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It’s nothing new to hear of a country star bringing a special guest onstage to help with a song — in fact, it happens all the time. But sometimes said stars pull adorable little girls out of the audience to help them finish out their set at the Opry, and that’s an entirely different story. At his sold-out Grand Ole Opry show on Friday (March 9), Keith Urban did just that, adding a giant dose of adorable to the end of his performance.

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What can we say? When the DIY-laced, fashion-forward, recipe-stocked pin craze of Pinterest began, we never thought we’d be reporting that male country music stars would be getting in on the action. But Pinterest has taken on a new role of late, serving as just another social media outlet where artists can do what has become so vital these days: connect with their fans. Perhaps this is why New-Zealand born Aussie Keith Urban just added his name to the list of pinners you can follow with his new Pinterest page.

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Friday night, Keith Urban hit the stage of Moody Theater in Austin, Texas to raise money for the Beyond Batten Disease Foundation. And while fans enjoyed his new songs and his old hits, they really got a treat when Texas native Jack Ingram joined Urban on the stage for a rendition of George Strait‘s ‘You Look So Good in Love,’ caught by a fan with a Flip cam in the video below.

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Keith Urban played the Super Bowl in 2011, Brad Paisley was behind the camera in 1999 and Elvis checked into Heartbreak Hotel back in 1956.

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 06 February, 2012.

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There’s no question that Keith Urban is one of the most famous Australian country singers, well, ever. Therefore, it’s no big surprise that he snagged not one, but two awards at a Country Music Association of Australia event on Saturday, adding to his huge collection of accolades.

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Garth Brooks sang about freedom on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on this date in 2009, Keith Urban went triple platinum in 2006 and Ernest Tubb was Walkin' The Floor in 1944.

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 18 January, 2012.

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Keith Urban may not be able to speak or sing while he recovers from throat surgery, which he had to remove a polyp from his vocal chord, but he will certainly continue to work and play guitar to keep himself busy. Urban will pass the time with good friend and fellow country superstar Brad Paisley — the two will simply handle their instruments, and you certainly don’t need to talk in order to play guitar. That’s why musical is a universal and voiceless language.

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From the sound of it, Keith Urban will be better in no time following a successful throat surgery. The ‘Without You’ singer underwent the outpatient procedure to remove a polyp on his vocal chords earlier this week and thankfully, came out unscathed.

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Keith Urban was the halftime entertainment at Cowboys Stadium on this date in 2010, Johnny Cash's final three recordings were released in 2003 and LeAnn Rimes performed for the Pope in 1999.

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 25 November, 2011.

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Keith Urban is about to go on “complete vocal lockdown” for three weeks after he has throat surgery, so he took two minutes to issue a video message, thanking fans their support, love, cards, messages and gift baskets. Urban is about to have a polyp surgically removed and is expected to make a full recovery.

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The lyrics to the new Keith Urban single ‘You Gonna Fly’ were penned by hot country duo the LoCash Cowboys — Preston Brust and Chris Lucas — along with fellow singer-songwriter Jaren Johnston of southern rock band American Bang. When the uplifting tune landed in the hands of Urban, the three writers were thrilled at the opportunity to have a song recorded by the singing superstar.

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Keith Urban got a little Closer on this date in 2010, Garth Brooks was Shamelessly at the top of the charts in 1991 and Patsy Cline was Falling To Pieces in 1960.

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 16 November, 2011.

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