Keith Urban Is Still Family First Despite Ditching Wedding Band

Keith Urban is proving family still comes first, even while performing without his wedding band!

During his High and Alive World Tour, the country star included pictures of his family while performing a track from last year. 

The touching tribute came just days after news of Keith Urban's split from Nicole Kidman broke, with the actress filing for divorce in Nashville on Sept. 30 after almost two decades of marriage.

Urban returned to the spotlight Thursday night, performing at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, for the first time since news broke of his split from Kidman.

The country singer is currently on the road with his High and Alive World Tour, which runs through mid-October before resuming in March 2026 with shows in the Bahamas and the U.K. Despite not wearing a wedding ring on his left hand, Urban kept the focus on his music and his family.

Midway through the set, he paused to share a story about his parents' support for his decision to leave school to pursue music, then performed "Heart Like a Hometown."

As he sang, a slideshow of Kidman and their daughters played across the screens. PEOPLE noted that Urban was joined by his longtime band, with Natalie Stovall returning to her role on stage.

Urban was first spotted in Hershey stepping off a private jet before taking the stage for his first show since news of his divorce from Kidman. The Blast reported that the star carried a brown bag and a backpack, dressed casually in a black T-shirt, a gray denim jacket, and a black cap. 

What caught the most attention, though, was his bare left hand, a visible sign that his wedding band is no longer part of the picture.

Adding to the intrigue are whispers of a new woman in Urban's life, with sources in Nashville claiming the relationship is no secret. Still, details about when the connection began remain uncertain.

The speculation adds another layer to Urban's story, especially after a moment back in April when he was seen singing directly to guitarist Maggie Baugh on stage. 

Urban and Kidman's divorce may have shocked fans, but those close to the couple say the end of their marriage was not a surprise. Friends revealed that signs of trouble had been brewing for a while, pointing first to their unusual living arrangement. 

Urban and Kidman had reportedly been staying apart well before their separation was confirmed last month. Sources reported that Urban grew increasingly frustrated with the limited time he and Kidman spent together.

When she was not busy filming, he was often on tour, leaving little opportunity for intimacy or quality time. While some insiders still think reconciliation is not entirely off the table, others say the passion that once defined their marriage has been fading for years, making the split inevitable. 

Kidman is reportedly heartbroken after her marriage to Urban unraveled, with whispers now linking the artist to a younger woman in the industry.

The Blast noted that the former couple had been together since meeting at a Los Angeles gala in 2005, and they married the following year in Sydney. They went on to raise two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, during nearly two decades of marriage.

A source told Page Six that Kidman feels "betrayed" and "really upset" as news of the divorce sinks in. Adding to the sting are claims from insiders who believe Urban has already moved on with someone new.

While reports suggest the couple had quietly separated before filing, the speed of Urban's rumored relationship has left Kidman reeling. 

Tension between the pair may have surfaced months before their separation was confirmed. The Blast noted that on July 1, Urban appeared on Australia's Mix 102.3 Adelaide morning show, Hayley & Max in the Morning, to promote his world tour. 

During the chat, host Max Burford brought up Kidman's on-screen romance with Zac Efron in "A Family Affair," asking how Urban felt watching his wife perform intimate scenes with younger actors.

Rather than respond, the Zoom call abruptly ended, leaving the hosts puzzled over whether the guitarist or his team had cut the line. One producer suggested the call was dropped to avoid the personal question, while co-host Hayley Pearson later said Urban likely did not appreciate the intrusion into his marriage.

Looking back, the moment now feels like an early sign of strain in their relationship, which officially came to an end months later.

Keith Urban's actions demonstrate that his commitment to his children and Nicole Kidman, as the mother of his family, remains at the heart of his life and music.