Keith Urban Returns to the Stage After Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Last Wednesday, October 15, country star Keith Urban had to call off his Thursday night performance (October 16) in Greenville, South Carolina. The Bon Secours Wellness Arena, where the concert was scheduled, announced the news on social media, explaining that Urban’s longtime laryngologist, Dr. Gaelyn Garrett of the Vanderbilt Voice Center, diagnosed him with laryngitis earlier that week.
“Keith Urban has been advised by his longtime laryngologist Dr. Gaelyn Garrett, from the Vanderbilt Voice Center, to cancel his performance in Greenville, SC tomorrow night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena due to laryngitis which began earlier this week. He has been placed on complete vocal rest and Dr. Garrett is optimistic that he will be back onstage for his Nashville show.”
The following night’s Nashville concert (October 17) was still on the schedule, and thankfully, Urban was expected to recover in time.
Urban himself shared a heartfelt note to fans:
“Hey Greenville, I’m so SO sorry to have to cancel the show. I know all the logistics it takes to get to a concert these days and I’ve never taken any of that, or any of YOU for granted. I’m looking forward to getting back there when we can!!!!!”
True to Dr. Garrett’s prediction, Keith was back onstage the next evening in Nashville, performing without issue.
Keith’s Playful “Collapse” After a Fan’s Surprising Name
During the Nashville show at Bridgestone Arena, Urban took a moment to chat with a fan holding a sign that read, “Will you tell my fam I’m pregnant?”
As he approached her, he asked for her name. The fan hesitated, saying, “You’re not going to like my name.” Urban repeated his question, and she replied, “Nicholle — pronounced Nicole.”
Hearing that, Keith dramatically collapsed to the stage floor, pretending to faint in disbelief — a playful nod to his famous ex, Nicole Kidman.
After the laugh, he got up and continued chatting with the fan, who revealed she had pit tickets for the cancelled Greenville show and decided to drive to Nashville instead to see him.
Touched by her dedication, Urban climbed down from the stage to hug her and record a video announcing her pregnancy for her family. She even brought a tiny onesie reading “Smallest Keith Urban fan.”
The sweet exchange showed Keith’s genuine charm — and reminded everyone that maybe the public is reading too much into his recent split from Nicole Kidman.
Nicole Kidman Officially Files for Divorce
Just weeks before these shows, it came to light that Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from Urban after 19 years of marriage.
@nicholle_ritchie Talk about being in the right place at the right time! I’ve been a huge fan of Keith ever since I was 6, so being able to have him announce this news for me is absolutely incredible! Thank you for the BEST night @Keith Urban!! As always, you have the most amazing shows!! Totally worth the drive up from SC! 🎉🎉 Baby Ritchie #2 due May 2026! #highandaliveworldtour #nashville #pregnancyannouncement #keithurban ♬ original sound – Nicholle
According to documents obtained by The Tennessean, both parties had quietly agreed to the terms — including custody arrangements for their daughters Sunday (17) and Faith (14) — well before the announcement. Urban reportedly signed on August 29, and Kidman followed on September 6, with the filing officially dated September 30.
The breakup shocked fans, given how united the couple always appeared publicly. Since the news broke, speculation has swirled — including rumors that Urban might have been unfaithful. Some noticed subtle lyric changes in songs during recent shows and pointed to his interactions with guitarist Maggie Baugh, who has missed a few performances since the divorce.
However, those close to the tour point out that Baugh also has her own solo tour dates, and Keith has been sharing the stage with Runaway June’s Natalie Stovall throughout this run.
Interestingly, Urban has altered lyrics in certain songs — like “You’ll Think of Me” — for years, dating back to 2006, suggesting that these tweaks are nothing new.
The Truth Remains Private
At the end of the day, the reasons behind Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s split remain a mystery. Despite the rumors and theories, no one outside their circle truly knows what happened — and perhaps, we never will.