Keith Urban and Dann Huff: The Magic of Collaboration

Keith Urban and Dann Huff: The Magic of Collaboration

Longtime collaborators Keith Urban and Dann Huff reminisce about a challenging studio session they had back in 2002. Capitol Records brought in Huff to produce Urban's third album, Golden Road, to give it a more guitar-focused sound. Urban was initially skeptical of Huff's style but agreed to give it a shot.

During the recording of Somebody Like You, tensions rose as Huff pushed Urban to spend over an hour perfecting a guitar solo. Urban recalls feeling frustrated and exhausted during the lengthy session. However, Huff's unconventional approach was aimed at capturing the elusive "magic" in the music, pushing Urban to explore different nuances in his playing.

Despite the initial challenges, the collaboration between Urban and Huff proved successful, leading to a continued partnership on Urban's latest album, High. In a recent interview, Urban shared his passion for guitar pickups and hinted at an upcoming signature model with PRS. The duo's ability to push each other creatively has resulted in memorable music and a lasting partnership.