Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO (Alisa DeFord) are currently going through a divorce after nearly a decade of marriage, according to multiple court records and entertainment outlets reporting in mid-June 2026.
Jelly Roll, the Grammy-winning country artist (real name Jason DeFord), filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, with the paperwork reportedly submitted in May 2026 and listing a separation date earlier that month.
The filing cites “irreconcilable differences,” and early reports indicate the split is being treated as a mutual and private family decision rather than a highly contentious breakup.
Background
The couple’s relationship has been one of the most public in country music. They met in 2015, married in a spontaneous Las Vegas ceremony in 2016, and later renewed their vows in 2023.
Over the years, they openly discussed struggles in their marriage, including past infidelity, periods of separation, and efforts to rebuild trust. Despite those challenges, they frequently appeared together at major events, including the 2026 Grammy Awards, where Jelly Roll emotionally credited Bunnie with helping transform his life and career.
The timing of the divorce surprised many fans because of how publicly affectionate they remained earlier in 2026, including appearances on red carpets and discussions about expanding their family through surrogacy and IVF. Reports also noted that Bunnie had recently shared reflective and emotional social media posts around the time the news became public, which added to speculation before confirmation.
As of now, neither Jelly Roll nor Bunnie XO has released a detailed public statement beyond the filing itself, and most reports describe the separation as amicable but deeply personal.
