Kelsea Ballerini Is Getting Divorced From Morgan Evans After Almost Five Years Of Marriage

    "I've always tried my best to share my life with you in a real and vulnerable way, while also protecting layers of my personal life as they unfold."

    Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans are calling it quits.

    Kelsea kissing Morgan on the cheek

    Kelsea announced that she's in the process of getting a divorce from Morgan in an emotional statement posted to her Instagram story.

    A screenshot of Kelsea's Instagram story, which announces the divorce and asks people to be aware of how fragile she and her ex are right now

    "Friends, I've always tried my best to share my life with you in a real and vulnerable way," she wrote, "while also protecting layers of my personal life as they unfold."

    The former couple on the red carpet

    "This is now public record so I wanted you to hear from me directly that I am going through a divorce."

    The couple walking together outside at night

    "This deeply difficult decision is a result of a journey of love, growth, and effort that ultimately has come to an end."

    The couple on the red carpet

    "It's hard to find the words here," she continued, "but I feel extremely grateful for the years of marriage to Morgan and hopeful for the next seasons."

    "With very active schedules coming up, please be mindful that we are both fragile, actively healing, and showing up the best we can."

    Kelsea and Morgan were married for almost five years. They announced their engagement on Christmas Day in 2016 and were married the following December.

    "I GET TO MARRY MY AUSSIE," Kelsea wrote on Twitter at the time. "My heart is bursting from loving this human so much. Luckiest girl in the world."

    I GET TO MARRY MY AUSSIE. my heart is bursting from loving this human so much. luckiest girl in the world.

    @KelseaBallerini / Twitter / Via Twitter: @KelseaBallerini

    Here's hoping both of them can find love and healing amid their split.