Keith Urban Brings Joy to Nashville Children’s Hospital with Guitar Donations for Music Therapy
Keith Urban at Seacrest Studios.
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Donn Jones/Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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- Keith Urban recently visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville.
- He led an acoustic sing-along and donated guitars to the hospital’s music therapy program.
- “Keith is a wonderful friend to our hospital with several visits over the years,” said Dr. Meg Rush, president of the hospital.
This holiday season, Keith Urban is giving back to the community. Earlier this week, the 58-year-old country star visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. During his visit, Urban engaged with patients and their families, leading an acoustic sing-along and donating guitars to enhance the hospital’s music therapy program.
While at the hospital’s Seacrest Studios, Urban also answered fan questions and took photos, important moments for both patients and their families. Dr. Meg Rush expressed gratitude for Urban’s visit, stating that the staff is “truly grateful” for his generous time and efforts.
Keith Urban at Seacrest Studios.
Donn Jones/Vanderbilt University Medical Center
“Keith is a wonderful friend to our hospital with several visits over the years,” added Rush. His donation of guitars will support the music therapy program, which employs board-certified therapists to provide emotional support, manage pain and anxiety, and promote overall well-being for children and families during their hospital stays.
Keith Urban at Seacrest Studios.
Donn Jones/Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital is recognized as one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals and the largest in the Southeast. It is ranked nationally in ten specialties and offers top-tier neonatal and emergency care, partnering with experts across Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The hospital is dedicated to pioneering research and innovation in pediatric healthcare, ensuring the latest treatments are available at their facility and 22 regional clinics.
Keith Urban at Seacrest Studios.
Donn Jones/Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Last month, Urban performed his 1999 hit “Where the Blacktop Ends” during the 2025 CMA Awards alongside host Lainey Wilson, marking his first televised appearance since his separation from estranged wife Nicole Kidman over the summer. News of their separation was confirmed on September 29, and Kidman filed for divorce the following day after 19 years of marriage.
Following the conclusion of his High and Alive World Tour earlier this year, Urban is set to return to the stage with performances in the Caribbean, England, the United States, and Canada in 2026.
