Morgan Evans Breaks Silence on Kelsea Ballerini Divorce: 'I Wish It Were Otherwise but It Is Not'

Mar. 15, 2025

Morgan Evansis speaking out after news broke that he and wifeKelsea Ballerinihave split.

“I am very sad to confirm that after almost five years of marriage, Kelsea and I are parting ways. I wish it were otherwise but sadly it is not,” the “Love Is Real” singer, 37,wrote on his Instagram StoryMonday.

“They’ve been working on their marriage for a very long time. Prior to this they had separated privately once before and have been in therapy for several years,” a source told PEOPLE. “They gave it their best go but unfortunately arrived at the decision to formally separate.”

Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini.Kelsea Ballerini/instagram

The “Heartfirst” singeraddressed the split on her Instagram Storyas well, writing, “Friends, I’ve always tried my best to share my life with you in a real and vulnerable way, while also protecting layers of my personal life as they unfold. This is now public record so I wanted you to hear from me directly that I am going through a divorce.

This deeply difficult decision is the result of a journey of love, growth, and effort that ultimately has come to an end. It’s hard to find the words here…but I feel extremely grateful for the years of marriage to Morgan and hopeful for the next seasons.

With very active schedules coming up, please be mindful that we are both fragile, actively healing, and showing up the best we can.”

The country singers first met in March 2016 while co-hosting the CMC Awards in Evans' native Australia, wereengaged that Decemberandtied the knota year later in an intimate oceanside ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini.Getty

Evans is currently touring his releaseThe Country and the Coast: Side Abefore heading Down Under to open forBrad Paisleynext month.

source: people.com