The album releases Friday via Capitol Records/UMG Nashville, two days after Urban hosted the 55th annual ACM Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House. “I ended up with lots of time,” Urban said.

Keith Urban accepts the award for Top Male Vocalist during the 41st annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nev.

One of country music’s most established names and one of its rising stars will collaborate to host the Academy of Country Music Awards next month. Keith Urban, a 15-time ACM Award winner, and… ...