Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 2, 2025 · Entertainment

Nashville Buzz: Keith Urban's New Rumored Romance Sparks Divorce Drama

Maggie Baugh, 25, has been thrust into the spotlight as reports surface that Keith Urban, 57, has already moved on 'with a younger woman in the [music] business,' one source told the Daily Mail

The Cheating Heartbreak: Keith Urban's Secret Romance Exposed!

In a shocking turn of events, country music superstar Keith Urban has allegedly moved on with a younger new girlfriend, leaving his wife of 19 years, Nicole Kidman, in the dark about their impending divorce. The news sent shockwaves through Nashville's Music City, where Urban and Kidman have called home for nearly two decades.

But who is the "other woman" behind Urban's sudden desire to leave his high-profile marriage? Sources close to the singer claim it's none other than 25-year-old rising country star Maggie Baugh, a classically trained violinist and guitarist who has been traveling with Urban on his High and Alive World Tour this summer.

The aspiring musician (right) first performed with Urban in April 2024 at the CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas

Baugh's father, Chuck, seemed hesitant to confirm or deny the rumors when questioned by thescholarlynote.com. "I don't know anything about it, other than she's a guitar player for him," he said, trying to downplay the speculation. But insiders claim that Baugh and Urban have been cozying up on-stage and off, with some even suggesting that their professional relationship has crossed over into something more romantic.

The rumors began circulating after a music industry source revealed to thescholarlynote.com that Urban had already moved on "with a younger woman in the business." Online sleuths quickly zeroed in on Baugh, who has been making waves in Nashville with her impressive musical talents and budding popularity on TikTok. With over 370,000 followers, Baugh's videos showcasing her violin skills have likely caught Urban's eye.

But what really sparked the speculation was a recent video of Baugh performing with Urban at one of his concerts – the very same song that he famously wrote in tribute to Kidman. In the footage, Urban appears to change the lyrics, singing "Maggie I'll be your guitar player" instead of the original line. One Nashville radio professional described the on-stage chemistry between the two as "electric," and even if he didn't know what he knew, he'd still suspect that something was brewing.

Baugh and Urban perform during the iHeartCountry Festival in May 2024 in Austin, Texas

Urban and Baugh's alleged romance has been a hot topic of discussion in Music City, with some calling it a classic case of "one big high school" – where rumors and innuendo can run wild. But insiders claim that the gossip is 100% credible, and that Urban and Baugh have indeed been together for several months.

As the drama unfolds, Kidman is said to be leaning heavily on her family for support. She was spotted hiking with her sister Antonia in Nashville just days after the news broke, not far from the sprawling estate she once shared with Urban.

Meanwhile, Urban's tour continues, with a slate of shows scheduled throughout October. Whether Baugh will join him on stage remains to be seen – but one thing is certain: this scandal has left fans and friends alike buzzing with excitement.

The classically trained violinist joined Urban's touring band for his High and Alive Tour, which kicked off in May and runs throughout October

The Timeline of Cheating Scandal

  • April 2024: Urban invites Baugh to perform with him at the CMT Music Awards.
  • Later that year: Urban offers Baugh a job in his band, and she joins him for appearances on Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel.
  • May 2024: Baugh travels with Urban on his High and Alive World Tour as a guitarist.
  • June 2024: News of Urban's impending divorce from Kidman breaks, sending shockwaves through Nashville.
  • Tuesday, [insert date]: The speculation around Baugh begins in earnest after the music industry source reveals that Urban has moved on "with a younger woman in the business."
  • Wednesday, [insert date]: Chuck Baugh is questioned by thescholarlynote.com about his daughter's relationship with Urban.

Urban and Kidman, who married in 2006, have called Nashville home for nearly two decades. The former couple purchased a $4million farm in 2008

Pictured in April 2024: Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman with daughters Sunday Rose (second from left) and Faith Margaret (center left) and Kidman's sister Antonia (right)

In exclusive Daily Mail photos, Kidman was seen for the first time since the collapse of her 19-year marriage to Urban. She was pictured hiking with her sister, Antonia, near her Nashville home