Kelsea Ballerini Just Announced She's Divorcing Morgan Evans

Country singer Kelsea Ballerini has filed for divorce from Australian singer/songwriter Morgan Evans after almost five years of marriage. Ballerini, 28, and Evans, 37, tied the knot in 2017 after a whirlwind romance. (This comes as the prepares for this fall's Heartfirst tour. "i’ve really missed you. let’s jump right back in together for these 10 special nights. 💛," she has said.) Read on to see what they both have to say about the sad split, and how they met.

1. Ballerini’s Heartbreaking Statement

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Ballerini posted a statement on her Instagram account confirming the split. “Friends, 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,” she says. “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. Kels.”

2. They Tried To Make It Work

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Ballerini and Evans did their best to save the relationship, but sadly it didn’t work. "They've been working on their marriage for a very long time. Prior to this they had separated privately once before and have been in therapy for several years," a source tells PEOPLE. "They gave it their best go but unfortunately arrived at the decision to formally separate."

3. Evans Confirms the Split

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Evans posted his own statement on instagram confirming everything Ballerini said. "I am very sad to confirm that after almost five years of marriage, Kelsea and I are parting ways. I wish it were otherwise but sadly it is not," he said. Ballerini and Evans talked about their journey through couples therapy, and what it meant to them both. "Because of my parents' divorce and the way that they loved me through it in their own ways, I have a different idea of marriage, but I would think I have a healthier idea of marriage," Ballerini previously said. "I don't see it as a fairytale-esque, ride-off-into-the-sunset kind of thing. It's work, but it's worth it. We go to couples therapy all the time. We have really good couples friends that we vacation with, but we also can sit down with and have the hard conversations."

4. How Did They Meet?

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Ballerini and Evans had a whirlwind romance—they met in 2016 while co-hosting Australia's Country Music Channel Awards and Morgan proposed on Christmas Day the same year. "This morning, 9 months and 13 days later, he got down on one knee in the kitchen while I was burning pancakes and asked me to marry him," Ballerini shared with fans at the time. "Loving him has been the greatest gift of my life. And now I get to do it for life. #HeCalledDibs."

5. Hopefully They Remain Friends

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Ballerini previously spoke about her deep admiration for Evans, and how he “shows up”. "We approach our relationship so differently, but he shows up — he shows up in every way he needs to," Ballerini said in November 2021. "I'm really grateful for the last year and a half, honestly, to be able to have time that we'd never had before to not just see each other once a week, but see each other every day and cook together and buy a house together and walk the dog together and just do really normal things that seem small. That was a really beautiful thing for our marriage."

Country music stars not only captivate us with their incredible talents but also inspire us with their dedication to maintaining healthy and balanced lifestyles. In this article, we'll delve into the fitness, self-care, and wellness secrets of 20 remarkable female country music stars. From Shania Twain's love for walking to Carrie Underwood's empowering workouts, and from Miranda Lambert's body-positive message to Kacey Musgraves' self-care routine, these artists share their insights on staying fit, confident, and grounded in the spotlight. Join us as we explore how these women navigate the demands of their careers while prioritizing their health and well-being.

1. Shania Twain

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Shania Twain talked about her wellness secrets in an interview with The Cut. She says that she likes to walk to keep herself fit. “If I’m going to do shortcuts because I’m traveling and I can’t manage the environment around me or my schedule is too much, walking is my key thing. If I’ve got to go to an appointment, I’ll try to walk there, or walk back because going off to play tennis isn’t always easy when I’ve got a busy work schedule. I’ll wear my running shoes for the walk and pack my dress shoes in my backpack, and build in my exercise that way.”

2. Carrie Underwood

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Carrie Underwood’s trainer, Eve Overland, talked about the singer’s workout routine with E! News. “She likes to stick with the basics because they work,” Overland said. “Not to mention, it's empowering, exciting and makes you feel like a total badass when you go up in weight and see strength gains with those major lifts. Lateral band walks—an exercise that helps shape the hips and glutes using a resistance band—using the leg press machine, hamstring curls and cable straight-leg kickbacks are a few more go-tos because of the great pump they give you."

