Keith Urban Enters Rehab

Posted Oct 20th 2006 3:59PM by TMZ Staff

It appeared his life was picture perfect, but now Keith Urban says he's been battling alcohol abuse and has entered a treatment rehabilitation center.

According to a statement issued by Urban's publicist, the country singer checked himself in last night with Nicole Kidman, his wife of four months, by his side.

Urban says, "I deeply regret the hurt this has caused Nicole and the ones that love and support me." He adds, "One can never let one's guard down on recovery and I'm afraid that I have."

Urban's statement ends with this message: "With the strength and unwavering support I am blessed to have from my wife, family and friends, I am determined and resolved to a positive outcome."

This is not Urban's first stint in rehab. The singer sought help in late 1998 for drug and alcohol abuse. Urban, who has admitted to free basing cocaine, once told USA Weekend Magazine "I had this house in Nashville where I used to do drugs. ... I remember one night crawling around on my hands and knees, looking for these little rocks at five in the morning."

All immediate appearances by Urban have been postponed.

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76. God bless Keith and Nicole. I have a family member who has battled addictions and I know how powerful the disease can be.
I also know the rewards of watching a loved one win the battle - one day at a time.

Posted at 12:29PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Megan

77. Nicole has been partying her brains out with him!!! he didn`t just fall ,she was getting wooed at the same time; and they talk about Hollywood? maybe he`ll get asked to be on the "View".

Posted at 12:56PM on Oct 21st 2006 by chriswc

78. I know what Keith is going through i'm battling to stay sober every day. God Bless Nicole for standing by him.

staying sober 1 day at a time

Posted at 1:17PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Diane

79. I am an Urban fan. I love his music and hope Keith is successful in rehab. I am also old enough to be his grandmother. Keith will get no more money from me. I will not support his bad habits. It's "tuff love" from this grandmother. Best on you ,Nana

Posted at 1:20PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Sue White

80. You know he has everything, yes he has worked for it but he is paid very well. But it is never enough for these singers. They have no idea what they are doing and do not even care. Always above everyone else. You sure do not see them getting arrested for admitting to doing drugs, but let us admit to this and the police would be on my door step. I like his music but I truly hate that he is NO example at all for this generation. Glad my son is grown. Christie

Posted at 1:28PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Christie

81. I'm just saying, I have notices a few of your comments and I gather that you were born as ass without a heart right? Well, get a grip and grow up! I can see that it is you that doesn't give a sh*t about anyone! Try to start caring about others. It has to start with someone. As far as Keith is concerned he has a illness. My mother was a VERY bad alcholic and as much as I hated that time in my life I learned that you HAVE to hit bottom to make changes. I hope for his sake that he can beat it. May GOD bless you #15 I'm just saying.

Posted at 2:05PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Teri

82.
#63 who made your sorry ASS the BOSS of this website? I DON"t CARE about these WACKOS including YOU...............................

Posted at 2:10PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Cheryl

83. I love Keith Urban and his music. I wish him the best. You, who put him down are just jealous. At least he's man enough to admit his problem and to get help. That life is not easy. Us normal people have no idea. I hope he wins this addiction and gets on with making the great music that I and a lot of people love.

Posted at 4:05PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Linda

84. Too all those Mels,Courtneys,Keiths,etc.there are two medications called neltroxone and campral that do work and you don't have to do all the AA bullsh*t.They are not addicting and work on your brain chemistry.If more people knew about this all those high priced rehabs would go under and your pain and suffering would be gone.I know because they are the ONLY thing that have worked for me.

Posted at 4:29PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Petra

85. I feel sorry for Keith but I can't say the same for Nicole: she 's a good actress but I dislike her as a person. She used Tom for her carrer and his money. Tom divorced Nicole and I believe he had his own reasons! She claims to be a good and devoted mother but as far as I remember she's living in Tennesse(her kids are living in L.A. with their daddy). Urban 's just unhappy with his ice-wife: just my opinion...God bless K.U.: there are a lot of beautiful sweet women in this world!

Posted at 5:49PM on Oct 21st 2006 by gim

86. #56 u talkin to me??
i have been through more crap in my life then you will ever know. grow up a**hole.
as least some people have feelings & YES i do like KEITH.

Posted at 7:14PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Tina

87. #56 you have know feelings. ru just wanting to pick on someone???
& yes I do like Keith

Posted at 7:15PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Tina

88. O my god. Just what Nicole needs after her awful divorce from Tom. She goes and marries an alcoholic womanizing loser!!!!!! You didnt want a womanizing musician thats why you dumped Lenny and then you go for Keith.

Posted at 7:28PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Lauren

89. nicole is nothing but a ice princess bitch & a horrible mother i believe she drove keith to drink!!!

Posted at 8:31PM on Oct 21st 2006 by Laurie

90. Just curious...do any of you think this marriage is going to last? Seems rather peculiar that they married four months ago, then they have two different careers going on which take them in opposit venues...her on location and him on tour...how easy it for musicians t really kicked the temptations of booze and how often is she going to be able to baby-sit him? I'm thinking of Renee Zwelleger and Kate Moss and her Pete and look at Kate Hudson and her husband from the Blavk Crowes...seems that being married to musicians is hell...and I'm wondering do the ones who have stayed with their famous musician men...do they turn a blind eye to their men's antics?

Posted at 8:50PM on Oct 21st 2006 by DC

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