Keith Urban set for surgery on vocal cords

Keith Urban is to undergo throat surgery to remove a polyp on his vocal cords.

The country musician who is married to Nicole Kidman will have to pull out of all performances from now until 2012, including an ‘All for the Hall’ benefit concert, due to take place in Nashville in January, which will now be rescheduled.

“The surgery, an out-patient procedure, while minor, will require complete voice rest followed by an undetermined period of recuperation,” said Keith’s rep.

While he is cancelling all concerts, Keith will continue to honor one-song appearances between now and the time he has the operation.