Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are ending their marriage after nearly a decade together. The country singer, 41, filed for divorce from the “Dumb Blonde” podcast host, 46, in Williamson County, Tennessee, on May 18, according to Page Six. A source told TMZ, which first reported the split, that the decision is mutual and that the matter is private and centered on family.
The couple married in August 2016 and have long been seen as a close pair while raising Jelly Roll’s two children from previous relationships: daughter Bailee Ann, 18, and son Noah Buddy, 9. Over the years, they often spoke publicly about rebuilding their relationship after challenges early in their marriage.
In 2023, the couple renewed their vows, marking what they described as a hard-won commitment after earlier difficulties. Bunnie reflected on their history in a February 2023 TikTok post, referencing a breakup in 2018 and the period when she moved back to Las Vegas before Jelly Roll came to win her back. She said their relationship had gone through a collapse and rebuild, and described the process as necessary for them to reconnect on stronger ground.
Just months before the divorce filing became public, the two appeared together at the 2026 Grammy Awards in February, where they shared kisses and posed on the red carpet. Jelly Roll had a major night at the ceremony, winning three Grammys: Best Contemporary Country Album for “Beautifully Broken,” Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen” with Shaboozey, and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake.
During his acceptance speech for Best Contemporary Country Album, the singer became emotional as he thanked Bunnie for helping change his life. He said he would not have turned his life around without her support, adding that he believed he would have ended up dead or in jail without her and Jesus. The moment underscored how publicly the couple had celebrated their bond even as they now move toward divorce.
The filing marks a quiet turning point for one of country music’s most visible marriages, with both stars known for speaking candidly about addiction, healing, and personal growth. While reports say the split is amicable, the end of the marriage comes after years of public support, family life, and a vow renewal that suggested the couple had already overcome significant obstacles together.
