Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock record. But then he entered the 'Flow State'
- Keith Urban released a 2026 album called Flow State that features yacht rock covers and an original song with music legend Michael McDonald.
- Urban did not plan to make a yacht rock record, but the genre fit the album's spirit of ease and presence, according to Urban and producer Dann Huff.
- Urban collaborated with Michael McDonald on the album, a partnership suggested by his manager and fulfilling a long-held vision.
- Urban describes Flow State as an unexpected album that helps listeners relax and connect through joyful yacht rock tunes.
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WCBI TV | Your News LeaderKeith Urban didn’t set out to record a yacht rock record. But then he entered the ‘Flow State’
He's a country music star, but keen listeners know Keith Urban's songwriting style is fluid across genres. Still, surely no one expected the shift of his 2026 album, "Flow State." It features an original song with music legend, Michael McDonald, and 10 yacht rock covers.
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Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock record. But then he entered the 'Flow State'
Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock covers album. It just happened. “Flow State” features 10 covers and an original track with a giant of the genre, Michael McDonald.
Keith Urban Speaks Out About What's Next in His Career After Yacht Rock Album
Keith Urban surprised everyone with the announcement of his forthcoming yacht rock album, and the singer has more unexpected moves to come. The post Keith Urban Speaks Out About What’s Next in His Career After Yacht Rock Album appeared first on American Songwriter.
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