There are growing concerns for Keith Urban as he was forced to cancel a second public appearance this week.
The country singer, who is currently in the midst of a divorce from Nicole Kidman after 19 years of marriage, canceled a concert just hours before he was set to take the stage.
Keith was forced to cancel his High and Alive World Tour stop in South Carolina after being diagnosed with laryngitis earlier this week.
“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,
“Hey Greenville, I’m so SO sorry to have to cancel the show,” Keith wrote in his own statement. “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. I’m looking forward to getting back there when we can!!!!!”
Keith Urban has been noticeably absent from the public eye lately, raising questions among fans and industry insiders.
Sources close to the country superstar reveal that Keith is currently in hiding, avoiding the press as he navigates the difficult aftermath of his recent divorce.
“Things are just too awkward right now and Keith just doesn’t have the confidence to face all the press,” an insider told Woman’s Day. “He’s got paps hunting him down and he’s no longer taking direct calls.”
Before his latest concert cancellation, Keith was also slated to appear at the red carpet premiere of The Road, a new reality competition series he is involved with.
But despite the excitement surrounding the show’s launch, Keith decided to skip the premiere event held 15 October on the rooftop of Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Bar in Nashville.
“He’s annoyed to have missed this but part of him is embarrassed to show his face on a red carpet until things settle down with his divorce,” our source explains. “The last thing he needs is to overshadow his new show with all his personal issues.”
Keith is said to be particularly sensitive to how the media is framing the situation, aware that public perception could paint him in a negative light.
“He knows he’s being painted as the bad guy and he doesn’t want that to be the focus of The Road – he owes that to the contestants and crew,” our insider adds.
The Road follows twelve aspiring musicians competing for a $250,000 prize, a record label contract, and the chance to perform at the iconic Stagecoach Music Festival.
Contestants travel cross-country, opening for Keith Urban at smaller venues, while chasing their dreams. The show has already garnered buzz, with hosts and mentors like Gretchen Wilson and Blake Shelton adding star power to the series.
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