Keith Urban Plots Series of Special Shows Around ‘RIPCORD’ Release

To celebrate Friday’s release of his much-anticipated new album, RIPCORD, Keith Urban is hosting a series of special events across the country.

First, the superstar will head to New York City where he’ll perform new music from the album, as well as a few of his biggest hits, at Stage 48. The May 4th event, titledTIDAL X: Keith Urban, will stream live online on the global music and entertainment streaming platform TIDAL at 8pm ET.

Next up, Urban will make his way back to Music City for a free outdoor concert atNashvilles Bridgestone Plaza on May 9th at noon. The show, which is hosted in conjunction with the City of Nashville, will also bring out some of Nashville’s finest food truck vendors.

“Keith is an asset to this city on every level, said Butch Spyridon of The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. His talent as a singer, songwriter and musician is unquestionable and as a citizen he is a model for others to follow. He has given back time and time again and it is truly appreciated. While he is celebrating the release of his next great record, which is already a hit in our book, he is still giving back! We can’t say enough and it is an honor to help celebrate the album release by partnering with him for this this event.”

The following day, the “Wasted Time” singer will make his way to Los Angeles to perform at the 200-seatClive Davis Theater at the GRAMMY Museum for a special intimate show, “Keith Urban Inside the songs of RIPCORD.” During the show, Urban will give insight to the making of the album and offer stories behind the writing and production of the record.

Fans are invited to attend each of the events. Click HERE for more information.

RIPCORD has already produced two chart-topping singles (John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16 and Break On Me) and also includes Urban’s current hit “Wasted Time.” The album will be available everywhere music is sold beginning Friday, May 6.