If you’re curious to find out all about Kacey Musgraves‘ ex-husband, we’ve got you covered. A prominent figure in the country music scene, Musgraves boasts an illustrious career spanning over two decades. Over the years, she has dropped an array of chart topping hits and has received several coveted accolades, including the Grammys, Country Music Association Awards, and Academy of Country Music Awards, among many more.
Here’s everything we know about Kacey Musgraves’ ex-husband, how they met and more details.
Who was Kacey Musgraves married to?
Kacey Musgraves’ ex-husband is Ruston Kelly.
Kelly was born in Georgetown, South Carolina, on July 31, 1988. He grew up in a musical family. Kelly pursued his college degree from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
What is Ruston Kelly’s job?
Ruston Kelly is a singer and songwriter.
Kelly was into music during his teenage years and eventually made it to the Nashville music scene. Over the years, he has released a total of three studio albums and four EPs. Besides dropping his own hits, Kelly has also written songs for other renowned artists such as Tim McGraw, Josh Abbott Band, Rob Baird, Hayes Carll and Lucie Silvas. Some of his most popular songs include “Weeping Willow,” “The Weakness,” “Mockingbird,” and many more. This year he went on his Too Chill to Kill Tour.
Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly’s relationship history
Kacey Musgraves first met her ex Ruston Kelly in March 2016, during a performance at the Bluebird Café in Nashville. Musgraves had then recently split from her previous boyfriend Misa Arriaga before that.
Following their meeting, Musgraves and Kelly decided to co-write songs together. It wasn’t long before the pair fell in love and began dating. Soon after, the two got engaged in 2016. The following year, they got hitched in October 2017 in Tennessee (via People).
However, two years later, the couple announced that they are calling it quits. They announced that they made the “painful decision together” and filed for divorce. In September 2020, their divorce got finalized and the couple went their separate ways.
