Keith Urban recently sparked a whirlwind of attention when he name-checked his guitarist, Maggie Baugh, during a love song, just days before Nicole Kidman filed for divorce.
While performing “The Fighter,” a song he once described as a vow to Nicole, Urban suddenly sang, “When they’re tryna get to you, Maggie I’ll be your guitar player.”
The 25-year-old musician, with a fiddle under one arm and a guitar strapped over her shoulder, posted the clip on Instagram with the caption, “Did he just say that👀,” instantly sending social media into a frenzy.
The timing of the lyric swap, two days before Kidman officially filed for divorce, fueled speculation across TMZ, The Daily Mail, and Twitter. While no one directly accused Baugh of anything, the internet buzzed about the young, multi-talented musician suddenly thrust into the spotlight.
Who is Maggie Baugh?
Maggie Baugh is a versatile utility musician, capable of switching between guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and even piano with ease. Born in Boca Raton, Florida, she started playing violin at six and by 11 was performing at Carnegie Hall.
Moving to Nashville at 18 with no family connections in the music industry, she carved her own path. Her parents—her dad, a microbiologist and her mom, a dog trainer—were far removed from the music business, making her rise all the more remarkable.
By 2023, Baugh had made waves with her debut record Dear Me, which racked up half a million streams on its first day and climbed the iTunes country charts. The title track, born from bullying and personal struggles in middle school, highlighted her ability to turn pain into powerful melodies—a quality that resonated with fans.
Her TikTok series Finish the Lick further amplified her fame, drawing millions of views as she completed famous guitar riffs in raw, quick performances. Within weeks, her followers grew from 20,000 to six figures, proving she could carve out her own lane in the digital music landscape.
Keith Urban noticed her talent. She first appeared with him at the 2024 CMT Awards and soon joined his High and Alive World Tour, describing the experience as “rock star school.”
On tour, Baugh showcased her versatility, seamlessly switching between guitar and fiddle in front of stadiums of 20,000 people, earning the respect of fans and fellow musicians alike.
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