3. Miranda Lambert

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Miranda Lambert is all about body-positivity, and wants to inspire others to do the same. "I'm not naturally small," she told Good Housekeeping. "And I'm fine with that, because so many girls come up to me and say, 'Thank you for being normal-sized — it gives us hope that you don't have to be a size 2 to be somebody.'"

4. Martina McBride

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Martina McBride shared her secrets for eating healthy on the road to Us Weekly. “We work really close with the caterers to make sure that there’s healthy food and it’s all fresh. I really work hard at not having unhealthy snacks even on the bus. I mean, we don’t even have them available and I think that makes a big difference.”

5. Kacey Musgraves

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Kacey Musgraves shared her self-care routine in an interview with Glamour. “A big part of my self-care mindset is just giving myself a break from the pressure I put on myself. As far as products, I do love the CBD pens and pre-rolls from The Edie Parker line, Weedie Parker. I also try to stay hydrated, eat clean, get enough sleep, and stay on top of going to therapy. And laugh. I love, love, love laughing.”

6. Maren Morris

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Maren Morris shared some of her secrets to staying healthy while touring in an interview with Women’s Health. She says that she will do virtual sessions with her trainer, Erin Opera. Morris also shared some of the exercises she does. “Squat lunges are the worst. They’re so hard because that’s the area I need it most—my thighs and butt.”

7. Mickey Guyton

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In 2021, Mickey Guyton talked to The Sun about what it was like to receive the Best New Artist Grammy nomination after working for years. She says that she struggled with depression and learned to stand up for herself. “I was in therapy. I quit drinking. And the clarity that came with that, I could see everything so clearly and I realized the power in being myself. That’s what people want. It made me a stronger person.”

8. Lindsay Ell

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In an interview on the Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe podcast, Lindsay Ell talked about why she decided to come forward about having an eating disorder. "I feel like through vulnerability and through being open, we are definitely able to make these tough places in our life so much easier. The more I share my heart and the things I'm going through, it causes me to just to be real and not sit in denial of my own self."

9. Kelsea Ballerini

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Kelsea Ballerini talked about her fitness secrets with Nashville Edit. “Find a workout that YOU like, not what someone else pushes. There are so many different kinds of moving. Going to the gym or running on the treadmill, which I personally hate and tried for years, isn’t the only way to exercise. I love any kind of cycle class because the music is super loud, the lights are dark, and I can shut my eyes and feel like I am at home with my headphones on. I also love Pilates for building long, lean muscle. Lastly, I work out with a personal trainer who is super encouraging and helps me meet my fitness goals. Working out, something I used to dread, is now something that I look forward to because it boosts my stamina onstage and makes me feel much more clear-headed and, in my body, too.”

10. Carly Pearce

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Carly Pearce tells Garmin.com that staying healthy is important to her. “For the last 10 years I’ve really prioritized that. My dad had a massive heart attack when I was a teenager and it just kind of rocked my world. There is heart disease in my family now and cancer is a big part of my family history and health. I feel better when I work out, I feel better when I eat right and I feel like my mind is in a better spot. My entire life is chaotic, as far as on a daily basis. If I can have that little time to control, I almost use it as meditation to run, and my body feels good to play shows and perform for an hour and sing and not get winded. When you have people looking at you 24/7, and taking pictures of you, you want to look your best and feel your best. I always said if I wasn’t an artist I would go into nutrition or sports medicine, I really love all things health.”

11. Jenny Tolman

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Jenny Tolman is all about having gratitude. She tells Forbes that this helped her get through her trauma after an abusive relationship as a teen that forced her to drop out of school. “There was this point where I was like, ‘okay, I can sit here and wallow in this forever and feel sorry for myself or I can find a way to feel better about it.’ So, I started focusing on gratitude and being grateful for the things I DID have. And I found things to look forward to, and it was a really powerful tool to bring me out of this dark place.”

12. Jessie James Decker

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Jessie James Decker is extremely busy, which means she has to have workouts that she can do when she’s traveling. “I like to walk everywhere as much as possible,” she tells Us Weekly. “So instead of getting an Uber in a city where I want to go have a lunch or go shopping, we’ll just walk.” Decker also says that she tracks her movement each day. “I’ve been keeping track on my phone, and if I can do at least two or three miles a day, then I feel like I did good.”

