Breaking news in the world of country music: Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd have called it quits after a five-year marriage.
Maren, the 33-year-old talent behind the hit “The Middle,” and Ryan, the 36-year-old singer-songwriter, have decided to go their separate ways, marking the end of a significant chapter in their lives.
Maren took the step of filing for divorce on October 2, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their separation. What’s interesting is that their date of separation lines up with the date of the divorce filing. Additionally, it’s been reported that they had a prenuptial agreement in place.
Their love story began when they crossed paths while co-writing Tim McGraw’s 2014 hit, “Last Turn Home.” A friendship bloomed, and they eventually ventured into the realm of romance, officially becoming a couple in 2015.
Their story then took a beautiful turn when Ryan popped the question in 2017. They sealed the deal in a Nashville wedding a year later, celebrating their union in March 2018. To make their love story even more magical, they became parents to a son named Hayes, who entered the world in March 2020.
But their journey was not just a personal one; they also joined forces professionally. They collaborated on songs that touched the hearts of many, like “I Can’t Love You Any More” and “Chasing After You.”
The news of Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd’s separation comes as a surprise to many, given their years together and the loving family they built. But life is full of twists and turns, and sometimes, even the strongest bonds can reach a point of divergence.
As fans of both Maren and Ryan, we can only hope that they find happiness and fulfillment in their separate paths, while cherishing the beautiful moments they shared. Here’s to new beginnings for them both, and to the music that has touched so many hearts along the way.
