Keith Urban is embracing a new chapter in his life and career, as evidenced by a recent performance with budding country artist Maggie Baugh. In a shared video, Baugh joined Urban on stage to perform their rendition of his song, “The Fighter.” Originally featuring Carrie Underwood, the song includes the line, “When they’re tryna get to you, baby I’ll be the fighter.” However, during his performance with Baugh, Urban playfully tweaked the lyrics to say, “When they’re tryna get to you, Maggie I’ll be your guitar player.”
Baugh, 25, excitedly shared the moment on social media, captioning the video with a mix of emojis that reflected her surprise and delight at Urban’s improvised line.
This performance comes amid significant personal transitions for Urban, as recent reports confirmed the end of his nearly two-decade marriage to actress Nicole Kidman, who filed for divorce on Tuesday after 19 years together. The couple’s relationship has been a wellspring of inspiration for Urban, particularly for “The Fighter,” which he recounted in a 2017 interview was inspired by the connection he shared with Kidman in the early days of their romance.
As Urban and Baugh continue to travel together on his “High and Alive World Tour,” this moment highlights the joys of collaboration and connection in music, even amidst personal challenges. Urban’s light-hearted engagement with Baugh reflects not only his musical talent but also the camaraderie fostered within the country music community, reminding fans of the hope and positivity that music can bring during times of change.