13. Cassadee Pope

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Cassadee Pope is a big fan of Pilates. She even shared a photo on Instagram of herself on a reformer at the studio. Pope captioned the post, “Thank you @marathonpilates for kicking my carb eatin, margarita drinkin ass today.” Better Health states, “Pilates is a safe and effective method of rehabilitation and exercise that focuses on muscular balance, improves strength and flexibility.”

14. RaeLynn

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RaeLynn has a busy life, but she still makes time for herself. She tells Taste Of Country that she spends each morning relaxing with her journal and her breakfast. "It's different everyday, and especially being on the road, it can get a little crazy. But having that time in the morning to just kind of center myself is really important for me.”

15. Ashley McBryde

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Ashley McBryde talked about her career in an interview with Grammy.com. She says that she has learned to be true to herself following her attempting to change things. “I tried to do the thing that people would have me do, and it was a momentum and a façade that I knew there's no way I could keep that up, and maybe stick out my stomach, two for ten, that I'm the skinniest girl in the room,” she said. “I'm never gonna be that and that's fine. I look silly with straight hair. That for me was a big turning point, and also some of the songs that we were choosing for me at the time. It's not that I didn't like them. I wrote them, but they weren't exactly the thing I would want to do and the message that I wanted to put out. I had stuff that had better messages to it. And learning that I really suck at being anybody else, and as long as I've got permission to just be me, and me and the guys can just make the music that [speaks] to us, that's when it started working for us. That's when the ball really started rolling.”

16. Tenille Townes

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For Tenille Townes, music is a great way for her to help with her mental health. “I felt like I was going insane in my house, feeling completely worried and anxious and scared,” she told People. “But I was constantly asking myself, ‘what do I do with this?’ I'm so glad that music was a place where I could put it all. It always gives me a way to take a hot air balloon ride of sorts, where I can just float above the situation and see it from a higher vantage point. Writing over the past year, I have felt that firsthand for myself in a way that I've really never felt before. That's what I love the most about songwriting is it can kind of just pull me out of something to look at it differently."

17. Lauren Alaina

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Lauren Alaina is open about her struggles with an eating disorder. She talked about her recovery in an interview with The Tennessean. “I’m still learning to love myself. I want to be the girl who has a positive influence on people’s lifestyle. I don’t want to be the girl who has an eating disorder and that’s why she looks the way she looks.”

18. LeAnn Rimes

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LeAnn Rimes shared some of her favorite products with NYMag. In it, she revealed that she likes to use the Rapid Release Therapy system to help her recover. “I’ve used a lot of the other percussive massage therapy guns and gave up on them. Nothing ever really releases my muscles. This uses vibration frequency to release the muscles and it is heaven for me. I take it on the road when I travel. When I’m singing, the muscles in my neck and jaw can get really tight. I find that this is super, super-helpful to release all of that tension. It’s more of a vibration frequency than it is an actual pounding. With all the other ones, I feel like I’m being hit. This feels more like a nice little tingly vibration. I use it whenever I feel like I’m getting a little tense. Definitely after my shows, or sometimes after a workout. It’s a great tool to have.”

19. Maddie Marlow

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Maddie Marlow shared her workout routine on TikTok. She captioned it, “This is my 30 minute workout routine that I do everyday. I start with 15 minutes on the treadmill, just at a three, then I go into four exercises four times with 25 reps. So these are some bicep curls to get those arms toned, some donkey kicks to get that Lainey Wilson dump truck bootay. Then we're going into some Spiderman crunches, this is great for that lower belly that's so hard to get, and some goddess squats. This is great for your booty and your thighs.”

20. Sara Evans

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Sara Evans talked about her diet in an interview. "Don't overeat and don't starve yourself either,” she said. “It's everything in moderation. That's the way I like to live life: everything in moderation. If you're sitting there and you've had two pieces of pizza and you feel stuffed, don't go for that third one. It's common sense. I have no diet tricks, I have no 'I never eat carbs' or 'I never . . .' I eat a little bit, and as soon as I feel full, I stop. Then I don't eat again until I'm hungry."

