Illinois natives Chris and Whitney Hammock, a couple, proudly presented their 6-year-old son, Kellen, who has special needs, to Keith Urban during his concert. Upon discovering their names, Urban graciously reached for the makeshift cardboard guitar that young Kellen was using. With precision, he autographed the bedazzled guitar as Chris, Kellen’s father, spelled out the boy’s name for the singer.
As Chris took the spotlight, he revealed a heartwarming revelation to the crowd: “They said he would never walk or talk, and now he knows all of your songs.” The entire Peoria Civic Center in Illinois responded with a chorus of “awws” and applause.
Moved by the resilience displayed by the young boy, Urban reached out and embraced Kellen, prompting an even louder round of applause from the audience. The touching moment was captured in a video uploaded to the internet by Whitney, Kellen’s mother, who captioned it: “Memories that will last a lifetime.” The video quickly went viral, leaving viewers in tears.
The Good News Movement reposted the video, garnering reactions from fans of the 55-year-old musician. One fan commented, “So beautiful! Keith Urban showing love to his fans and these incredible parents giving their son every opportunity to live life to the fullest! How can you not love this moment?”
Another user shared on Whitney’s post, “This moment is a testament to your son’s strength, Keith’s heart, and the incredible support and love you give your son! Thanks for sharing this beautiful moment with us!”
