Morgan Evans begins a new chapter after his divorce from Kelsea Ballerini
3 january 2026 в 00:37
Morgan Evans is starting a new chapter in his life. After spending the last few years reflecting on his divorce from Kelsea Ballerini, the Australian singer has focused his attention on moving forward—both personally and professionally. He previously discussed the end of their marriage in his YouTube documentary series «Over for You», - where he spoke candidly about the healing process, growth, and recovery after the breakup.
Now, Evans is looking to the future. He is releasing new music, announcing upcoming projects, and stepping back onto the stage with a renewed sense of direction. While Ballerini continues to process the divorce through her music, Evans remains reserved, choosing to focus on his career and what lies ahead.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Australian singer and songwriter.
Morgan’s ex-wife is Kelsea, whom he married in 2017 after a year and a half of dating. They met, symbolically, while co-hosting the Australian Country Music Awards in March 2016. He proposed to her on Christmas, and a year later, on December 2, 2017, they married in Mexico. Their romance was deeply musical, and Morgan inspired several songs on Kelsea’s second album «Unapologetically», - which was released in November 2017. They even shared a dog named Dibs.
However, their relationship did not work out, and in August 2022, they announced their divorce. «This is now a public fact, and I wanted you to hear it from me directly: I am going through a divorce», - she wrote on Instagram at the time. «This extremely difficult decision came as a result of a journey of love, growth, and effort that ultimately came to an end». Their divorce was finalized in November 2022.
In the fifth episode on YouTube (released on February 28, 2023), he admitted that he «feels pretty good, considering the circumstances», - adding that he still has «a long way to go». «But I’m already far from where I was three weeks ago», - he added.
The singer and country icon divorced in November 2022, and she has spoken extensively about their marriage and the aftermath of the breakup. However, Morgan has chosen not to delve into it. «If that’s what she needs for healing, I hope it helps», - he wrote in an Instagram post on February 21. «All I ask is that if you’re on my pages, please don’t be mean. Don’t be mean to Kelsea, don’t be mean to each other. Life is too short».
Morgan grew up in Australia and had his first concert at the age of 13. In high school, he formed a rock band called Extortion, which won a school music competition in 2002. In 2006, the band was renamed Solver. In 2007, Morgan won a music competition that allowed him to fly to Nashville and record his first single.
Morgan’s debut EP, «Big Skies», - was released in 2007. However, he released his next two only in 2012, and they came out just eight months apart. In 2013, he won the «New Artist of the Year» award at the CMC Awards and released his debut album «Morgan Evans» in 2014 in Australia. In September 2021, he announced the release of the EP «The Country and the Coast». Most recently, he released a documentary series on YouTube about his marriage to Kelsea.
After several years of success in Australia, Morgan permanently moved to Nashville and signed with Warner Music in 2017. That same year, he released the single «Kiss Somebody» and began achieving greater success. Morgan told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY in 2018 that his album at the time included several «pure love songs» written about his famous ex-wife.
Morgan has opened for Taylor Swift on the Australian leg of her «Red» tour. This year, he will also be opening for Chris Young on his «Losing Sleep» tour
Now, Evans is looking to the future. He is releasing new music, announcing upcoming projects, and stepping back onto the stage with a renewed sense of direction. While Ballerini continues to process the divorce through her music, Evans remains reserved, choosing to focus on his career and what lies ahead.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Australian singer and songwriter.
Morgan’s ex-wife is Kelsea, whom he married in 2017 after a year and a half of dating. They met, symbolically, while co-hosting the Australian Country Music Awards in March 2016. He proposed to her on Christmas, and a year later, on December 2, 2017, they married in Mexico. Their romance was deeply musical, and Morgan inspired several songs on Kelsea’s second album «Unapologetically», - which was released in November 2017. They even shared a dog named Dibs.
However, their relationship did not work out, and in August 2022, they announced their divorce. «This is now a public fact, and I wanted you to hear it from me directly: I am going through a divorce», - she wrote on Instagram at the time. «This extremely difficult decision came as a result of a journey of love, growth, and effort that ultimately came to an end». Their divorce was finalized in November 2022.
In the fifth episode on YouTube (released on February 28, 2023), he admitted that he «feels pretty good, considering the circumstances», - adding that he still has «a long way to go». «But I’m already far from where I was three weeks ago», - he added.
The singer and country icon divorced in November 2022, and she has spoken extensively about their marriage and the aftermath of the breakup. However, Morgan has chosen not to delve into it. «If that’s what she needs for healing, I hope it helps», - he wrote in an Instagram post on February 21. «All I ask is that if you’re on my pages, please don’t be mean. Don’t be mean to Kelsea, don’t be mean to each other. Life is too short».
Morgan grew up in Australia and had his first concert at the age of 13. In high school, he formed a rock band called Extortion, which won a school music competition in 2002. In 2006, the band was renamed Solver. In 2007, Morgan won a music competition that allowed him to fly to Nashville and record his first single.
Morgan’s debut EP, «Big Skies», - was released in 2007. However, he released his next two only in 2012, and they came out just eight months apart. In 2013, he won the «New Artist of the Year» award at the CMC Awards and released his debut album «Morgan Evans» in 2014 in Australia. In September 2021, he announced the release of the EP «The Country and the Coast». Most recently, he released a documentary series on YouTube about his marriage to Kelsea.
After several years of success in Australia, Morgan permanently moved to Nashville and signed with Warner Music in 2017. That same year, he released the single «Kiss Somebody» and began achieving greater success. Morgan told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY in 2018 that his album at the time included several «pure love songs» written about his famous ex-wife.
Morgan has opened for Taylor Swift on the Australian leg of her «Red» tour. This year, he will also be opening for Chris Young on his «Losing Sleep» tour
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