World tour by Keith Urban | |
Location | North America Australia |
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Associated album | Get Closer |
Start date | 8 April 2011 |
End date | 15 October 2011 |
Legs | 2 |
No. of shows | 5 in Australia 55 in North America 60 Total |
Keith Urban concert chronology |
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The Australian leg of the tour was first announced 13 December 2010. [1] The North American leg of the tour was first announced on 22 November 2010. [2]
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