Keith Urban at a Career Crossroads
Here's the scoop, folks. Keith Urban is standing at a pivotal moment in his career. According to an exclusive source from Closer, the country music star is contemplating a big move back to Hollywood. This decision isn't just about career opportunities—it's also about maintaining his sobriety. Keith, who turns 57 this October, has been candid about his battles with substance abuse, and staying busy is a key part of his recovery plan.
In a candid conversation with our source, we learned that one of Keith’s main strategies for staying sober is to keep himself occupied. “One of Keith’s keys to staying clean and sober is staying extremely busy,” the source revealed. This is particularly important as Keith approaches another milestone birthday, turning 57 on October 26.
Time for a Change in Pace?
But here's the thing: things have slowed down for Keith. “It’s always a red flag when Keith isn’t working on a big new project or writing and recording,” the source warned. This summer, Keith took a significant amount of downtime, which is unusual for him. Now, there's chatter in his inner circle that he might want to shift gears and focus more on opportunities in Los Angeles.
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While Keith has stepped away from television, his wife Nicole Kidman, also 57, has been keeping busy with her thriving Hollywood film career. “People worry about Keith in general because of his dark days and his private struggles,” the source shared. “Idle hands are the devil’s playthings, and the fact is, he has been a lot less busy in the last 12 months than Nicole has been.”
TV as a Lifeline
Let’s not forget the positive impact television had on Keith’s mental health. “When Keith was on TV regularly, it was one of the best things ever for Keith’s mood and his mental health,” the source explained. Keith’s time as a coach on The Voice Australia was a highlight of his career, and it seems like he might be missing that energy.
Keith is known as a sweet and gentle guy, but he’s also been open about his vulnerabilities. “He’s capable of massive acts of self-destruction,” the source admitted. “Nobody wants to see history repeat itself!” This is why the idea of Keith working more in LA is gaining traction—it could provide the structure and purpose he needs to stay on track.
Reflections on Sobriety
Back in 2022, Keith opened up to The Times about his struggles with substance abuse. He shared that growing up in an alcoholic household made it difficult for him to recognize his own vulnerabilities. “My dad was an alcoholic, so I grew up in an alcoholic house and it took me a long time to believe I was wired the same,” he confessed. Despite his past, Keith has always tried to keep things light for his fans. “I don’t talk a lot about it because I love my audience being able to just come and have a great time,” he added.
Keith’s turning point came in 1998 when he entered rehab. But it was his marriage to Nicole Kidman in 2006 that truly transformed his life. Shortly after their wedding, Keith checked into the Betty Ford Center, and his gratitude for Nicole is beautifully expressed in his 2009 song “Thank You.”
“There were nights where I was sure / I wouldn’t see the morning sun / And there were days that seemed so dark / I couldn’t wait for night to come,” he sings. “I thank you for my life / And I thank god for grace and mercy / And that you became my wife.”
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Keith emphasized the importance of finding new ways to navigate life without relying on substances. “I needed to figure out a different way to be in the world,” he said. Thankfully, this hasn’t impacted his creativity. “I’m glad it didn’t change anything about my music. I wrote plenty of hit songs while drunk. I wrote plenty sober. I feel lucky it hasn’t defined my creativity.”
