Grammy Award-winning singer Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie XO, after nearly 10 years of marriage. The country star submitted the paperwork on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, according to court records obtained by Fox News Digital.
Details of the Filing
Jelly Roll listed the date of separation as May 9 and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The couple, whose real names are Jason DeFord and Alisa DeFord, were married in August 2016 during a spontaneous Las Vegas ceremony after meeting the previous year.
Recent Public Appearances
At the 2026 Grammy Awards in February, the pair appeared affectionate, sharing kisses and posing together on the red carpet. They also celebrated Jelly Roll's win for Best Contemporary Country Album. During his acceptance speech, the singer became emotional, thanking his wife: "I want to thank my beautiful wife. 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."
Relationship Timeline
The couple's relationship began over a decade ago when they met at one of Jelly Roll's concerts at Las Vegas' Country Saloon in 2015. After dating for about a year, Jelly proposed to Bunnie, 46, while on stage in Las Vegas in 2016. Later that same evening, they secretly tied the knot in a courthouse ceremony without informing friends or family.
Jelly Roll is father to daughter Bailee, 18, and son Noah, 9, from previous relationships. Bunnie has served as a stepmother to the children during their marriage.
