Are Nicole and Keith traveling a “bumpy” road to the delivery room?

Pics of Nicole Kidman in Nashville with brand new country crooner husband, Keith Urban, had many fans confused about the cute little tummy the willowy actress seemed to be sporting.

The question, egged on by the tabloids, became: “Is Nicole with child?”

Nope. Nicole Kidman is not expecting a baby.

But with the heat on, Kidman’s publicist, who usually avoids such rumors, was forced to respond, saying: “Nicole is not pregnant” and adding:

“This story began with the tabloids and truly is no one’s business, but I am compelled to respond, just to try and put the rumors to rest.”

Fresh off their whirlwind Australian wedding and honeymoon, the 39-year-old actress and 38-year-old singer were in Nashville where Keith records — and the couple now lives — for a little Fourth of July frivolity.