Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson perform on "CMA Fest," a three-hour concert special, airing Tuesday, June 25, 2024, on ABC.ABC
Keith Urban made waves back in January when he cut ties with a three of his long-time band members, and he is finally breaking his silence on the situation.
“I’ve always followed the inner voice that says it’s time to make a change in any area of my life and sort of just take the leap,” Urban reportedly said.
Among those that Urban cut ties with was Jerry Flowers, a guitar player and his band leader for more than 25 years. He also let go of drummer Terence F. Clark and his keyboard player, Nathan Barlowe.
“It’s with a heavy but full heart that after 25 years on stage with Keith Urban, Keith has decided to make a lineup change and I will no longer be in the band,” Flowers wrote on Instagram. “I have an always will have the utmost respect and love for Keith and I treasure the amazing years we had together. I want to thank all the fans that have showed me so much love for so many years and I hope I was a small part of bringing you joy and happiness thru our shows. Now I’m going to open myself up to new opportunities and I’m excited to see what’s next for me.”
The others also thanked Urban for their time in the band.
While he has parted ways with some talented players, Urban said he feels like he has been “really lucky with this band.”
“I’m really looking forward to getting out with the new band, new songs, new production, new everything,” he said.
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