Country music star Jelly Roll has taken legal steps to end his marriage to Bunnie Xo, according to court documents accessed by Fox News Digital. The official paperwork was submitted on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the reason for divorce. Jelly Roll specified the separation date as May 9.

Bunnie Xo, whose birth name is Alisa DeFord, married Jelly Roll in August 2016 in an impromptu ceremony in Las Vegas. Their relationship began the year before, and Bunnie became a stepmother to Jelly Roll’s children, Bailee and Noah.

The couple made a public appearance at the Grammys in February 2026, displaying their affection on the red carpet and inside the venue. Despite winning Best Contemporary Country Album, behind the scenes, their marriage was fraught with challenges.

In her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, Bunnie Xo recounts the tumultuous early years of their relationship. She details the emotional struggles and difficult situations they faced, including an instance where she discovered Jelly Roll had an ex-fling nearby, which led to personal reflection and relationship challenges.

Bunnie’s memoir reveals that they did not have a conventional marital start. Both came from challenging backgrounds; Bunnie had a tumultuous upbringing, and Jelly Roll was a former drug dealer turned musician. These factors contributed to tensions in their marriage, as past experiences and lifestyle differences often clashed.

Despite these obstacles, Bunnie and Jelly Roll attempted marriage counseling. Instead of finding resolution, the sessions led to intense confrontations, highlighting the pain and anger both carried. They initially thought the relationship was beyond repair.

However, they decided to recommit to each other, aiming to grow and heal together. Bunnie expressed the importance of choosing each other daily, understanding that marriage requires ongoing effort and dedication, even on difficult days.

In 2023, the couple renewed their vows at the same Las Vegas chapel where they originally wed. Bunnie observed that their devotion remained strong, despite the many changes each person underwent over the years. They vowed to understand and support each other, confronting life’s hardships together without judgment.

Jelly Roll’s announcement of divorce marks the end of a deeply personal and complex chapter in both their lives, emphasizing the realities of their unique journey.