Keith Urban Shares Touching Moment with Blind Fan During Akron Tour Stop
During his High and Alive Tour stop in Akron, Ohio on July 27, country superstar Keith Urban delivered more than just a powerful performance—he created a life-changing moment for one special fan.
As Urban ran past the crowd mid-set, a sign caught his eye: “I can’t see you, but I can hear you.” He immediately paused and made his way toward the sign holder—a young girl named Cassie, who is visually impaired.
The moment was captured on video by Cassie’s sister, Carly, and later shared on TikTok. In the clip, Urban is seen gently reaching out, placing his hand on Cassie’s face to help her recognize his presence. With help from her family, Cassie realized who was standing before her. The two shared a heartfelt embrace, and Urban tenderly pressed his forehead to hers—creating a moment filled with emotion and connection.
@carly.bruno Thank you @Keith Urban for seeing my sister in a world where so many don’t. One of the best nights of our entire lives, we will never ever forget. 🤍 #keithurban #autismawareness #autismacceptance #fyp #foryou #countrymusic ♬ These Are The Days – Keith Urban
Carly’s video caption read:
“Thank you [Keith Urban] for seeing my sister in a world where so many don’t. One of the best nights of our entire lives—we will never ever forget.”
Keith Urban Responds
Not long after the video went viral, it reached Urban himself. He left a touching comment:
“We ALL need each other…..and I mean every one of us.”
Fans React with Emotion
Urban’s fans flooded the post with emotional messages:
“I’m bawling. This is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen Keith do.”
“Just when I thought I couldn’t love him more—he does this.”
“This gave me chills. What a beautiful soul.”
A follow-up video showed Cassie beaming with happiness after seeing Urban’s comment. The joy and excitement from meeting her favorite artist—and being seen in such a meaningful way—was still radiating.
This wasn’t just a concert moment. It was a reminder of the power of kindness, presence, and connection—something Keith Urban continues to deliver far beyond the stage.
@carly.bruno Replying to @Keith Urban She won’t stop talking about the “Keith Urban party”🥹 Best night ever💓💓💓 #keithurban #autismawareness #fyp ♬ original sound – carly