Keith Urban Honored with Triple Crown Award at 60th ACM Awards — Joined by Nicole Kidman for a Night to Remember
Congratulations to Keith Urban! On Thursday, March 8, the country superstar, 57, was honored with the prestigious Triple Crown Award at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, held at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The tribute began with a star-studded musical salute that spanned Urban’s remarkable career.
Megan Moroney kicked off the tribute with a heartfelt version of “Stupid Boy,” followed by Chris Stapleton’s soulful take on “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” ending with a warm, “We love you, Keith.”
As the performances unfolded, Urban beamed from the audience, singing along and dancing with wife Nicole Kidman, 57. The two swayed lovingly during Stapleton’s set, with Kidman holding Urban close in a tender moment that melted hearts in the crowd.
The tribute closed with Brothers Osborne performing Urban’s 1999 hit “Where the Blacktop Ends.” Urban then joined them onstage, guitar in hand, and jammed along before stepping up to the mic to accept his award.
Urban’s Emotional Speech
He began by thanking the performers for the moving tribute and the Academy for the honor, before turning to his wife:
“My wife, Nicole Mary, is here tonight. I love you, babygirl. And our girls Sunday and Faith watching at home tonight, I love you both, too.”
Urban, known for his humility, went on to thank his team, acknowledging that success is never a solo effort:
“There’s no such thing as a self-made man… I wanna thank my road band, my road family, and especially the fans who’ve been showing up to support us.”
He also gave a shoutout to country radio, Capitol Records, and his promotional team, before ending with a tease of what’s to come:
“We’ll see you soon,” he said, referencing his upcoming tour with Blake Shelton, which kicks off later this month.
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<p>A Milestone Moment in Urban’s Career</p>
<p>Urban earned the Triple Crown Award for previously winning three of the ACM’s most significant titles: New Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. He joins an elite list of recipients, becoming the first to receive the honor since Carrie Underwood in 2010.</p>
<p>His previous ACM wins include Top New Male Vocalist (2001), Male Vocalist of the Year (2005 and 2006), and Entertainer of the Year (2019).</p>
<p>What’s Next for Keith Urban</p>
<p>In addition to his tour, Urban is preparing to headline a new music competition show called The Road, debuting this fall on CBS. Co-executive produced by Blake Shelton, the show will spotlight rising artists who’ll open for Urban on tour, with the audience helping decide which performers advance from city to city.</p>
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The Big Picture at the ACM Awards
While Urban’s tribute was a standout moment, the evening was filled with big wins and unforgettable performances. Ella Langley led the nominations with eight, followed by Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson with seven each. Chris Stapleton received six nominations, and Riley Green and Post Malone earned five apiece.
Hosted by Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards streamed live on Prime Video, bringing fans a night of music, emotion, and unforgettable milestones.