Where Was Maggie Baugh During Keith Urban’s First Post-Divorce Show? Details Explained
After splitting from Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban made a comeback to the stage, but one guitarist involved in circulating romance rumors was not present, and the reason was easier to figure out than most people thought.
Following the announcement of his separation from Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban gave his first live performance. There were rumors of a potential new romance when the show debuted. The focus of the conversation has been one name: musician Maggie Baugh. However, the headlines had nothing to do with her not being on stage.
Baugh is neither an opening act or member of Urban’s tour band, a source told TMZ. She was a one-time fill-in when she appeared in Chicago, which caused speculation following some lyric alterations. Natalie Stovall was unable to perform that evening, so she filled in.
Baugh did not attend Urban’s performance at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, for that reason. She just wasn’t supposed to perform. Baugh has previously joined Urban, although only occasionally.
She had worked with Urban’s band prior to this tour and had already performed at a private event in Las Vegas earlier this year. She is not heavily involved in the current “High and Alive” world tour, though.
Baugh has not commented since rumors circulated that Urban and Kidman had split up. Even though her real job seems to be modest, her silent demeanor has sparked more conjecture.
For the first time since Kidman filed for divorce earlier this week, Urban was seen out in public. After years of marriage, the country music artist made a noticeable change by showing up without his wedding band.
Wearing sunglasses and a dark hat, he stayed out of sight. He held a big tan bag in his hand and a brown leather backpack slung over one shoulder. The most attention was drawn to the missing band on his left hand, which sparked more discussion regarding the separation.
As we previously reported, on October 1, 2025, country music icon Keith Urban altered the words of one of his most intimate songs, escalating speculation of a potential romance between him and up-and-coming artist Maggie Baugh. Chuck Baugh, Maggie’s father, has spoken on this and the fan outrage has gone global.
Keith seemed to dedicate his smash song “The Fighter” to the 25-year-old, whose ex-wife Nicole Kidman had already filed for divorce.
Fans Are Startled by Keith’s Onstage Lyric Change
During a live performance, Keith changed the lyrics to his popular song “The Fighter,” saying, “When they try to get to you, Maggie, I’ll be your guitar player,” rather than the original line, which read, “When they’re tryin’ to get to you, Baby, I’ll be the fighter.”
Maggie herself documented the occasion in an Instagram image, which went viral online and sparked rumors about Keith’s private life.
Astonished fans responded to the video in hundreds of ways, with many taking the lyric switch as a public show of support for Maggie.
Maggie ‘Stole’ Nicole’s husband, according to fans
“Okay, dumping Nicole is looking more suspect,” someone commented. “@a_sweet_life_always most definitely,” another person added. After he expelled other longtime band members, she joined the group a year ago. “Definitely suspect [sic].”
As soon as things became ugly, one internet user said, “@sherylash It is so clear that she took him away from Nicole. I feel terrible for Nicole. When the celebration is finished and he sees [sic] the elegant woman he is losing, he will also dump her.
With terrible bluntness, another was added: “@tracyahooper So, he slaps Nicole in the face by altering the lyrics of a song he made for her to include the other woman, and then he goes and sleeps with his guitar player?” “You broke up Keith Urban and Nicole,” a distraught admirer wrote. “Homewrecker 😜😄.”
Some believed this to be a classic example of a midlife crisis playing out in real time. “@calisun123 Yes, he is going through a midlife crisis. He moved on to the trashy after ditching the classy, and he will eventually move on once more. Being single is unbearable for this type of guy. One commenter said, “And he’s looking more and more like his ego and macho-ness is in jeopardy [sic] 🙄🙄🙄.”
Maggie’s Dad Answers
When an informant first told the Daily Mail on Tuesday, September 30, that the woman at the heart of the accusations—now known as Maggie—is a budding musician from Nashville’s vibrant music scene, the rumors gained traction.
“I don’t know anything about it, other than she’s a guitar player for him,” said Chuck, Maggie’s father, in response to a Daily Mail interview. It has less to do with dating and more to do with musicians.
This may be the first time that many people have heard of Maggie in relation to the country music artist, but her ascent to fame has been anything from typical.
Maggie’s Ascent to Stardom: From Tormented Schoolgirl to Emerging Country Music Artist
Maggie, who was born in Boca Raton, Florida, started learning music at the age of six by playing the classical violin. She grew up listening to symphony programs and sheet music, but her heart was drawn to self-written songs, soul-baring melodies, and naked lyrics.
She started playing at festivals in the Southeast United States after releasing her debut album as a youngster. “I started going to Nashville [Tenn.] when I was 13 and started songwriting around the same age,” Maggie said. “I put out my very first record when I was 13 years old.” At the age of 18, she finally moved to Nashville, uprooting her life.
She found comfort in singing and songwriting, a personal love that quickly became a career, while battling bullying at school. Her violin teacher’s suggestion that she try the guitar was a turning point. Everything changed with that one proposal, which led her to become a country music producer instead of a classical artist.
Her departure from classical music was very personal, not rebellious. Her gregarious nature was not suited to the solitary world of orchestras. She yearned for independence and a place where she could express and write her own truth.
She discovered it in country music, and she fully asserted it by creating her own album, “Entertainers Heart,” on her own.
Maggie traveled her fiddle and her family to Austin, Texas, to try out for “America’s Got Talent” when she was just 11 years old, long before she had thoughts of being famous on the internet or moving to Nashville. Even though she didn’t make the cut, the experience would have a significant impact on her career.
The biggest break for Maggie occurred during a huge televised concert when Keith asked her to play multi-instrument in his band. Maggie was the ideal fit for Keith, who was looking for female musicians who could play both guitar and violin.
Pittsburgh Music Magazine claims that Maggie Baugh joined Keith on tour and performed at the Country Music Television (CMT) Awards, acquiring practical knowledge that would support her “Entertainers Heart” headline tour, which currently has 60 dates with stops abroad.
Keith was profoundly impacted by performing with a world-renowned artist, both musically and personally. “It was like attending rock star school when I worked with him. “He is an encyclopedia of music,” she remarked.
She is also enjoying every moment of life while traveling. She expressed her enthusiasm on Instagram during her September 24 tour stop in Chicago, writing, “It is always a blast hanging with Keith and the Crew.” I am thankful to be in Chicago this evening. Let’s go, everyone.
As of right now, the rumors are still just that—speculation stoked by a single lyric alteration, fan responses, and a protective father’s remarks. The world will be watching as Keith and Maggie continue to write the next verses of their interwoven narrative, both onstage and off, regardless of whether this is just a musician’s friendship or the start of something more profound.
