Keith Urban Shows Off Guitar Chops During ‘Long Hot Summer’ on ‘CMA Music Festival’ Special

ABC viewers got a taste of one of the most electric tours in country music Sunday night as Keith Urban ripped off two nasty guitar solos during an extended version of 'Long Hot Summer.' Urban looked exhausted as he finished the song and stepped back from the microphone. The packed house at LP Field in Nashville roared with approval.

The song is Urban's current Top 20 single from his 'Get Closer' album. Dierks Bentley introduced Urban, who wasted no time getting into the song. The first verse and chorus matched what fans know from the album. Urban gave a "teaser solo" before another chorus and then unleashed a nearly minute long adventure up and down his guitar neck. It's clear why he's considered to be among the best pickers in country music.

Urban is currently on the Get Closer Tour with Jake Owen. Last week he was honored at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles, winning the Choice Male Country Artist Award.

Watch Keith Urban Perform 'Long Hot Summer'