Keith Urban Invites ‘The Road’ Contestant Britnee Kellogg to Join Him for ‘We Were Us’ Duet

Fans in attendance at Keith Urban’s High and Alive World Tour stop in Cincinnati, OH last week got an unexpected treat when rising country artist Britnee Kellogg made a surprise pop-up appearance on stage. The two joined forces for a powerful duet of Urban’s 2013 hit with Miranda Lambert, “We Were Us.”

Originally co-written by Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins and Nicolle Galyon, the nostalgic track finds both singers reminiscing on the beauty of young love and wishing they could go back to the way things were. Kellogg stepped into Lambert’s role, blending her powerhouse vocals with Urban’s signature sound and electric guitar picks as they paint a picture of a time when life was simpler and love felt like it would last forever.

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The pair of artists commanded the stage as they united on the chorus, “Back when that song was a song/ I could sing along without thinkin’ ’bout you every time it came on/ Every beat, every line, every word, every time/ When a road was a road/ I could roll on through without wishin’ that empty seat was you/ Money was gas, dreams were dust/ Love was fast and we were us.”

Kellogg Reveals How The Opportunity Came About

According to Kellogg, the chance to share the stage with Keith Urban came out of their time working together on The Road, his upcoming competition series created alongside Blake Shelton.

“One of the producers of ‘The Road’ reached out to me to connect me with Keith’s team about performing at a show on the tour to promote the show and I immediately freaked out obviously,” Kellogg tells us. “Working with Keith on the show was such a huge honor, so being asked to sing with him was just a pinch me moment.” 

Kellogg went on to share that the moment was “surreal” and explained what made it even more special for her.

“I felt at home, and every time I looked at him he just seemed so proud which was a really wild feeling. He truly is the most incredibly supportive cheerleader,” she said of Urban. “I feel like I had happy feet the whole time and could see my daughters face screaming go mommy and what a feeling to know that she’s seeing me pursue my dreams, and her first concert was Keith Urban featuring her mama. Like what?!”

Urban introduced Kellogg to the stage by telling the crowd she was “someone who you guys don’t know yet but you will.” He also noted she’s the first contestant from The Road expected to join him on stage randomly throughout the tour.

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Fans Unite With Support For Kellogg

Since sharing a video of the collaborative performance, Kellogg has received hundreds of supportive messages, leaving her in quite the emotional state.

“My support system is unreal and the comments have had me in a puddle since I posted the video. I’m just so grateful to have never given up. I’ve been pursuing this dream since I was 6 years old, so to continue receiving the love and support is something I will never take for granted,” she said.

Just days before stepping on stage with the Australian singer/songwriter, Kellogg revealed that she’s one of 12 rising artists selected to appear on the new CBS competition series. Set to premiere this fall, the show follows a group of aspiring musicians selected to compete as opening acts for Urban at venues across America.

‘The Road’ Is Set To Air This Fall

Each episode features live performances and behind-the-scenes moments as the artists face the realities of life on the road. Urban will be joined throughout the season by executive producers Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan, “Tour Manager” Gretchen Wilson, and a rotating cast of country stars and live audiences who help decide which acts move on in the competition. Only one artist will walk away with the yet-to-be-revealed grand prize.

She says she’s looking forward to watching with everyone this fall.

“The 12 musicians are absolutely incredible and I have now gained 11 new brothers and sisters that will forever be such a big part of my life,” she gushed. “You can expect to see me being my authentic true self. I am 100% a what you see is what you get, and I always keep it real. You’ll see me glammed up and then no makeup with a trucker hat, being my silly self and singing with all my heart.”

After the show, Kellogg admits she feels like a changed woman and credits Urban for giving her advice she will cherish forever.  

“The best advice I received on the show was from Keith Urban. He really helped me open up on stage and step into my confidence. He complimented my songwriting, and I feel like I’m forever changed as a performer because of the belief he instilled in me,” she shared.

The Road is set to premiere in fall 2025 and will air Sundays from 9:00–10:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. It will also be available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.