Nicole Kidman has been a constant pillar of support for Keith Urban throughout their twelve-year marriage, and last night was no exception. She stood proudly by his side as he was honored with the Entertainer of the Year award at the 2018 Country Music Association Awards. The 51-year-old Australian actress glowed with pride as her husband accepted one of the industry’s highest accolades.
For the special night, Kidman wore an elegant black outfit featuring a feather-trimmed top with a daring neckline, matched with a knee-length skirt that flattered her graceful figure. She accessorized with gold bangles, dangling earrings, and wore her hair in a half-up style with soft waves cascading over one shoulder.
Urban opted for a laid-back yet stylish look, sporting a green T-shirt, jeans, and a plaid blazer. As his name was called, emotion overtook him onstage. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to his fans, his team, to God, and paid tribute to his late father, ending with a sincere, “God bless country music.” This marked his second time receiving the award—the first was in 2005.
Earlier in the show, Urban performed twice: first in a lively collaboration with Country Music Hall of Famer Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for “Highway 40 Blues,” and later, he energized the entire arena with a solo performance of “Never Comin’ Down,” drawing smiles and cheers from the audience—and from Kidman. At one point, the crowd even joined him in singing “Happy Birthday” to her, creating a touching and memorable moment.
With his emotional speech and electric stage presence, the evening was a celebration not just of Urban’s talent, but also of the people who’ve stood beside him along the way. And through it all, Nicole Kidman’s unwavering smile said it all—she couldn’t have been prouder.