Keith Urban and Glen Campbell are giants in the country music realm. Keith, an Australian-American artist, has captivated audiences with hits like “Somebody Like You” and “Blue Ain’t Your Colour.” Glen, a legendary figure, is celebrated for classics such as “Wichita Lineman,” often regarded as “the first existential country song.”
When these two shared the stage in 2009, it was a momentous event for country music.
This performance took place at the Staples Center in Las Vegas, as part of Keith Urban’s Escape Together World Tour.
This memorable performance happened at the Staples Center in Los Angeles during Keith Urban’s Escape Together world tour. Urban thrilled the audience by announcing, “Please welcome to the stage to do a little turn with me…Glen Campbell!”
The crowd erupted in applause as Campbell joined Urban on stage. After exchanging a few words with the fans, the duo performed an acoustic version of “Wichita Lineman,” featuring Glen on vocals and lead guitar, while Keith played rhythm guitar.
Keith couldn’t hide his admiration for Glen, seizing the moment to play alongside his musical hero. Glen reciprocated the respect, openly declaring Keith as “the best in the world” before they started their performance.
After the video was uploaded to YouTube, fans from around the world flooded the comments section with praise, saying things like, “I am in awe of how kind and gentle Keith Urban was. Glenn Campbell will forever have a place in my heart as the absolute best….I’m impressed with Keith, too. What a duo!” or “Glen’s vocals were even more impressive than his guitar skills. This is way past his prime, but his purity can still be recognized. Keith is always a class act.”