Keith Urban Returns to Stage at CMA Awards After Nicole Kidman Split | E! News
Nearly two months after his breakup with Nicole Kidman was confirmed, Keith Urban takes center stage at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards. Sporting an all black outfit complete with a signature graphic t-shirt, skinny jeans, and sneakers, Keith performed his song Where the Black Top Ends alongside host Laney Wilson. His appearance comes amid an interesting time for the artist as he is currently navigating a divorce from his aranged wife Nicole Kidman following 19 years of marriage. Since the split, Keith has been caught up in a rumored romance with his guitarist, Maggie Bob. Back in October, the singer fueled speculation when he changed the lyrics to his song, The Fighter. The song widely considered to be about his romance with Nicole. While the lyrics originally read, “When they’re trying to get to you, baby, I’ll be the Fighter,” he altered the words to address musician Maggie, who was playing by his side, saying, “When they’re trying to get to you, Maggie, I’ll be your guitar player.” However, amid his High and Alive tour, Keith shut down that there was any deeper meaning in his recent performances, slamming fans who read into him changing the lyrics of his other song, You’ll Think of Me, telling the crowd last month, “I’ve been covering like this for a long time. Stop reading into it. [Music]
Keith Urban performed “Where the Blacktop Ends” at the CMA Awards in Nashville Nov. 19 alongside host Lainey Wilson, weeks after he raised eyebrows with his lyrical changes on his High and Alive tour. Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1425215/keith-urbans-cma-awards-2025-performance
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23 Comments
Keith handled that CMA comeback with so much composure.
He used to look 20-30 years old a few years ago now his authentic age is starting to show
😅❤ thats butiful . Like 👍
Keith should never disrespect Nicole and his daughters like that,a man must be a man.
Yes and tomorrow keith Urbqn is coming to see his next woman . Christine Marie castle. That is not true qbout Maggie Baugh. That is false news and professional work. Christne Marie Caatle had h add relationship with Keith Urbqn for almost 4 years. Behind Nivole Kidman . Christine marie Castle is the next woman for Keith Urban. My coo bee his band player that is how we set up:
Edh I’ve got a question
Keith is the best!💯👍 You could see it again on the stage and the audience where on their feet. Stop talking BS about him. He is making music. 🎸🎶🎤Yes they got divorced, but life goes on! So listen to his music and lyrics that he also changed at the CMA's!🤩😍
90% of his popularity was because of nicole kidman
After she spent all these years helping him get sober and cleaning up his life….smh. let's see how this ends 🤔
HE WAS GREAT BEFORE NICOLE!!
You doing good Keith Urban I like you peoples are going to speculate regardless
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90% of this video is rehashing old rumors
What a egotistical jerk he is
So glad that she has finally left the little man. What on earth was she thinking when she started going out with him. He was nobody b4 and without here is still nothing.
Team Keith
That's what's wrong with people. Just because he changed the lyrics a little bit. People assume something is going on. 19 years is a long time just to throw away. Me and my husband have been married for 40 plus years. Has it been perfect, no but here we are still going strong ❤️. Sending prayers to you both 🙏.
Keith was good, but Lainey stole the show!
I think Keith looks great! He seemed happy performing.
Sad to see him without her
He was great as always been
He has the right to move on. Men especially in his line of work tend to stray, put career and ego before family. He starting to show his age, pushing 60, his younger groupies will fill the void . Sad for daughters but I always thought Nicole could have done better. Many musicians trade wives for another musician eventually. Keith no prize. His reputation ruined in my eyes. New girlfriend will always be considered a home wrecker.
Find Jesus in your music.. Keith.. you and Nicole try a priest for .. help.. adultery breaks any marriage.. three.. partners is something to talk to clergy about.. this is a long term marriage with children. Grow up!