The song is the debut from his forthcoming album
Keith Urban shares “Straight Line” via Capitol Nashville. The song, written by Urban, Chase McGill, Jerry Flowers and Greg Wells, was co-produced by Urban and Wells. It is the first track in a year that will see Urban not only releasing his next radio single in March but also a new album.
“‘Straight Line’ is the perfect first track off my album because it’s a song born of wanting to break out of routine and feeling like somewhere along the line, life lost some color and excitement – ‘You and me used to be like a year-round summer…’ This song is about getting it back again – a message of taking back your life and driving out from under the dark cloud. If you’ve seen us in concert, I hope this track gives you that same liberated feeling,” says Urban.
He adds, “While ‘Straight Line’s’ lyrics are about being stuck and trying to break out of the monotony, the melody and energy are a boulevard of nothing but green lights. Every song on this album – even the ballads – carries an energy and a life force that became a very strong throughline. I hope you feel it. I’m so excited for everyone to hear the whole thing.”
Urban has spent the better part of his life harnessing a deep-seated passion for music. This, when combined with his genuine talents and driving musical inquisitiveness, helps to understand why he is one of the most successful and well-respected artists in the world. He’s won four Grammy Awards, 13 CMAs, 15 ACMs, three AMAs, and two People’s Choice Awards and celebrated nine consecutive gold, platinum or multi-platinum albums.
2023 has seen Urban’s induction into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame by Dolly Parton, a return to the American Idol stage as both a mentor and performer, and performances for ESPN’s Formula One Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, the finale of NBC’s The Voice and the close of his critically hailed Las Vegas residency at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. It’s also seen the return of Urban’s All For The Hall benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
New music, set for release throughout the year, will appear on an as-of-yet unnamed album to be released this year.
