Keith Urban has already earned a Best Song nomination for a Critics’ Choice Award for the song, “For You,” which he wrote and recorded for the film, Act of Valor, and this morning (December 13th) it was announced he is up for a Golden Globe award, as well, for Original Song. “The most rewarding gift for me as a songwriter, is knowing that the song has somehow made a connection,” says Keith in a statement issued Thursday. “I’ve been fortunate and moved to hear first-hand how it has impacted others’ lives. For that, and for this nomination, I’m so very grateful and honored. To wake up to this news, as well as to Nic’s two nominations, is absolutely beautiful. What a way to start the day!!!!!”
Keith and his wife, Nicole Kidman, will be attending the Golden Globes ceremony together since they’re both nominees. Nicole is nominated for both Hemingway and Gellhorn, as well as The Paper Boy.
“We always look at these things as about us anyway. If Nic wins something, it’s us. If I win something, it’s us. So today it was just a literal way of feeling that joy,” Urban tells USA Today. “I feel so pleased to have the support I have from her, and she more than has it from me.”
The 70th Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, will air live Sunday, January 13th, 2013, on NBC at 8pm ET from the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
“For You” has also reportedly been submitted for consideration in the Original Song category for the 85th Annual Academy Awards. Those nominations will be announced on January 10th, the same day the Critics’ Choice Awards will be handed out.
Golden Globe Original Song Nominees:
“For You ” (music and lyrics by Keith Urban), Act of Valor
“Not Running Anymore” (music and lyrics by Jon Bon Jovi), Stand Up Guys
“Safe & Sound” (music and lyrics by Taylor Swift, John Paul White, Joy Williams and T Bone Burnett), The Hunger Games
“Skyfall” (music and lyrics by Adele and Paul Epworth), Skyfall
“Suddenly” (music by Claude-Michel Schonberg and lyrics by Schonberg and Alain Boublil), Les Miserables
AUDIO: After seeing the Navy Seal film, Act of Valor, Keith Urban wrote and recorded “For You,” and said he could relate to the depth of conviction the Seals have for their families back home.
Keith Urban (For You) 2 OC: …family. Absolutely. :21
“I can’t imagine what that level of dedication is to the degree that the [Navy] Seals live. But yeah, I absolutely, since finding my wife and since us having children, I definitely feel that sense of conviction and protectiveness and defensiveness for my family. Absolutely.”
