Russell Dickerson is known for his soulful voice and catchy country tunes, but the singer-songwriter has a secret admiration for another music legend – Keith Urban. At the recent Country to Country festival, Dickerson had the opportunity to share the stage with his idol, and he couldn’t help but gush over the experience.
A Hero in the Making
During an interview with Page Six at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Dickerson reflected on his time with Urban at the festival. The country star was nominated for Favorite TikTok Dance for his viral hit, “Happen to Me,” but he couldn’t resist talking about his encounter with Urban. “After every night, I was like, ‘I love you so much, you’re my hero,'” he said, adding that he doesn’t “say this to anybody else.”
Dickerson’s admiration for Urban goes back to his early days as a musician. He learned Urban’s songs when he was learning to play guitar, and the country star has been a huge influence on his music. “I’ve toured with all of them,” he said, referring to country’s biggest stars. “But Keith Urban is my guy.”
A Night to Remember
One of the highlights of Dickerson’s time with Urban was when the country star watched his entire set on the last night of the festival. “I learned his songs when I was learning guitar,” he shared. “He’s such a huge influence on me learning guitar. It was just very cool for him to watch.”
Dickerson joked that he’d “look over” during the performance and say to himself, “Oh, s–t, he’s still there!” Despite not getting to play together, Dickerson said that Urban’s presence was a huge motivator for him. “Now [Urban] knows I can rip. And maybe one day I can get up and rip with him.”
Urban’s Next Chapter
When asked by Page Six about Urban’s next chapter of life following his divorce from Nicole Kidman, Dickerson said he thinks the Australian country icon is “doing great.” While noting that he didn’t get to spend “tons of time” with Urban, Dickerson said he “seemed in good spirits.”
Dickerson believes that Urban’s focus on music will continue to be a driving force in his life. “He’s always been focused on music, and so I think he’s just kind of doubling down on that, and it’s just beautiful,” he said. “I can’t wait to hear what comes out of it.”
A Lasting Legacy
For Dickerson, his encounter with Urban was a reminder of the power of music to bring people together. “It was just very cool for him to watch,” he said. “And I’m sure he’ll continue to inspire me and other musicians for years to come.”
FAQs
- What is Russell Dickerson’s relationship with Keith Urban?
- How did Dickerson meet Urban at the Country to Country festival?
- What does Dickerson think about Urban’s post-divorce life?
- Will Dickerson and Urban collaborate on a song in the future?
While we don’t have any official confirmation on a future collaboration between Dickerson and Urban, their mutual admiration for each other’s music is clear. As Dickerson said, “Keith Urban is my guy,” and it’s clear that he’s a huge influence on his music.
In conclusion, Russell Dickerson’s encounter with Keith Urban at the Country to Country festival was a reminder of the power of music to bring people together. Their mutual admiration for each other’s music is clear, and it’s exciting to think about what the future holds for these two country music legends.
As Dickerson said, “I can’t wait to hear what comes out of it.” And with their combined talents and passion for music, we can’t wait to see what they create next.
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