Country music star Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, have reportedly decided to end their marriage after nearly a decade together.
Court records show that Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, on May 18. The news comes as a surprise to many fans, as the couple had continued to publicly celebrate their relationship in recent months.
Just a few months earlier, the pair appeared together at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where they shared affectionate moments on the red carpet. During his acceptance speech for Best Contemporary Country Album, Jelly Roll became emotional while thanking Bunnie, crediting her with helping him transform his life and overcome personal struggles.
The couple first met in 2015 at one of Jelly Roll’s concerts in Las Vegas. After about a year of dating, he proposed on stage during a performance in 2016, and the two secretly married later that same day in a courthouse ceremony.
Throughout their relationship, they frequently spoke openly about both their successes and challenges. In previous interviews, Jelly Roll admitted to being unfaithful early in their marriage, describing it as one of the most difficult periods of his life. Bunnie later revealed that the couple briefly separated before ultimately reconciling and rebuilding their relationship.
Over the years, the pair became known for their candid discussions about marriage, family, and personal growth. Bunnie also embraced her role as stepmother to Jelly Roll’s two children from previous relationships.
In recent months, the couple had shared their hopes of expanding their family through surrogacy after experiencing fertility challenges. Bunnie wrote in her memoir that they had been exploring options and remained hopeful about welcoming children together in the future.
Neither Jelly Roll nor Bunnie Xo has publicly commented on the divorce filing. Representatives for both have also declined to provide additional details.
While the reasons behind the split remain private, the filing marks the end of one of country music’s most talked-about relationships.
