Keith Urban is one of the most successful and versatile artists in country music, with a career spanning over three decades. He has won four Grammy awards, sold over 30 million records worldwide, and scored 20 number one hits on the US Billboard Country Chart. He is also a coach on The Voice Australia, where he mentors aspiring singers and showcases his own musical talent.
On the finale episode of The Voice Australia 2023, Keith Urban delivered a stunning performance that left the audience and his fellow coaches speechless. He sang one of his biggest hits, “Somebody Like You”, which he originally recorded for Adele in 2011. However, he gave it a fresh and modern twist, adding his own flair and emotion to the song.
How Keith Urban Surprised Everyone with His Cover
The performance started off as a simple acoustic rendition of “Somebody Like You”, with Keith playing his guitar and singing softly. However, as the song progressed, he gradually increased the volume and intensity of his vocals, adding more power and passion to every word. He also incorporated some elements from other songs by Adele, such as “Rolling in the Deep” and “Set Fire to the Rain”.
The crowd went wild as they witnessed Keith’s amazing vocal skills and charisma. They cheered, clapped, sang along, and even joined him in some parts of the song. The judges were also impressed by his performance, giving him standing ovations and compliments.
Why Keith Urban Chose This Song for His Final Performance
Keith Urban explained that he chose “Somebody Like You” for his final performance because it was one of his favorite songs by Adele. He said that he admired her voice and her ability to express her emotions through music. He also said that he wanted to pay tribute to her by covering her song in his own way.
He added that he was honored to be part of The Voice Australia finale show, which featured some of the best singers from across the country. He said that he enjoyed working with them and helping them achieve their dreams. He also thanked his fans for their support and love throughout his journey.
What Happened Next After His Performance
After his performance ended, Keith Urban received a huge applause from everyone in attendance. He hugged some of his fellow coaches, such as Kelly Rowland, Joel Madden, Delta Goodrem, and Harry Styles. He also congratulated some of the finalists who made it to the top four: Mia Rose Smithyman (Team Kelly), Riley James (Team Joel), Jai Lenni (Team Delta), and Lachlan Jones (Team Harry).
He then announced that he had made a special announcement for them: they would all get to sing with him on stage! He revealed that he had prepared a medley of some of their favorite songs from different genres and eras. He said that it was a way of celebrating their achievements and showing them how much he appreciated them.
The finalists were thrilled by this surprise and eagerly joined him on stage. They sang along with him to songs such as “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston, “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey, “Livin’ la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin, “I’m a Believer” by Smash Mouth, “You Make My Dreams” by Hall & Oates, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley (with Nicole Kidman), “You’re Still The One” by Shania Twain (with Nicole Kidman), “You Gotta Be” by Des’ree (with Nicole Kidman), “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz (with Nicole Kidman), “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt (with Nicole Kidman), “You’re My Best Friend” by Queen (with Nicole Kidman), “You’re The Voice” by John Farnham (with Nicole Kidman), “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” by ABBA (with Nicole Kidman), “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon (with Nicole Kidman), “You Give Love A Bad Name” by Bon Jovi (with Nicole Kidman), “You’re Still The One For Me Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby
