

The spotlight hit the four-time Grammy winner just as the chorus broke and the tempo sped up, leaving fans no time to process what was unfolding before them. As soon as the crowd heard the opening lines of “Tumbleweed,” they instinctively jumped out of their seats and began singing right along with him. Urban opened the night with an offering from his current album that reflects the name of his tour, The Speed of Now Part 1. No elaborate wardrobe or eye-catching prop was necessary as the music and his stage presence alone were enough to keep the audience captivated for the entire two hours. Sporting casual jeans and a t-shirt, the singer made his way to the mic, building anticipation with each step. He confidently emerged from the back of the smoke-filled stage as bright red lights flashed on the screens behind him, creating an electric atmosphere. The venue went dark, and the intensity of the music slowly grew, letting fans know Keith Urban was about to take the stage. Around 9 pm, it was time for the main event to commence.

He played a career-spanning setlist featuring hits from his 2002 Golden Road album to his current highly requested single, “Brown Eyes Baby” and many more in between.īefore Urban stepped on stage, his opening acts Ingrid Andress and Tyler Hubbard got the fans warmed up for the night with their boot-stomping hits.

The energy from the audience in the front row was just as intense as those all the way in the back, fueling the country-rock star’s fire. In his own words, the crowd was “rowdy, buzzed, rearing to go.” 24.) at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater. Keith Urban came to Chicago, IL as part of The Speed Of Now Tour on Saturday evening (Sept.