In the ever-spinning carousel of the Bachelor and Bachelorette series, the stars have often captivated us not just with their romantic endeavors but with their commitment to health and wellness. The fitness journeys and wellness rituals of these reality TV personalities often ignite curiosity and serve as inspiration for many. From outdoor workouts and morning routines that radiate positivity, to balanced diets and nourishing meals, the stars have opened up about the secrets behind their glowing appearances and energetic lives. Let's delve into the 20 amazing bodies of the Bachelor stars and the diverse approaches they take to nurture their well-being, with firsthand insights into their fitness philosophies and daily routines that keep them grounded and vibrant. Sit back as we reveal how these renowned individuals harmonize mind, body, and spirit in the pursuit of health and happiness.

1. Trista Sutter

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Trista Sutter opened up to FOX News about how the pandemic and an injury made her rethink fitness. "I definitely believe in the benefits of fitness, you know, just living a healthy lifestyle. And I had lost track of that when we were home during the pandemic. I just kind of threw the towel in and said, 'You know what, I'm going to eat all the things, and I'm going to do none of the work.' And I thought that needed to change. I just for my own physical, mental, all the healths. … For myself, for my family, I want to be able to be around for a really long time."

2. Andi Dorfman

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Andi Dorfman shared her favorite workouts with Us Weekly. She says that she likes to go running. “I’d say I [go] about five days a week, even if it’s just for 30 minutes to get out of the house. It is my main source of exercise. I almost feel off balanced and more tired if I don’t go for a run.”

3. Ashley Iaconetti

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Ashley Iaconetti talked about changes she’s made to her diet in this blog post. “I still eat relatively healthy. I try not to eat too many carbs, especially white ones. I’ll have only one or two sodas a week. I strive to incorporate greens. I try to stay away from boxed foods in the pantry and reach for the produce drawer in the fridge instead. I’ll add avocado and sriracha to anything I can to make it more exciting.”

4. Kaitlyn Bristowe

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Kaitlyn Bristowe opened up about her approach to fitness with ELLE Canada. “I have always been a very healthy person. I started dancing when I was three years old, and was dancing at least six times a week until I was about 19. Then I moved to Vancouver where I was cheerleading and dancing a few times a week. I moved to Germany when I was 26 for a relationship; he played hockey and I was kind of following his life and not doing any sort of exercise. That’s when I realized I needed fitness in my life. I wasn’t dancing anymore. I had never stepped foot in a gym to lift weights, so that was very intimidating.”

5. Jojo Fletcher

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Jojo Fletcher makes sure to eat healthy, and shared one of her secrets with Us Weekly. “I cook more now that I’m getting older,” she says. “Because you can’t eat out every single day. It’s easy to grill a piece of chicken and steam broccoli. I eat healthy, and then I’ll have a cheat day.”

6. Rachel Lindsay

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Rachel Lindsay shared her wellness secrets with HollywoodLife. In it, she broke down her typical diet. “I always have a big breakfast. My favorites are eggs, bacon, fruit, and of course coffee. For lunch, I typically have a light salad with a protein and then for dinner, it’s a free-for-all, but I try to stay away from carbs.”

7. Michelle Young

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Michelle Young shared some of her favorite exercises in an interview. “I’m a very active person. I go to the gym, I lift weights...I play club basketball and kickball.” Young also says that she wants an athletic person as a life partner. “Not that you have to be this chiseled, athletic person, but I want you to be able to live a fit lifestyle. You have to be able to keep up with me!”

8. Hannah Brown

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Hannah Brown broke down her daily routine with Us Weekly. She says that she likes to workout in the mornings. “Lately, I’ve been doing weight training three times a week with 20 to 30-minute Peloton rides for my cardio. It’s great for me to get a little sweat in every day!"

9. Tayshia Adams

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Tayshia Adams talked about her wellness secrets with Elite Daily. “For me, working out is something that can really get me to a positive place,” she says. “If I am already happy or if I'm feeling really down low. It provides endorphins, but also keeps your body from being stagnant and that really helps me personally. It’s something that I definitely utilize at the beginning of every single day to try to get on the right foot.”

