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Dolly Parton and Eric Church Share the Stage to Honor Keith Urban at Songwriters Hall of Fame [Photos]

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Oct 12, 2023 11:16 am·

By Samantha Agate

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Country music’s biggest stars were out in full force at the 53rd Anniversary Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala at Music City Center on Wednesday, October 11. Dolly Parton and Eric Church were on hand to present Keith Urban with the coveted honor during the induction ceremony.

“I like feeling a part of a through line, where I’ve come from, how I got to be where I am, but mostly, I’ve always looked forward,” Keith, 55, reflected on the career milestone.

Scroll below to see photos from the big night.

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Country Legend

Keith quite literally got on his hands and knees to bow down to Dolly, who left the audience in awe with her surprise appearance.

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Memorable Tribute

To close out the ceremony, Eric, 46, performed a moving rendition of Keith’s “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me.”

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Dolly Parton and Eric Church Honor Keith Urban [Photos]

Star of the Show

Dolly, 77, shimmered in a silver ensemble with cutouts along the legs and the bust.

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Keith Urban holds award while wearing black suit

Well-Deserved Award

Keith’s wife, Nicole Kidman, was not photographed at the event, but she has always been nothing but proud of her hubby.

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