Keith Urban’s cover of Robbie Dupree’s classic 1980 track “Steal Away” is out now via MCA, and it does exactly what great yacht rock should: it transports you somewhere warm and unhurried before the second verse arrives. The track is 1 of several covers on his upcoming album ‘Flow State,’ out June 12th, which also includes takes on “Baby Come Back,” “Just the Two of Us,” and “Summer Breeze,” plus an original song, “We Go Back,” featuring Michael McDonald.
‘Flow State’ was produced by Urban and Dann Huff and recorded at Urban’s own The Sound studio in Nashville. The collaborator list is well-matched to the material: Michael McDonald, Little Big Town, and John Mayer all appear across the record, making it as much a gathering of musical friends as a solo project.
Urban is everywhere over the next few weeks. He headlines ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, alongside Flatland Cavalry, Ashley Cooke, Dasha, Braxton Keith, and Tucker Wetmore. He also presents the Album of the Year award at the 61st ACM Awards, performs at the American Music Awards on CBS and Paramount+ on May 25th, and takes the Nissan Stadium stage at CMA Fest on June 5th.
The ACM Triple Crown honoree and 14-time ACM Award winner continues to be one of country music’s most active and versatile performers, and ‘Flow State’ signals a deliberate, sun-soaked creative detour that suits him exceptionally well.
“Steal Away” is out now. ‘Flow State’ arrives June 12th via MCA.