Keith Urban Makes Fashion Statement at CMA Awards
Country music star Keith Urban turned heads with his unexpected style choices during this week's CMA Awards in Nashville. The 58-year-old musician made his first television appearance since news broke in September about his separation from Nicole Kidman after 19 years of marriage.
Stage Appearance and Performance
Keith Urban stepped onto the stage to present the Entertainer of the Year award, showcasing a distinctive fashion sense that captured audience attention. The country rocker wore a sparkling sheer black collared shirt, unbuttoned at the chest to reveal his tattooed torso. He complemented the eye-catching garment with distressed black jeans featuring slightly frayed hems and completed the ensemble with black sneakers.
Later in the evening, Urban returned to perform alongside host Lainey Wilson during her opening medley of hit country songs. The final number featured his 1999 single Where the Blacktop Ends, with the musician appearing on stage wearing a black T-shirt displaying a colourful graffiti-style pattern. He maintained the rocker aesthetic with the same distressed jeans and carried a Paul Reed Smith guitar over his shoulder.
Contrasting Styles Post-Separation
Urban's bold fashion choices present a striking contrast to his former wife Nicole Kidman's recent public appearances. Just one week after their separation became public knowledge, the 58-year-old actress attended Paris Fashion Week looking stunning in casual attire. At the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 event, Kidman showcased her timeless beauty in a crisp white Chanet collared shirt paired with loose-fitting light blue trousers.
The Oscar winner continued to make fashion statements throughout October, notably opening the Vogue World: Hollywood runway show in Los Angeles. For this prestigious event, she dazzled in a custom black satin Chanel gown adorned with black camellias, inspired by a dress Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth wore in the 1946 film Gilda.
Meanwhile, Urban recently reflected on his style evolution during an appearance on Blake Shelton's podcast The Road. The singer laughed about memorable past looks, including a throwback photo showing him with long blond hair. Urban joked about his early career appearance, remarking he couldn't understand why he struggled to get signed during that period.
