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Keith Urban Urges Key Change on Marriage Song as 'The Road' Episode Airs Post-Divorce Filing

The segment was taped before the split became public, shaping how viewers read his comments.

Overview

  • On the November 23 episode, Urban advised contestant Jenny Tolman to raise the key of her song Married in a Honky Tonk, a tweak that he and the performer said lifted the energy.
  • The installment was filmed prior to Nicole Kidman’s September 30 divorce filing after 19 years of marriage, a timeline noted across the coverage.
  • Media coverage and some fans are now reexamining Urban’s on-air remarks and a previously reported concert quip about divorce, with such scrutiny presented as speculation.
  • The Road features 12 emerging artists competing to become Urban’s opening act, with crowd reaction influencing advancement, and includes roles for Blake Shelton, Gretchen Wilson, and executive producer Taylor Sheridan.
  • Separate reports citing People magazine state Kidman is identified as the primary residential parent, with shared custody arrangements expected in 2026 as characterized by sources.