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John Mayer Features on Keith Urban’s Upcoming Album Flow State, Contributing Guitar and Collaborative Performance on Standout Track
April 30, 2026 — Aspen, CO — Country artist Keith Urban has announced that acclaimed guitarist and songwriter John Mayer will appear on his forthcoming studio album Flow State (MCA Nashville), contributing featured guitar work and collaborative performance on the track “Guitar Man.”
The album, set for release in summer 2026, marks a stylistic exploration for Urban, drawing on warm, groove-oriented influences associated with classic soft rock, while maintaining his signature blend of country musicianship and pop sensibility. Flow State emphasizes collaborative performance, live instrumentation, and a relaxed, immersive sonic palette built around melody and musicianship rather than traditional genre boundaries.
Mayer’s contribution to “Guitar Man” brings together two of contemporary music’s most prominent guitarists, each known for distinct yet complementary approaches to the instrument—Urban with his rhythmic, country-pop phrasing and Mayer with his blues-influenced melodic fluidity. Their collaboration on the track is centered on interplay, with both artists contributing guitar lines that respond to and build upon one another rather than competing for prominence.
“Guitar Man” is positioned as one of the album’s focal points, reflecting the project’s broader themes of craftsmanship, musical dialogue, and instrumental storytelling. The track highlights the shared language of guitar-driven songwriting that has defined both artists’ careers across pop, rock, and country-adjacent spaces.
Urban recorded Flow State primarily in Nashville with a focus on live studio performance and collaborative sessions. The album brings together a range of guest musicians and vocal contributors, with Mayer’s appearance standing out as one of its most anticipated collaborations.
For Mayer, the feature continues a pattern of selective collaborations that emphasize musicianship and cross-genre fluency, reinforcing his reputation as a guitarist who moves fluidly between pop, rock, blues, and country contexts.
Flow State reflects Urban’s ongoing interest in musical experimentation within accessible song structures, creating a project built around atmosphere, musicianship, and shared performance rather than conventional genre categorization.
About Keith Urban
Keith Urban is a Grammy Award–winning artist known for blending country songwriting with rock and pop influences, as well as for his guitar-forward live performances and production style.
About John Mayer
John Mayer is a Grammy Award–winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter recognized for his solo career, blues-inspired playing style, and wide-ranging collaborations across contemporary popular music.
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