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    After decades of battling demons, Keith Urban now sings for healing and he thanks Nicole for every breath of it

    Kelly WhitewoodBy Kelly WhitewoodJune 5, 20253 Mins Read
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    Keith Urban Reflects on His Journey to Sobriety and Breaking Generational Cycles

    Country music icon Keith Urban is opening up about his long and courageous path to sobriety—nearly two decades after he first chose to make a life-changing decision.

    In a recent interview, the “Somebody Like You” singer shared how, during his years of struggling with substance abuse, a quiet inner voice always warned him that one day he’d have to make a final choice: to either reclaim control of his life—or risk losing it all.

    That pivotal moment arrived in 2006 when his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, led an intervention that made everything clear. “I knew that was it,” Urban recalled. “This is that fork in the road.”

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    Urban had first entered rehab in 1998 for issues related to alcohol and cocaine, at a time when his career was just beginning to gain traction in Nashville. Despite early collaborations with country stars like Alan Jackson and Garth Brooks, he struggled with addiction behind the scenes.

    But in 2006, he took a more decisive step, checking into the Betty Ford Center in California. Following treatment, he issued a public statement expressing regret for the pain his struggles had caused his loved ones—especially Nicole.

    Later, Urban turned gratitude into music. His 2009 song “Thank You,” written for Nicole, offered a tender glimpse into their bond and his appreciation for her support through his lowest moments.

    In a 2022 interview, he spoke about how sobriety didn’t alter his creative drive but instead pushed him to live more intentionally. “I had to find a different way to be in the world,” he said. “I’m grateful my creativity never left me—whether I was sober or not.”

    More recently, Urban has used his platform to address deeper themes of breaking cycles. In 2024, he released “Break The Chain,” a powerful track from his album High, inspired by the emotional legacy of growing up in a household affected by addiction.

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    “I’m not sure what my dad would’ve thought about the song,” he admitted, “but I think he would’ve appreciated the honesty behind it.”

    Urban, whose father struggled with alcoholism, says recognizing those patterns—and actively choosing a new path—has taken time, reflection, and discipline. “It took me a long time to believe I was wired the same,” he shared, “but I knew I had to do things differently.”

    Today, Keith Urban is not only sober but also using his voice to inspire others—through music and through truth. His journey is a reminder that healing is possible, and that change, while difficult, can echo through generations.

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