10. Clare Crawley

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Clare Crawley loves to spend time outside. One thing she enjoys doing is going hiking. Crawley shared this video on Instagram of herself hiking. She captioned the post, “There have been times where life can become overwhelming. It’s a slippery slope, and it’s so easy to get out of routines and rituals that feed your soul. For me, starting at the basics can help me feel grounded and reconnected instantly. So if you don’t know where to start- go on a walk outside for some fresh air and Vit D!”

11. Cassie Randolph

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In an Instagram story Q&A, Cassie Randolph opened up about her diet. “I try to eat as clean as possible and listen to my body,” she answered. “I actually have a lot of stomach issues (very sensitive). So I have always had to eat a lot of smaller meals/snack throughout the day instead of a lot at once.”

12. Hannah Ann Sluss

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Hannah Ann Sluss shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Women Fitness. “A healthy morning ritual that I follow every single day is drinking celery juice on an empty stomach. I swear by it! It helps me with bloating and has really cleared up my skin. My favorite is Suja Organic celery juice- my fridge is stocked with it.”

13. Madison Prewett

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Madison Prewett shared one of her favorite wellness secrets with E! News. She says that she likes to have slow mornings. “Before I pick up my phone or even talk to anyone else- I like to start my day off by journaling, praying and reading my Bible. Doing this as soon as I wake up every morning, gives me the peace and confidence I need to tackle whatever i have to do for the day!”

14. Kelley Flanagan

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Kelley Flanagan talked about how she takes care of her body on an episode of the Talking It Out podcast. “Since fourth grade, I’ve always had weird issues like stomach issues. Then right before I went on ‘The Bachelor,’ I remember I looked nine months pregnant. I was working out for two hours a day with a trainer and I was super active, but I couldn’t figure out what was going on with my weight. After the show, I think the transition with the breakup, publicity, and the fan aspect all put a lot of stress on my body. Finally, I realized it got way worse than it was before and needed to find out what it was.”

15. Caelynn Miller-Keyes

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Caelynn Miller-Keyes spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself doing outdoor activities. One thing Miller-Keyes enjoys doing is going skiing. She shared these photos of herself and her fiance, Dean Unglert, hitting the slopes. Miller-Keyes captioned the post, “I’ve got a big crush on my ski instructor.”

16. Corinne Olympios

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During her time on The Bachelor, Corinne Olympios was known for her love of naps. She talked about this in an interview with The Cut. “Beauty sleep is always important. I nap at least once a day, if I ever have time, and my nap attire is usually in Team Corn clothes. With my running around right now it’s really hard, so if I get 15 minutes in, I’m lucky. But I’m really good at falling right asleep.”

17. Vanessa Grimaldi

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Vanessa Grimaldi opened up about a go-to workout of hers in an Instagram post. "My favourite workout: BOXING," she writes. "If you’re like me and always in your head, boxing teaches you to be present. To be alert. Know what punches to throw or when to duck. It’ll be almost a year since I started boxing with @reblunion and although I wish I was more consistent, it’s the most consistent I’ve been in the last 3 years when it comes to working out."

18. Kendall Long

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Kendall Long likes to do outdoor workouts to keep herself in shape. She revealed on Instagram that she does HIIT workouts at the park. “A lot of people have been asking me about my workout routine,” she said. “And aside from other things, I LOVE doing HIIT workouts! Here is a quick workout set I do at the park!!” In it, Long is seen doing squats, squat jumps, and high knees.

19. Kit Keenan

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Kit Keenan tells ELLE that she wants to use her platform for good. “It’s really eye-opening to hear about workout posts and how they might affect people [with eating disorders] because I post a lot about health and fitness on my account,” she explains. “I show my workouts in videos, you know? So it was eye-opening to me to have the opportunity to think through some things I post online and be like, ‘Wait, how can this affect somebody going through this mental turmoil? How is my presence online interpreted in different ways than I think about?'”

20. Ashley Hebert

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After having her first child, Ashley Hebert managed to drop the pregnancy weight quick, leaving many wondering how she did it. She told the DailyMail that it’s all about her diet. “I eat very healthy. I am not going into Drive-Thrus and downing burgers and fries. My meals are really clean.”