Album: Get Closer

Overview
"Get Closer" is the seventh studio album by Australian country music singer and songwriter Keith Urban, released on November 16, 2010, by Capitol Nashville. The album's production was mainly handled by Urban himself and Dann Huff, with assistance from Nathan Chapman and Tony Brown. "Get Closer" includes eleven tracks, including 3 songs, "Put You in a Song", "Long Hot Summer", and "You Gon na Fly". The album showcases Urban's distinct country-rock sound, genuine lyrics, and excellent guitar skills. "Get Closer" debuted at number seven on the United States Billboard 200 chart, and achieved platinum status in Australia and the United States.

Background and Recording
After the success of his previous record, "Defying Gravity", which made him a Grammy Award, Keith Urban spent some time off to concentrate on his individual life, primarily his marriage to actress Nicole Kidman and the birth of their daughter. However, this break did not stop Urban from making music. Remarkably, his individual life inspired him to create the album "Get Closer".

Urban exposed that the album's title originated from a discussion he had with his wife about getting closer to each other despite their busy lives. The album concentrates on themes such as love, intimacy, and the highs and lows of relationships, offering both introspective and uplifting tracks.

The album was recorded mostly in Nashville at Ocean Way Studios, with additional recording at Blackbird Studio, The Castle Recording Studios, and Starstruck Studio. Urban co-wrote nine of the eleven tracks on the album and worked carefully with producers Dann Huff, Nathan Chapman, and Tony Brown, who contributed to the album's polished and upbeat noise.

Singles and Promotion
"Get Closer" was preceded by the release of its lead single, "Put You in a Song", which was released on September 13, 2010. The tune, a catchy, up-tempo track, was gotten well by both fans and critics. The tune peaked at number two on the US Hot Country Songs chart and number 22 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.

The album's second single, "Long Hot Summer", was released on May 23, 2011. The tune was a hit among fans, ending up being Urban's twelfth number-one struck on the US Hot Country Songs chart. The 3rd and last single, "You Gon na Fly", was released on October 24, 2011, and also reached the top spot on the Hot Country Songs chart.

To promote the album, Urban embarked on the Get Closer 2011 World Tour, which began on June 16, 2011, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and concluded on October 15, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The tour included programs in North America, Australia, and Europe, with opening acts consisting of Jake Owen, The Band Perry, Sara Buxton, and Brendon Walmsley, among others.

Reception
"Get Closer" was met with normally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Urban's unique sound, songwriting abilities, and engaging live efficiencies. The album debuted at number 7 on the United States Billboard 200 and number two on the Top Country Albums chart, offering over 162,000 copies in its first week. It was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).

A decade after its release, "Get Closer" stays a significant and cherished album in Keith Urban's discography. Its style of striving for deeper connections in relationships still resonates with listeners today, proving that Urban's music has a long lasting quality that transcends time.