NEW YORK (AP) – Grammy-winning singer Kacey Musgraves and her musician husband Ruston Kelly have filed for divorce.
Representatives for both singers confirmed the news on Friday to The Associated Press. In a joint statement, Musgraves and Kelly said “we have made this painful decision together.”
With heavy but hopeful hearts, we wanted to put our own thoughts in the air about what is happening. These types of ads are always met with scrutiny and speculation and we want to stop that before it starts. We believe that we were put into each other’s lives for a divine reason and we have both changed infinitely for the better. The love we have for each other goes far beyond the relationship we have shared as husband and wife. It is a soul connection that can never be erased, ”the statement said by email.
“We have made this painful decision together, a healthy decision that comes after a very long period of doing the best we can. It just didn’t work. Although we are separating in marriage, we will continue to be true friends for the rest of our lives. We do not blame, anger or despise each other and ask for privacy and positive wishes for both of us as we learn to navigate through this, ”the statement continued.
Musgraves and Kelly, both 31, married in 2017.
Musgraves has been a hit since he released his first debut album, “Same Trailer Different Park”. in 2013. He won the best country Grammy album and one of his singles, “Merry Go ‘Round”. won the best country song. At the 2019 Grammys, Superstar’s acclaimed pop music album “Golden Hour” It won all four awards for which it was nominated, including the coveted first prize album of the year.
On the show, he thanked Kelly in his acceptance speech: “I really think I wouldn’t have this album if I hadn’t met you and you hadn’t opened my heart like you did, so thank you very much.”
Musgraves and Kelly have worked together musically. In 2018 they appeared in the song “To June This Morning” from the album “Johnny Cash: Forever Words”, a compilation project created from Cash’s unknown poetry, lyrics and lyrics with music. Musgraves also sang the background voice on Kelly’s 2018 debut album, “Dying Star.”
Kelly will release a new album, “Shape & Destroy” on August 28, and will feature background vocals from Musgraves. Kelly’s father and sister also appear on the album.
Kelly has also written songs for other artists, including Tim McGraw, Hayes Carll, Lucie Silvas, and Josh Abbott Band. Musgraves co-wrote Miranda Lambert’s 2013 country hit, “Mama’s Broken Heart” earning a Grammy nomination for songwriter.
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