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Keith Urban abruptly cancels South Carolina show amid Nicole Kidman divorce news — here’s why

Keith Urban won’t be making memories in South Carolina.

The singer, 57, had to cancel his stop in Greenville, S.C., as part of his High and Alive World Tour, due to coming down with laryngitis.

Urban was originally set to rock out on Thursday night.

Keith Urban performs on stage amid Nicole Kidman divorce.
Keith Urban performs on stage amid Nicole Kidman divorce. BACKGRID

The venue, Bon Secours Wellness Arena, shared a statement, explaining that the country superstar was advised by Dr. Gaelyn Garrett from the Vanderbilt Voice Center to axe the show.

Keith Urban on the road.
Keith Urban on the road. CBS

“He has been placed on complete vocal rest and Dr. Garrett is optimistic that he will be back onstage for his Nashville show,” the statement read.

Urban is still scheduled to perform in Nashville on Friday, Oct. 17.

The dad of two also shared his own statement apologizing to fans.

“Hey Greenville, I’m so SO sorry to have to cancel the show ….I know all the logistics it takes to get to a concert these days and I’ve never taken any of that, or any of YOU for granted,” Urban penned. “I’m looking forward to getting back there when we can!!!!!”

Keith Urban performs on the main stage during CMA Fest 2025.
Keith Urban performs on the main stage during CMA Fest 2025. Getty Images

The news comes on the heels of the artist’s estranged wife, Nicole Kidman, filing for divorce following 19 years of marriage.

The actress, 58, filed for divorce from Urban in September. Court documents obtained by The Post revealed that she cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the breakup. Kidman listed their date of separation as “date of filing,” which was Sept. 30.

Rumors have continued to swirl that Urban is already involved with a new woman.

“All the signs point to the fact Keith is with another woman. Let’s just say, Nicole doesn’t dispute that, but she’s still shocked over it,” multiple sources told People.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban share a kiss.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban share a kiss. nicolekidman/Instagram

One source close to Kidman stated: “It’s all over Nashville.”

The duo tied the knot in 2006, and are parents to daughters Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14.

Meanwhile, another source told the outlet that “their lives were moving in different directions.”

“And once he quietly set up his own place, it felt like the writing was on the wall,” they added.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban pose for a selfie.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban pose for a selfie. nicolekidman/Instagram

“It really hasn’t been a secret in their circles that Keith and Nicole have been living separately for a while now,” the insider noted. “People close to Keith felt like the split was kind of inevitable.”

They further alleged that “Nicole’s sister [Antonia] has been a rock, and the entire Kidman family has come together to support one another.”

During a previous tour stop, Urban was spotted without his wedding ring in images obtained by TMZ.

Keith Urban, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, Sybella Hawley, and Nicole Kidman.
Keith Urban, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, Sybella Hawley, and Nicole Kidman. FilmMagic

The Nashville resident was photographed stepping off a private jet in Hershey, Pennsylvania, hours before performing at Giant Center.

Meanwhile, Kidman was seen out with her younger sister one day prior while on a hike in Nashville, Tennessee.

“Sometimes relationships just run their course,” a source told Page Six at the time, adding that Kidman did not want to split and tried saving their relationship.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. nicolekidman/Instagram

Insiders also claim the exes has been living separately “since the beginning of summer.”

The “Big Little Lies” alum has allegedly been taking care of their children, while “holding the family together through this difficult time since Keith has been gone.”