Country Star Shares How Keith Urban Is Navigating Life After Divorce From Nicole Kidman: ‘My Guy’
Country Star Shares How Keith Urban Is Navigating Life After Divorce From Nicole Kidman: ‘My Guy’
Melinda LorgeSun, March 29, 2026 at 7:04 AM UTC
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Russell Dickerson and Keith Urban recently spent time overseas at the Country to Country Music Festival. While on the red carpet at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the “Yours” singer-songwriter spoke highly of his musical hero, whom he now considers a friend.
“I felt like a germ after every night because after every night, I was like, ‘I love you so much, you’re my hero,'” Dickerson said, reflecting on a recent conversation he had with the Aussie star while speaking to Page Six on Thursday, March 26. “I’m sorry I say this so much, but I don’t say this to anybody else.”
“I’ve toured with all of them,” he added, referring to the many country cohorts that he’s performed with. “But Keith Urban is my guy ....I learned his songs when I was learning guitar, and he’s such an influence on me learning guitar and everything.”
Dickerson, 38, said that while he hasn’t gotten a chance to shred on guitar alongside Urban just yet, the “Blue Ain’t Your Color” crooner, 58, did manage to watch his entire set from the side stage.
“It was very cool for him to watch [me perform my set],” Dickerson acknowledged. “It’s just planting seeds. Now he knows I can rip, and maybe one day I can get up and rip with him.”
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Urban recently made headlines outside of country music when news broke that he and Nicole Kidman, 58, were getting a divorce following 19 years of marriage. The Oscar-winning actress filed for divorce from the country hitmaker in September 2025, and their divorce was finalized on Jan. 6, 2026.
Speaking on how Urban appears to be navigating the split, Dickerson said, “I think he’s doing great. We didn’t get to spend tons of time together, but he seems to be in good spirits.”
“He’s always been focused on music, and so I think he’s just kind of doubling down on that, and it’s just beautiful,” he continued. “I can’t wait to hear what comes out of it.”
Dickerson’s suggestion is likely correct as Urban recently teased an upcoming covers album during a performance at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville, Tenn.
“It’s a thematic record (of) yacht rock songs,” Urban told the crowd during his set at the Ryman Auditorium. “You think I’mkidding? I’m not kidding.”
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This story was originally published by Parade on Mar 29, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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