Keith Urban brings big country to the big city on the TODAY plaza

Bringing Keith Urban to the urban jungle of New York City is somehow totally fitting ... but the fact is, Urban is all about pleasing the crowds with his countrified good-time tunes.

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Keith Urban performs ‘John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16’

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And for his visit to the TODAY plaza Friday, the "American Idol" judge and country superstar got in on all the fun early!

Following his soundcheck:

He took to the crowd for some selfie love:

Checked in during his performances:

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Keith Urban performs ‘Somewhere in My Car’

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And his set list had everybody ready for good time jams old and new:

Between songs, TODAY's Savannah Guthrie showed him a clip of a particular singer to get his expert opinion (it was really his wife Nicole Kidman during her Vogue 73 questions interview), and he quipped, "I'm going to send her to Hollywood."

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By viewers’ choice, Keith Urban sings ‘Long Hot Summer’

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Meanwhile, fans were both very excited:

Or playing it super cool:

Or just playing it furry:

And one even got a signed guitar from the rocker himself!

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Keith Urban plays ‘Raise ’Em Up’ on the plaza

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Raise 'em up and enjoy all of the great videos from Urban's unique performance!

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