Keith Urban is kicking off a brand new era of touring with an upcoming concert in Toronto, Canada on January 13.
The country music star, 57, shared a snow-covered video on social media promoting his upcoming show while still in Nashville, near the home he shares with wife Nicole Kidman and their two daughters, Sunday and Faith. They also have homes in New York and Sydney.
“We’re in Nashville today, beautiful Nashville!” he said in the clip, covered with full ski gear, snow goggles and a beanie. “We’ll be in Canada on Monday. But right now we’re in Nashville, enjoying one of 2-3 days of snow that we get.”
However, while some fans expressed excitement over the coming show, others were disappointed that he didn’t address news of major shifts within his touring band.
“Why are you changing band members… Jerry has been a part of the band as far back as the ranch,” one commented, with another also adding: “We love you Keith but bring back Jerry and Nathan!”
The members being referred to are bassist and songwriter Jerry Flowers and multi-instrumentalist Nathan Barlowe, who’ve been longtime members of Keith’s band. Nathan has been with the Australian musician for nearly a decade, while Jerry has toured with Keith for the better part of 25 years.
Ahead of the High and Alive World Tour, both shared social media statements revealing their departure from the band, although neither explicitly stated the reasons for their exit, simply alluding to a “lineup change.”
