Keith Urban will play the New York leg of Al Gore's Live Earth series, scheduled for July 7.

The Urb is the latest addition on a bill that already includes Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, Melissa Etheridge, Alicia Keys, The Dave Matthews Band, The Police, Kanye West and others.

The Urb said he signed on because he gives a shit about the planet, unlike some people.

"Global warming is something that will ultimately affect all of us on this planet and if there is one thing that music can do, it is to bring people together despite their politics or differences," Urban said. Thanks to CMT for the quote.

Urban fills the country music void left after Tim and Faith had to cancel their Live Earth appearance due to scheduling conflicts.