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Urban is known as one of the best guitarists and songwriters in the music industry.

Keep reading to learn more about the phenomenal transformation ofKeith Urban.

Keith Urban close up

Despite his father’s abuse, the two bonded over their mutual love of country music and of America.

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Keith Urban as a kid

However, Urban’s life has been far from easy.

Even then, Urban was a talented guitar player.

A basic search onYouTubewill give any Urban fan some insight into his early days.

A young Keith Urban playing guitar

However, Urban doesn’t remember these days fondly.

Urban quit the band after only about a year to attempt to make it on his own.

Keith Urban found real success in 1999

Despite the setbacks, Keith Urban refused to give up.

Keith Urban onstage at age 10

1 hit “But for the Grace of God.”

Upon receiving the award, he said, “Well, what do you know?

Thank you, God.

Keith Urban as a teenager

I prayed so much for this” (viaOutsider).

He went on to thank his mom and his then-fiancee, modelNiki Taylor.

After much hard work and dedication, Urban’s career finally took off in 2001.

Keith Urban in 2000

Luckily, he did call, and it’s a good thing he did.

By June 2006, the couple walked down the aisle together in Manly, Australia.

Today, the two have a reputation as one of the most solid celebrity couples for their longtime relationship.

Keith Urban with his mother

Talk about a superstar love story.

The couple toldPeoplethey “feel immensely blessed and grateful to be given this beautiful baby girl.

She’s an absolute delight.”

Keith Urban with 2001 ACM award

In 2012, Trace Adkins welcomed Urban into the Grand Ole Opry.

That is awesome!"

Outside of performing, music has always been important to Urban.

Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban in 2019

“I am very grateful that I get to do what I do.”

This marked the first time the country music star has ever won the award despite nine previous nominations.

It seems apparent that Urban is far from done making his mark on the music industry.

A stoic Keith Urban

Keith Urban with daughter Sunday

Trace Adkins, Keith Urban, Josh Turner

Keith Urban, the “American Idol” judges, 2014

Keith Urban speaking at his exhibit

Keith Urban, ACM Entertainer of the Year