Country Music News 2/21/12

KEITH URBAN: Number-One With a Swagger

Keith Urban didn't write this week's number-one single, "You Gonna Fly," but he didn't hesitate recording it. He says he loved everything about it, but mostly, "I liked the sort of swagger of the guy."

Keith will be celebrating his number-one Down Under while he tapes the upcoming Australian version of The Voice.

KEITH URBAN: His Own Act of Valor

Keith Urban says his song "For You" -- off the soundtrack for the upcoming movie Act of Valor -- answers a very serious question. He so inspired by the story of the Navy Seals in film that he asked himself, "Who am I willing to give my life for?"

Lady Antebellum, Jake Owen, Sugarland, Trace Adkins and Wynonna also contributed songs for the movie soundtrack, which is out today. Act of Valor hits theaters on Friday.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD: Fashion Idols

Since winning American Idol in 2005, Carrie Underwood has become a fashion idol to many. But she takes her style cues from the likes of Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon. Carrie says, "They are beautiful, but in a natural way. They look like they take care of themselves but don't do anything too crazy. They always look and act classy."

Carrie's yet-to-be-named fourth album comes out on May 1st.

Source: N Focus magazine

NEAL McCOY: Twelve for Twelfth

Neal McCoy chose Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert to produce his 12th studio album, appropriately titled Twelve. Miranda says, "It was a blast seeing Neal and Blake together...had the place laughing all the time. I think fans will hear three different artists coming together on this album with their individual takes on the music."

Twelve will be released on March 6th.