The success of his self-titled solo debut, which was certified gold, gave him the confidence and freedom to push his musical boundaries on this project. His last CD spawned three Top 5 hits, including the No. 1 hit "But For The Grace of God". In addition to the Country Music Association's 2001 Horizon Award, Urban received the Top New Male Vocalist Award at the 2001 Academy of Country Music Awards and a Grammy nomination for his instrumental "Rollercoaster".

Kudos immediately poured in from music critics nationwide, from the Chicago Tribune, which included Urban on its annual list of Ten Best country albums, to the Los Angeles Times, which dubbed him a "country artist to watch." (People magazine even included him in its "Sexiest Man Alive" issue.)

Long respected for his guitar playing on Music Row, (he played on albums for Garth Brooks and The Dixie Chicks and now is known for his expertise at the six-string gango), his solo debut established him as a songwriter to be admired as well.

In his highly anticipated sophomore release, Urban builds on this foundation. He's come into his own and he’s more comfortable displaying it, experimenting with different instruments, melodies and influences. In addition to co-producing six tracks with Dann Huff, he has sole producer credit on the rest of the record. The album also features more of his guitar playing and captures the excitement of his live show.