Overview

• Urban performed his song 'Straight Line' on the Oct. 19 series premiere of CBS’s The Road, shortly after news of his separation from Nicole Kidman.
• He previously described the track as about breaking out of a 'soul-sucking routine,' a message he shared on Instagram in February 2024.
• On the show, he spoke about waking up sick on a tour bus, missing family, and questioning why he keeps going, before saying touring is his calling.
• The Road features 12 emerging artists competing to open for Urban, with crowd reactions determining advancement and a $250,000 prize plus a record deal for the winner.
• Kidman filed for divorce on Sept. 30 after 19 years of marriage, and media outlets note unconfirmed rumors about Urban and guitarist Maggie Baugh remain speculative.