Keith Urban is feeling the love from his tour mates on his birthday! The country music superstar, who turned 58 years old on Sunday, Oct. 26, received a very special gift — a custom-designed Gibson guitar — from Chase Matthew, who served as a special guest on his 2025 High & Alive World Tour.
In a heartfelt video post on Matthew’s Instagram page, Urban can be seen getting emotional as the “Darlin’” singer, 27, shares his gratitude for having had the opportunity to join Urban on the road. The trek was a major highlight for Matthew as it brought him to places he had never imagined in North America, as well as overseas in Australia.
“Thank you so much for having us…,” Matthew, who is currently on his headlining Holdin’ It Down Tour, says in the Instagram clip, speaking for the rest of his camp, who surround Urban to watch the unveiling of the gift. “We’ve learned so much from watching you and your team, and they’ve been so awesome. And, taking us to Australia with you, places we never thought we would ever be in our entire lives.”
The Artist Who Designed the Gift Introduced Himself to Keith Urban
Matthew proceeded to ask for someone to cut the lights as he redirected Urban’s focus to a computer with cultural artist Sam Mangakahia on the other end. Mangakahia specializes in custom artwork that tells unique stories.
While on FaceTime, Mangakahia, who grew up in Brisbane, Australia, and is from the North Shore of Oahu, greeted Urban and briefed him on what was about to be unveiled.
The Design Is Titled the Rise of Phoenix
“I thought I’d give a bit of background on the artist behind this gift that your friends put together for you ….I tell stories through design that empower people who are true to their values, and this piece, I’ve titled it The Rise of the Phoenix,” Mangakahia told a teary-eyed Urban.
“It covers a lot of things and it touches on your family, things that are important to you, your music…where you grew up, and it’s all kind of wrapped up in this,” he added before sharing a sneak peek of the Māori-inspired design on a piece of paper. “But most of all, you know it’s something to honor your legacy, the things that you’ve built over the years, that have inspired thousands of people, including myself, and your fearlessness, of attacking your dreams, and that’s huge.”
Keith Urban Was Blown Away by the Unveiling of the Guitar
After the meaningful exchange, Urban, who was holding back tears, was brought over to the guitar, which was still in its case. Once opened, the “Somebody Like You” singer’s jaw dropped.
“Oh my goodness,” Urban said looking astonished. “Oh my gosh, man. C’mon, it’s gorgeous. Wow, it’s breathtaking….I’ve never seen anything like this. It is just exquisite.”
“It truly is. I can’t breathe,” Matthew replied while watching Urban accept the gift.
Before ending the video, Matthew and Urban shared a few hugs, and Urban spoke to everyone in the room.
“Thank you for bringing your heart every night, man. All of you guys, thank you all for just bringing the right spirit. Like that’s all it is. We’re not rocket scientists. We’re just trying to bring some joy, some hope, some levity, and some light to the people,” Urban said, then turning to Matthew. “I’ve watched you and the band come out night after night; it didn’t matter where it was, you guys came out with a purpose. And that’s what everybody responds to every night. It’s been an honor to have you guys out on the road with us. I’m really grateful that you want to do it. So thank you all.”
Jelly Roll and Post Malone Have Previously Received a Custom Guitar
Urban’s new custom-designed Gibson is the 30th art-engraved piece by Mangakahia. Jelly Roll has the number 29, while Post Malone has the number 28.
“I can’t wait to see this guitar out in the wild, if that means on stage or in the studio or wherever it may be,” Mangakahia told Urban. “I just hope you can use this and love this thing…. I’m just excited for you to have this in your hands.”
Urban’s highly ambitious High & Alive World Tour wrapped on Friday, Oct. 17, in Nashville, Tenn., at the Bridgestone Arena. Along with Matthew, the final show included openers Karley Scott Collins and Alana Springsteen.
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