Jelly Roll Files for Divorce from Bunnie Xo After Nearly a Decade Together

Country music star Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie Xo have decided to end their marriage after almost ten years. The news comes as a surprise to many fans who watched the couple openly share their ups and downs over the years.

Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee on May 18, according to court documents. He is 41 years old. TMZ first broke the story, and representatives for both have not commented publicly yet.

The couple first crossed paths back in 2015 at one of his shows in Las Vegas. They dated for about a year before he proposed on stage, and they quietly got married at a courthouse that same night without telling anyone. In 2023, they renewed their vows in the same chapel to mark a fresh start.

Just months ago, things looked strong between them. At the 2026 Grammy Awards in February, they were all over each other with kisses and sweet moments on the red carpet. When Jelly Roll won Best Contemporary Country Album, he got emotional during his acceptance speech and gave a heartfelt shoutout to his wife.

“I want to thank my beautiful wife,” he said. “I would have never changed my life without you. I would have ended up dead or in jail. I would have killed myself if it wasn’t for you and Jesus. I thank you for that.”

Their journey together was not always smooth. Jelly Roll has openly talked about an affair early in the marriage that he called one of the worst times in his adult life. Bunnie shared her perspective in her 2026 memoir, explaining how she left for a short time but chose to give him another chance because of how much she loved him.

The two had also been open about their struggles with starting a family through IVF and hopes of welcoming twins via a surrogate. Bunnie has spoken warmly about her role as stepmom to Jelly Roll’s kids, daughter Bailee and son Noah, from previous relationships.

This split feels especially unexpected after all the public love and growth they showed together. Fans will surely be watching to see what comes next for both of them.