Keith Urban Faces Fan Backlash After Changing 'The Fighter' Lyric Amid Divorce

Keith Urban sparked controversy by altering the lyrics to his song "The Fighter," originally inspired by his wife Nicole Kidman, during a recent concert. Instead of singing the original line, "When they’re tryna get to you, baby I’ll be the fighter," Urban changed it to "When they’re tryna get to you, Maggie I’ll be your guitar player," referencing rising country artist Maggie Baugh, who joined him on tour. Baugh shared the video on Instagram just days before the public learned of Urban and Kidman's separation and Kidman's subsequent filing for divorce after nearly two decades of marriage. Fans criticized the lyric change as disrespectful and insensitive, given the song's origins as a vow of support and protection for Kidman. Urban previously explained that the song was based on a conversation with Kidman about standing by each other during tough times. The incident has fueled speculation about Urban's personal life amid reports of him moving on with someone else, with Baugh facing backlash as some accused her of being a "homewrecker."