Country music star Keith Urban provided a moment of genuine and endearing spontaneity during the final concert of his High and Alive Tour, momentarily forgetting the lyrics to his own hit song. The incident occurred in front of a packed audience at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, demonstrating that even celebrated performers can have unscripted lapses on stage.
The singer was performing his 2017 duet “The Fighter,” a song originally recorded with Carrie Underwood. For this particular performance, Urban was joined on stage by fellow musician Natalie Stovall. Midway through the number, Urban experienced a sudden memory block.
Rather than attempting to conceal the mistake, the artist addressed it directly and humorously with the audience. Not trying to hide it, he admitted, “And I’ve forgotten my own words to my song.” The Nashville crowd responded with immediate support, cheering enthusiastically to encourage him.
Stovall also handled the situation with grace, continuing to dance alongside him until he was able to recall the lyrics and resume the performance. The moment quickly became a highlight for fans, who took to social media to express their admiration for the singer’s authentic reaction.
Instead of criticizing the error, online commentators focused on the positive chemistry between the two artists on stage. One fan wrote, “Love these two together. They knock it out of the park. Love this song. OMG.” Another comment simply praised his talent, stating, “He’s so good at singing.”
While Stovall received significant praise for her role in the duet, some fans nostalgically referenced the song’s original collaborator. One social media user noted, “Love him and Carrie singing it,” recalling the popular recording with Carrie Underwood. The original version of “The Fighter” was a major commercial success, peaking at number two on the US Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts.
@bravesbama82 The Fighter- Keith Urban 10-17-25 #bridgestonearena #nashville #highandaliveworldtour
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It also earned several awards from the Academy of Country Music and the CMT Music Awards. In recent weeks, Urban has often performed the song with his guitarist, Maggie Baugh. Reports had suggested the song was temporarily pulled from his setlist due to personal rumors, making its return for the tour finale notable for dedicated followers.
Although the High and Alive Tour has now concluded, fans will have another opportunity to see Keith Urban perform live. His next scheduled appearance is on October 31st at the Boots on the Bayou music festival in Gonzales, Louisiana.
