WATCH: Keith Urban Gets Emotional as Chase Matthew Surprises Him with Custom Guitar with Special Meaning

Chase Matthew recently brought Keith Urban to tears with a heartfelt gift. A new video captures the moment Matthew presented the Australia singer/songwriter with a custom-designed Gibson guitar created as both a thank you for having him on tour this year and a celebration of his birthday.

“Thank you so much for having us this year. Dude, we’ve learned so much from watching you and your team and they’ve been so awesome and taking us to Australia with you. These are places we never thought we would ever be in our entire lives,” Matthew expressed to Urban.

The lights in the room dimmed, allowing Urban, Matthew and the members of their crew to watch the special video message from the artist, explaining the sentiment behind the artwork by Māori cultural artist Sam Mangakahia.

“My name is Sam Mangakahia. I thought I’d give a bit of background on the artist behind this gift that your friends put together for you that I’m very excited to share more about. Again, Sam from the North Shore of Oahu. I actually grew up in Brisbane, Australia, and I’ve been out here for 10 years. It’s incredible. I’m a cultural artist and I tell stories through design that empower people to live true to their values. And this piece, I’ve titled ‘The Rise of Phoenix.’”

The phoenix holds deep meaning for Urban, who has a tribal-style phoenix tattoo symbolizing strength and rebirth. It also pays tribute to his admiration for mythology.

He’s previously told Women’s Wear Daily, “The symbolism of the phoenix being something that succumbs to the challenges and burns in the fire, but then is resurrected from the ashes and rises up even stronger than before…The ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ story of the phoenix … I can relate very strongly to that, going through hard times and coming out the other end of it much stronger for the experience.”

Knowing this, Mangakahia went on to explain that his intricate design represents multiple aspects of Urban’s journey, including his family, his music, and his roots, all woven together into a single story. Tears streamed silently down Urban’s face as he took in the message before him.

“It covers a lot of different things and it touches on your family, things that are important to you, your music, polarity in design, culture where you grew up, it’s all kind of wrapped up in this…design that have annotated that you can read through carefully when you have time.”

This particular Māori-inspired design marks the 30th guitar the artist has created in his series. Just before Urban’s came custom pieces for Jelly Roll and Post Malone. It’s more than just another addition to the lineup, as Mangakahia explained this one was meant to celebrate everything Urban has built over the years, from the music that’s “inspired thousands of people” to the way he’s chased his dreams without fear.

Mangakahia continued, “I can’t wait to see this guitar out in the wild. If that means on stage or in the studio, whatever it may be. I just hope that you can use this and love this thing…I’m excited for you to have this in your hands. And big shout out to the crew. It’s on a Gibson. I hope you love it. Aloha, Sam.”

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When the guitar was officially presented to the “Straight Line” singer, he immediately held it up and expressed the utmost awe while taking in the unique design.

“Oh my gosh. It’s breathtaking. It truly is,” he told Matthew. “I’ve never seen anything like this. It is just exquisite.”

The pair of artists came together for a tight hug, showcasing the true connection they have formed through this time on the road together. In that moment, Keith Urban took the opportunity to commend his opener on all the energy and heart he and his band have brought to the stage night after night.

“I thank you to all of you guys for just bringing the right spirit. That’s all it is. We’re not rocket scientists. We’re just trying to bring some joy, some hopes and levity and some light to people. And I’ve watched you and the band come out night after night and it hasn’t mattered where it is. I saw you do it at Megan Moroney. I saw you do it in Boston, Brisbane. It didn’t matter where it was, I saw you guys come out with a purpose,” Urban explained. “That’s what everybody responded to. It’s been an honor to have you guys out on the road with us. Really grateful that you want to do it. So thank you, all of you. Thank you.”

Matthew added, “Thank you, man.”

After making stops across the U.S. and Australia, Keith Urban’s High and Alive World Tour officially concluded with a final show in Nashville, TN on October 17.