Mar 24, 2005

Keith Urban's "Making Memories Of Us" video has its television premiere on CMT

Apr 11, 2005

Keith Urban's "Days Go By" is voted Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards, held at the Nashville Arena. Gretchen Wilson wins two trophies, and the Brad Paisley/Alison Krauss collaboration, "Whiskey Lullaby," also takes a pair

May 17, 2005

Keith Urban wins Top Male Vocalist and shares Album of the Year honors with producer Dann Huff, for "Be Here," during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music awards, telecast on CBS from Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay

Jun 4, 2005

Ex-Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar is a surprise guest when Kenny Chesney plays the first of three summer stadium dates at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The bill also features Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, Pat Green and Uncle Kracker

Jun 9, 2005

The CMA Music Festival gets off to an official start as Jamie O'Neal sings the national anthem at the Coliseum in Nashville. Others performing the first night include Keith Urban, Dolly Parton, Dierks Bentley, Lee Ann Womack and Sugarland

Jun 13, 2005

"You'll Think Of Me" brings Keith Urban the first platinum single of his career, while "Somebody Like You" is certified gold

Jun 16, 2005

Brooks & Dunn's "Play Something Country" video debuts on CMT, referencing Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, George Strait, Patsy Cline, Alan Jackson and rapper P. Diddy

Jul 2, 2005

Live 8 concerts are held around the world to battle poverty, with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill performing in Rome, and Toby Keith and Keith Urban in Philadelphia. Among other acts: Paul McCartney, U2, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Sting and Brian Wilson

Jul 19, 2005

Capitol releases the pop compilation "Now That's What I Call Music! 19." Keith Urban's "Making Memories Of Us" is included alongside 3 Doors Down, Gwen Stefani, Eminem and Coldplay

Jul 26, 2005

Keith Urban scores his third gold single of the year, for "Making Memories Of Us"