August 2011 \ Features \ Artist Interview \ Keith Urban: Aspiring Outlaw

Keith Urban: Aspiring Outlaw

Thomas Scott McKenzie, Photos by Bill Bernstein

Contemporary-country superstar Keith Urban reflects on how Waylon Jennings’ indie spirit inspired him more than 20 years ago in Australia, why Mark Knopfler became his first guitar hero, and how he rehabilitated many of his treasured vintage axes after the tragic Nashville flood of 2010.
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FluffChop
on 01/20/2012 		Will Foster +1
Stan
on 09/21/2011 		Jeeze, PG doesn't know the difference between a Fender Showman and a Fender Dual Showman.
Art Zalenski
on 09/15/2011 		I sure do love it when I see a NEW Premiur Magazine appear. Your magazine is so versatile, it can be appreciated by the Novice to the Pro. The thing that really is great, is the range of Guitars, Amps and Gear. If you trually READ the articles and even the advertisements, it gives you a better feel for what is out there. Thanks, keep it REAL.
RLB
on 09/12/2011 		So Mr. Foster is upset that the article was a positive one about someone other than himself. Most childish people say such things when they come across someone who is more successful/talented/fill-in-the-blank than he is. The last comment about Britney's attributes was very classy by the way. It truly shows your character. A loser.
Will Foster
on 08/11/2011 		Mediocre guitarist at best , and calling this pop star an "outlaw" just shows you how brain washed people are into the whole idea of selling out is "cool". Makes my blood boil. Hope you gained a new reader by the pandering , because you just lost one. I hear Britney screwed a guitar instructor so I guess she'll be on the next cover, sorry I'll miss it she has a great rack.
Jackie
on 08/09/2011 		Keith is multi-talented - i would love him to dedicate an album just to his musical skills - guitar jams, piano playing, flamenco, acoustic - everything - the whole nine yeards. sometimes his guitar gets lost in the lyrics - which are so fabulous, I can see why.
dave
on 07/24/2011 		i love it, anytime i see keith urban get recognition. enjoyed the article. i've been a fan of his since his self title album and have watched him go from an openning act to a headliner. my first country concert was to see martina macbride and keith oppened for her. i've seen him ten times since with the last being in cleveland on july 21. as far as i'm concerned there's nobody better.
Faye Hilbert
on 07/23/2011 		SORRY....let me correct myself on my comment. Keith is actually a 4 time Grammy winner...which is an honor he definitely deserves both as an artist and a songwriter! This along with the CMA Entertainer of The Year win is among just MANY of the honors bestowed on Keith in the many years he has given to his fans. Not to mentioned being honored by the Academy of Country Music with an international award for taking country music to a higher level as well as being honored by the Billboard Music Industry. Keith has always and will always been a force to recken with and THE BEST entertainer in country and any other format out there! Again, THANKS for the AWESOME article on Keith and his guitars!
Faye Hilbert
on 07/23/2011 		Although I LOVE your article on one of the BEST guitarist out there today...I have to correct you on one thing...Keith has actually had 25 singles (not 15) go to radio both in the US and Canada and 12 of them went to number one in the US (this includes his duet with Brad Paisley for "Start A Band")and even more went to number one in Canada. I love that your article talks about Keith's guitars and his love for them but I would have loved to also read about his honors in winning many awards including the CMA Entertainer of the Year and being a 3 time Grammy winner. But with that said, THANK YOU for an awesome article on one of the MOST TALENTED country artist today. Hope to read more about Keith in future articles in your magazine....LOVED IT!!
HHK
on 07/21/2011 		Thanks for the great article about one of the greatest players of our time. Keith is one of a kind. Featuring him in your magazine will open minds about this amazing musician to all the clueless doubters. Keith is proof that you don't need to look or act like a reject to be one of the best in the world. You can be a good-looking, all-around great guy who sings upbeat love songs and still shred with the best. Thank you Premier Guitar!



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