What started as a routine stop on Keith Urban’s tour quickly turned unforgettable when he invited 11-year-old Lauren Spencer-Smith to join him on stage.
Not only did she sing flawlessly, but she also stole the show. In front of more than 20,000 cheering fans, Lauren delivered a live duet with Keith that gave everyone goosebumps.
Keith Urban & 11-Year-Old Lauren Spencer-Smith Stun 20,000+ Fans With Unforgettable Duet
Long before she became a chart-topping star, Lauren Spencer-Smith shared a moment on stage that would shape her future—and leave 20,000 fans absolutely speechless. It was 2015, at a stop on Keith Urban’s Raise ‘Em Up Tour in British Columbia.
As part of a tradition he often keeps, Urban invited a young fan from the audience to join him for a song. That night, an 11-year-old girl raised her hand. Urban nodded—and just like that, history quietly began to unfold. A Moment That Started With Courage. Dressed in a simple white sweater and jeans, Lauren looked like any excited young fan stepping into a dream.
But when the opening notes of Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love” began, and her voice rang out, the arena changed.
🎤 The Big Moment
Back in 2015, during Keith Urban’s Raise ‘Em Up Tour in British Columbia—a tour supporting his 2013 album Fuse—he continued his heartwarming tradition of inviting a fan on stage for a duet. That night, 11-year-old Lauren Spencer‑Smith from Port Alberni, BC, was chosen.
🌟 Lauren Takes the Stage
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Spotting her energetic hand in the air, Keith invited Lauren to sing Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love.”
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She appeared in a simple white sweater and jeans, but the daughter of Port Alberni transformed into a confident performer the moment she started singing.
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With a pure, powerful voice that belied her age, Lauren not only met the challenge—she utterly stole the show, sending the 20,000‑strong crowd into ecstatic applause.
🎯 Impact & Aftermath
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This unexpected duet launched Lauren’s journey, revealing her talent to a global audience.
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She returned to YouTube in 2019, releasing Unplugged, Vol. 1—later a Juno nominee.
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In 2020 she competed on American Idol (Top 20), and in 2022 her viral hit “Fingers Crossed” charted internationally.
🔗 Why It Matters
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The duet showed Keith Urban’s eye for raw talent and his willingness to empower fans on the spot.
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It also became a defining moment in Lauren’s career—shifting her from hopeful local singer to rising star.