keith's fresh start

Keith Urban Hits Reset With New Manager, New Music Plans, and a Fresh Nashville Chapter

Country crossover king Keith Urban quietly reshuffles his camp, refurbishes a Nashville HQ and lines up new material as he embarks on a high-stakes professional reboot for Pop Quest.
PUBLISHED 23 Mar 2026 18:00 GMT UPDATED 23 Mar 2026 18:00 GMT

Key Points

  • Switches management to Crush Music after ending a two-decade partnership with Gary Borman.
  • Reworking Nashville studio and preparing new music as part of his career reinvention.
  • Divorce from Nicole Kidman reportedly finalised; Kidman receiving support from friend John Travolta.

KEITH Urban is entering a new era.

The country star is reportedly rebuilding his professional life following a major split from longtime manager Gary Borman, while also renovating his Nashville recording studio and preparing new music.

According to the report, Urban has been making big changes behind the scenes and surrounding himself with a new team as he focuses on the next phase of his career.

Sources claimed he is treating the transition as a serious fresh start and is energised by the new direction.

One of the biggest developments is Urban’s move to Crush Music, the management company known for working with artists including Miley Cyrus and Green Day. The change marks the end of a long partnership with Borman, who had worked with Urban for more than two decades.

The article also revisits Urban’s personal life, including his divorce from Nicole Kidman, which was reportedly finalised in early January. The former couple share two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.

Meanwhile, Kidman is said to have support from longtime friend John Travolta, who has reportedly been checking in on her during the transition.

For Urban, the focus now appears to be firmly on music, reinvention, and what comes next.

Why This Matters

Urban's shake-up matters because new management, studio renovation, and fresh music signal a major artistic reset that could reshape his sound, career trajectory and Nashville influence—affecting fans, collaborators, and how country-pop adapts post-divorce era.

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