Rising country music artist Karley Scott Collins has publicly dismissed as 'absolutely ridiculous' the swirling speculation that she is romantically involved with Keith Urban following his high-profile divorce from actress Nicole Kidman.
Tour Opener Hits Back at Baseless Claims
The 26-year-old singer, who opened for the 58-year-old star on his 2025 High and Alive tour, took to her Instagram Story on Sunday to share a screenshot of a headline claiming 'Keith Urban moved in with GF Karley Scott Collins?'. Collins firmly denied the report, writing 'Y’all this is absolutely RIDICULOUS and untrue' alongside a laughing emoji.
This is not the first time Urban has been linked to a colleague since the divorce proceedings began. In October 2025, he altered the lyrics of his song 'The Fighter', originally inspired by Kidman, to include the name of his guitarist, Maggie Baugh. The moment, captured on video, sparked immediate online rumours, which were later denied by Baugh's friend and her father, who described their relationship as a 'musician thing'.
Finalising a Nearly Two-Decade Marriage
The rumours stem from the formal end of Urban and Kidman's 19-year marriage. Kidman, also 58, initiated divorce proceedings in September 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was finalised earlier this month, with Judge Stephanie J. Williams stating the differences rendered the marriage's continuation 'impractical and impossible'.
Initial reports suggested the Oscar-winning actress was reluctant to separate and had tried to save the marriage, while the decision to part ways came from Urban. A source told TMZ the couple had been living apart since the start of summer 2025. All financial and custody matters were settled on the day of the initial filing.
Family and Settlement Details
Under the terms of the divorce, Kidman will serve as the primary residential parent for their two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. The children are expected to continue living in Nashville. The settlement stipulates that neither parent will pay child or spousal support, and their joint assets will be divided roughly equally.
Kidman also has two adopted adult children from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise. The couple, once a constant and supportive presence on red carpets, had spoken publicly about marital challenges in the past, but few external signs pointed to an impending divorce.
The intense public interest in Urban's personal life highlights the enduring spotlight on celebrity relationships, even after they conclude. With the legal process now complete and rumours firmly shut down by those involved, both parties appear focused on co-parenting and moving forward.
