Ballerini made the announcement on her Instagram page, saying: “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. This is now public record so I wanted you to hear from me directly that I am going through a divorce. This deeply difficult decision is the result of a journey of love, growth, and effort that ultimately has come to an end. It’s hard to find the words here…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.”
Court documents obtained by E! News show that Ballerini filed for divorce and cited “irreconcilable differences” for the split.
Ballerini, known for songs like “Hole in the Bottle” and “Heartfirst,” met Evans, known his song, “Kiss Somebody,” in March 2016 while co-hosting an awards show in Australia, and they got engaged that December, People reported.
Ballerini is preparing to release her new album, “Subject to Change” on Sept. 23, Billboard reported.
Evans is currently performing on tour, with his next scheduled stop Sept. 3 in Santa Clarita, California.
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 02: Kelsea Ballerini (R) and Morgan Evans attend the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 2, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images) (Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 07: Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans attend the 2017 CMT Music awards at the Music City Center on June 7, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT) (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 55th annual ASCAP Country Music awards at the Ryman Auditorium on November 6, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images) (Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 06: Morgan Evans (L) and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 2018 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT) (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 22: Morgan Evans (L) and Kelsea Ballerini take photos during the 12th Annual ACM Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 22, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for AMC) (Jason Davis/Getty Images for AMC)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Morgan Evans (L) and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 11: Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 57th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards on November 11, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Singers Morgan Evans (L) and Kelsea Ballerini attend 2017 Billboard Power 100 - Inside at Cecconi's on February 9, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Billboard) (Christopher Polk)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 05: Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans attend the 2019 CMT Music Award at Bridgestone Arena on June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT) (MIKE COPPOLA/Getty Images for CMT)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Morgan Evans (L) and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording A)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 05: Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini attend at the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT) (MIKE COPPOLA/Getty Images for CMT)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 05: Morgan Evans, Kelsea Ballerini and Keith Urban attend the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 05: Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans attend the 2019 CMT Music Award at Bridgestone Arena on June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT) (MIKE COPPOLA/Getty Images for CMT)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 13: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: (L-R) Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium on March 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)