Country megastar Blake Shelton isn’t holding back when it comes to praising his The Road co-star Keith Urban—calling him “born to mentor” and the kind of artist who can truly change lives. As the pair gears up for their new CBS music competition series, Shelton says Urban’s greatest gift isn’t just his voice or guitar skills—it’s his ability to connect with and guide young talent on their musical journey.
“Keith just gets it,” Shelton said. “He knows what it takes to survive and thrive in this industry, and more importantly, he knows how to lift people up while they’re figuring it out.”
Urban’s mentoring chops aren’t just hype. With a long track record on shows like American Idol and The Voice Australia, he’s earned a reputation for being both brutally honest and deeply compassionate. It’s that rare mix of real-world wisdom and heartfelt encouragement that Shelton believes sets Urban apart.
For Urban, mentoring is personal. He’s often reflected on how pivotal honest feedback was in shaping his own early career, and now he’s paying it forward. “Helping young artists navigate the rough patches—that’s where the real magic is,” Urban said in a recent interview. “It’s not just about discovering talent. It’s about helping them believe in themselves.”
That philosophy will be front and center in The Road, a new series co-created by Shelton and Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan. The show follows Shelton and Urban as they hit the road—literally—traveling across America to discover, mentor, and champion rising country stars in small towns and big cities alike.
In a genre where competition often takes center stage, Shelton and Urban are flipping the script—proving that mentorship, collaboration, and heart are what truly move music forward. With The Road, they’re not just building a show. They’re building a legacy.
