3:30 AM is a lonely time to realize your world has changed. Keith Urban wakes up in the dark on a cold tour bus and feels the heavy weight of a quiet life. For nineteen years, his world was full of laughter and the sweet chaos of a home with his daughters. Now, he is alone on the road with nothing but the hum of the tires to keep him company. This is a side of the superstar you have never seen before.
Keith confessed that the sudden quiet of his new life is confronting. He misses the everyday chaos of being a full time dad more than the cheers of a crowd. It is a struggle between being a world-class performer and just being a father who wants to go home.
Watch this footage of his new reality to understand what he is going through:
Keith Urban Admitted Feeling ‘Lonely and Miserable’
One viewer said that seeing him this way makes them want to give him a huge hug. Another person mentioned that even famous people feel the same pain we do when a family breaks apart. It is clear that fans are seeing a man who is truly hurting.
While he faces these lonely nights on the bus, his music is starting to change too. He is finding a new way to speak his truth through his guitar strings.
Keith Urban – Live on the High and Alive Tour
He is making a big move by planning a trip to the Bahamas. He wants to meet his daughters on neutral ground where there are no loud crowds. During his latest shows, he has even swapped out some of his old love songs for ones that feel more real right now.
Keith has always been a man who wears his heart on his sleeve. His voice has a way of making us feel like he is telling us a secret. This journey is just beginning, and he is showing us that it is okay to be vulnerable. Follow Keith Urban on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. It is a long road ahead, but he is not walking it alone.