Keith Urban Covers 'God Whispered Your Name' On 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'

Mar 13, 2020 by apost team

Keith Urban is making a major mainstream resurgence, and it’s not like the country legend ever left the public eye in the first place. Still, he is forcefully proving his staying power with a slate of new musical activities scheduled throughout 2020.

To kick off this wild year, the renowned artist debuted a profound televised rendition of “God Whispered Your Name” before a live studio audience. While this crowd had gathered to watch “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” it was Urban who clearly stole the show.

The fans in attendance went absolutely wild, and their effusive reaction makes total sense once you hear the performance yourself. Urban rarely does covers, so you know this song is something truly special.

According to Pop Culture, in explaining his decision to pick this arrangement, the singer said, “If I'm gonna record a song that I didn't write like this one, then it's gonna be a song that speaks to me really strongly.” Based on the overwhelmingly positive response, Urban is not the only one that felt the resonance of this incredible piece.

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The performer’s unique spin on this track takes its powerful meaning to a brand new level of brilliance. To explain the reasoning behind this song selection, the artist eloquently shared it came to him while he was “going through a season in life of being very lost and lonely and confused and not knowing how to get out of that.”

If this type of feeling is relatable to you, which is likely the case for most people at one point or another, then this powerhouse rendition is practically tailor-made to give you a helping hand.

Based on the recording’s instantaneous critical acclaim, this is probably not the last time it will be played on live TV. In fact, the country icon is scheduled to host the 2020 ACM Awards, which would be an ideal venue for another take on this exceptionally rich track.

Although musical guests have not been officially confirmed, it is a safe bet to believe that Urban will deliver some fantastic music of his own, especially since the New Zealander is nominated for “Male Artist of the Year.”

You don’t even have to be a fan of the genre to appreciate this creative genius at work, and the enlightening statement is universally impactful. This rendition has the potential to uplift anyone who hears it, so be sure to pass it around as you see fit.