Keith Urban has revealed that he really struggled after his planned live performances were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The country musician said he felt like he was ‘quivering in the corner’ for the first two weeks after he learnt his tours and concerts had to be postponed indefinitely.
And while in a much better place now, the 52-year-old told radio host, Zane Lowe, on Wednesday that it took some time to reclaim his ‘artistic confidence.’
Had a hard time: Keith Urban revealed on Wednesday that he really struggled for the first two weeks of social lockdown after all his tours and concerts had been postponed indefinitely
‘Someone the other day, I just called someone on the phone and they’re like, “Hey, Hey, how you doing?” I said, “That’s such a complicated question these days. Would you start with something easier?”‘ he began on Apple Music’s Beats 1 Radio.
‘I discovered that I derive too much of my artistic confidence from playing live and being in the studio and when those two things got taken out from under me, it affected my centre as a creative person, so I had to figure my way back to that creative place with confidence.’
‘That took a little while.’
Feelings: ‘Remember Jim Carrey’s character in Dumb and Dumber (pictured 1994) in the bathroom stall when he’s sucking his thumb, quivering in the corner. That’s about what I felt like for the first two weeks of this whole thing because, especially when it became more apparent we’re not going to be touring for a while’
New way of living: ‘I’m just like, “Nope. What? No, no, no, no.” Always toured. Always toured. Must tour. Trying to keep being creative in this new singular realm was a bit of a turn for me’ (pictured 2019)
Keith likened his mental state to the scene from Dumb and Dumber where Jim Carey’s character is visibly emotionally distressed.
‘Remember Jim Carrey’s character in Dumb and Dumber in the bathroom stall when he’s sucking his thumb, quivering in the corner. That’s about what I felt like for the first two weeks of this whole thing because, especially when it became more apparent we’re not going to be touring for a while.’
‘I’m just like, “Nope. What? No, no, no, no.” Always toured. Always toured. Must tour. Trying to keep being creative in this new singular realm was a bit of a turn for me.’
Better times: Keith took to social media earlier in the week to reminisce on his touring days
Music lover: One photo saw the singer share a photo from one of his earliest days with a guitar
Memories: He shared various pictures from his childhood to now to promote his latest single, Polaroid
And while he hasn’t been able to tour, the Blue Ain’t Your Color singer has continued to perform for his fans online.
He told the host on the Apple Music’s Beats 1 Radio show that he had come to the realization that he genuinely loved playing his guitar and it wasn’t just a job.
‘I love playing [guitar]. I realized the other day, it’s not just my job, it’s my hobby,’ he shared.
‘And I know that because right now it ain’t my job. I’m not earning s**t doing it. But I’m still playing free shows on the old web here. So apparently I love doing it too.’
More than work: He told the host on the Apple Music’s Beats 1 Radio show that he had come to the realization that he genuinely loved playing his guitar and it wasn’t just a job
Family: The Australian musician has been isolating in Nashville with his wife, Nicole Kidman, and their daughters
Keith took to social media earlier in the week to reminisce on his touring days.
‘Can’t wait til we get to do this again someday Nashville,’ he captioned one of his Polaroid photos.
He shared various pictures from his childhood to now to promote his latest single, Polaroid.
Keith has been using his time in social isolation to give his fans virtual concerts via his social media pages.
Keith and Nicole are parents to, Sunday Rose, 11, and Margaret Faith, nine (pictured 2017)
The Australian musician has been isolating in Nashville with his wife, Nicole Kidman, and their daughters, Sunday Rose, 11, and Margaret Faith, nine.
He said to Zane earlier in the week that he definitely ‘married up’ when he wed the actress.
‘What I’ve learned from her is to be more fearless in artistry and go for the curious place that you want to go to as an artist. Don’t question it.’
Keith and Nicole met in January 2005 at a G’Day USA event in Los Angeles and married one year later.
Forever love: Keith and Nicole met in January 2005 at a G’Day USA event and married one year later