members Nick Hoffman (vocals, fiddle), Damien Horne (vocals, keyboard, guitar) and Krista Marie (vocals, guitar), the act is deeply rooted in Country Music with their core built around a solid, identifiable vocal harmony. Performing as an acoustic trio for their Opry debut, the exciting milestone follows the success of the band’s first single release, “Home Sweet Home,” which is currently No. 38 on Mediabase with over 70 monitored stations playing the song across the country. The track will be featured on the band’s forthcoming debut album, which will be released later this year via All-In Records/Elektra Nashville, co-produced by Farmer Nick Hoffman with hit songwriter, Danny Myrick.

“Playing the Grand Ole Opry is a dream of all dreams, as an artist, a fan and an African American. I am honored and humbled by this opportunity.” – Damien Horne, THE FARM (vocals, keyboard, guitar)

“One of the very first things I did after moving to Music City was visit the Grand Ole Opry. It was SO exciting and intimidating to stand on the stage where all the legends have played. The last time my grandmother came to visit, she said, ‘I can’t wait until the day YOU are playing here. I won’t miss it!’ It’s now two years since she passed, but I know that she will be there, and have the best seat in the house. I’m honored to be sharing this special moment with my amazing partners, Nick and Damien.” – Krista Marie, THE FARM (vocals, guitar)

“Being invited to play the Grand Ole Opry is, simply put, a dream come true. As a fiddle player, one of my earliest inspirations was and still is the great Opry star Roy Acuff. When I first saw him spin his bow and play that fiddle on TV, I knew that Nashville was the place for me. All of my heroes are Opry Stars. I still spin my bow around on stage as a bit of a tribute to Mr. Acuff. It’ll be one of the great moments of my life to stand where they stood.” – Nick Hoffman, THE FARM (vocals, fiddle)

For more information on The Farm, visit: www.thefarmmusic.com / facebook.com/farmmusic
Follow: @thefarmmusic

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Emmylou Harris Celebrates 20th Anniversary as an Opry Member

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The Grand Ole Opry presented by Humana honored one of country music’s most renowned artists, Emmylou Harris, on her 20th anniversary as an Opry member this past Saturday at the historic Ryman Auditorium.

The Country Music Hall of Fame member was inducted into the Opry on Jan. 25, 1992. Her 20-year milestone was celebrated with performances by the honoree, fellow 20-year Opry veteran Vince Gill; Rodney Crowell, with whom Harris is currently working on a duets album; Grammy-winner Shawn Colvin, making her Opry debut that evening; Buddy Miller, Kimmie Rhodes, also making her Opry debut and The Whites.

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Photos Courtesy of Grand Ole Opry, Photo Credit Chris Hollo

Keith Urban to Break His Silence at Opry

Keith Urban at Opry

Keith Urban will break his silence on February 3rd when he takes the Grand Ole Opry stage at the Ryman. Keith was placed on vocal rest after having a polyp removed from his vocal chords last month. Keith will also take the Opry stage on March 9th.

You can purchase tickets to see Keith and many others here.

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