Keith Urban Parts Ways With Two Longtime Bandmembers
In an unexpected move, Keith Urban has split from two key members of his band just months before kicking off the 2025 “High and Alive World Tour.” The change affects Jerry Flowers, his bandleader of 25 years, and Nathan Barlowe, a talented multi-instrumentalist.
Flowers shared the news on Instagram along with images of him with Urban on stage. He wrote, “It’s with a heavy but very 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. I have and 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 who 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.”
He concluded, “Now I’m going to open myself up to new opportunities and I’m excited to see what’s next for me. Thank you!!!”
Many fans reacted to the news, including one who wrote, “Jerry you are totally amazing, you were one of the reasons I always wanted to go see the concerts it will never be the same without you however someone will grab you up you are so good.”
Jason Aldean bass player Tully Kennedy commented, “This is a massive loss for Keith and all his fans. You are such a badass and I gotta say this makes no sense.”
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Barlowe spent nine years making unique sounds with the group. His creation, “The Phantom” – a custom-built instrument – brought new sounds to the 2016 Ripcord Tour. Now both musicians are leaving as the band gets ready for next year’s shows.
Both musicians brought unique talents to the group – Flowers leading the band from his bass spot while Barlowe moved between instruments seamlessly.
This change marks a rare shakeup for Urban’s usually steady band. Since joining in the late ’90s, Flowers had been a familiar face through countless shows and recordings.
There has been no word or comments on social media or otherwise from Urban at this time.
