Keith Urban Announces New Album 'High', Shares First Single 'Wildside'

Keith Urban is back with some exciting news – his new album High is set to drop on September 20, marking his first release in nearly four years.

High 2020 follows The Speed ​​of Now Part 1. which reached No. 7 on the Billboard 200, one of his eight top 10 appearances on the chart, a tally that includes two leaders. The new collection follows Urban's musical journey while also exploring themes of human connection, what it means to be alive, to be alive, to lose loose, hope, nostalgia, solos, straight up fun and some personal life revelations.

“I've always been drawn to living in the moment, because it's all there is and it's hard to do,” Urban said of his latest project. “And these days with so much 'content' being thrown at us, it can feel like we're drinking from a fire hose.”

To give fans a taste of what's to come, Urban also released new single “Wildside”.

Inspired by Joan Cusack's character in the School of Rock, the song is a fun, party anthem. “She's the principal of a school by day, all normal and proper,” Urban said. “And then a few tequila shots in the evening and all bets are off.”

He explained the inspiration behind the album's title, High. “What makes you 'high' can mean whatever you want it to mean,” the singer said.

“It may be physical, spiritual, herbal, meditative, chemical or musical, but it is certainly a place of utopia.”

For Urban, those highs come from his family, friends and the thrill of playing live music. “I play guitar, write songs and the place where I always feel high – playing live. Every night I have the opportunity to bring an energy and a release to people.”

However, the creation High not everything was smooth sailing.

Urban shared that his hectic 2022 tour schedule made it difficult to maintain a cohesive sound. “There was no continuity. The songs didn't go well together. I learned that what I thought was a framework for creating media turned out to be musically limiting.”

The upcoming album features a variety of tracks, each with its own unique vibe and story. Except for “Wildside”, High includes songs like “Straight Line”, “Go Home WU” featuring Lainey Wilson and the current radio single “Messed Up As Me”.

Urban's career is still on fire. This year, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame by Dolly Parton, and he returned to American Idol as a mentor and performer, and rocked stages at major events such as the Formula One Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix.

His Las Vegas residency at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino was a huge success, proving once again why he is one of the best live performers.

of Urban High is available for pre-order now. check it High tracklist below.

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