Amidst the recent reports of a split between music icon Keith Urban and actress Nicole Kidman, attention has turned to Maggie Baugh, Urban’s talented guitarist. Baugh recently found herself in the public eye after a video surfaced showing Urban altering a lyric in his song “The Fighter.” Instead of singing, “When they’re tryna get to you, baby, I’ll be the fighter,” Urban sang, “When they’re tryna get to you, Maggie, I’ll be your guitar player.” Baugh herself captioned the video with “Did he just say that.” Further fueling speculation, she was reportedly absent from Urban’s first concert following the announcement of his separation from Kidman.
Here are five things to know about Maggie Baugh:
- Musical Journey Began Early: Baugh reportedly started her songwriting journey at the young age of 13. She shared in an interview that she began visiting Nashville and songwriting around the same age, even releasing her first record at 13. By 18, she had moved to Nashville and began touring extensively, eventually joining Keith Urban’s band.
- No Musical Family Background: Interestingly, Baugh mentioned that she is the only musician in her family. Her father is a microbiologist, and her mother manages a dog training business, making Maggie the sole outlier in a non-musical household.
- Focus on Personal Growth: Recently, Baugh teased a new single focused on overcoming temptation and negativity. She expressed a desire to offer encouragement through her music, especially during times of global negativity.
- Music as a Constant: Baugh has spoken about her deep connection with music, describing it as a constant in her life, even likening it to a boyfriend. When facing breakups, she turns to her guitar rather than seeking solace elsewhere.
- Father’s Perspective: When asked about a potential relationship between Baugh and Urban, her father stated he had no insight beyond her role as his guitarist, suggesting it was primarily a professional, musician-to-musician connection.