Keith Urban is ending his long-standing professional relationship with manager Gary Borman after 25 years. The country music star and Borman, who is retiring after half a century in the music industry, have decided to part ways, marking the conclusion of a significant era in Urban’s career.
Borman will be closing his namesake management company, Borman Nashville. Urban expressed deep gratitude for their shared journey, reflecting on the creative successes they achieved together. The 58-year-old artist wished Borman and his team well as they embark on new paths.
I’m so grateful to Gary (and my entire Borman Nashville family) for the most incredible and successful time together,
Urban said in a statement to Page Six.
It was extraordinary – what we were able to accomplish together – and I’ll forever be grateful for the creative and collaborative spirit we were all a part of for so long.
Urban added.
Gary Borman echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the warm place Urban holds in his heart despite the end of their business relationship.
The place that I have in my heart will remain warm and my mind filled with wonderful memories,
Borman shared.
Urban Preparing to Transition to a New Management Team
While no formal announcement has yet been made, sources confirm that Keith Urban is set to join a new management firm. The change follows the significant shift in his career as he moves forward from the partnership with Borman Nashville.
Borman’s management career boasts work with several major artists, including The Bee Gees, James Taylor, Faith Hill, Violent Femmes, and Dwight Yoakam. His retirement marks the end of an influential chapter in the music business.
Divorce Officially Finalized, Rumors of New Romances Surface
Just over one month ago, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman officially ended their 19-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. Since their separation, attention has turned to their personal lives and potential new relationships.
Reports have linked Urban to fellow country singer Karley Scott Collins, suggesting he may be moving on. Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman’s romantic prospects have attracted interest as well, with TMZ reporting she is being pursued by Paul Salem, chairman of the board at MGM Resorts International.
Paul Salem, 62, is said to have expressed admiration for Kidman after meeting her twice through mutual friends in group settings. Despite this, insiders emphasize that there has been no one-on-one interaction and both parties remain single.
Significance of These Changes and What Lies Ahead
Keith Urban’s separation from his longtime manager reflects a turning point in both his personal and professional life. As he adapts to new management, fans and industry watchers will be curious about the direction his career will take next. Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman’s reported new romance adds another layer of intrigue to the lives of the former couple, highlighting their parallel paths forward after divorce.
