Keith Urban Reflects on Divorce During New Show’s Premiere

Nashville, TN — Country music star Keith Urban opened up about his emotional struggles during the premiere of his new CBS and Paramount competition series. The debut episode aired on October 20, 2025, following recent news of his divorce from Nicole Kidman after 19 years of marriage.

On the show, Urban performed his song “Straight Line” from his latest album “High,” which he described last year as a message about breaking free from a “soul-sucking routine.” He emphasized themes of feeling alive again and escaping a dark cloud. “It’s all about wanting to feel alive again,” he shared during the performance.

Urban also spoke candidly about the hardships of touring, reflecting on how it can leave him feeling lonely and miserable. “When you wake up on a tour bus at 3:30 in the morning and you’re sick, missing your family, and alone, you ask yourself, ‘Why am I doing this?’ The only answer is that it’s what I’m born to do,” he explained.

Kidman filed for divorce in September, listing their date of separation as the filing date due to irreconcilable differences. Reports indicate that the decision to separate was initiated by Urban, who had been apart from Kidman for several months due to conflicting work schedules.

In a recent interview reflecting on her past experiences, Kidman mentioned that despite feeling “broken” at times, she has learned to share her experiences with others. “There’s a way through pain, and you have to feel it to heal,” she noted. She indicated that she relies on friends for support during tough times.

As urban continues his tour, where he is promoting his album, he has addressed fans’ speculations regarding changes in his song lyrics, urging them not to read too much into his performances. At one concert, after a fan revealed her name was “Nicole,” Urban humorously collapsed to the floor in response, which highlighted the emotional weight surrounding the recent developments in his personal life.

Urban has expressed gratitude toward his fans throughout his tour, acknowledging the challenges that come with performing while managing personal struggles. “I’m looking forward to getting back to performing for all of you when I can,” he remarked during his shows.