Jake Owen announced he was getting a divorce on Friday.
The country singer broke the news on Twitter that he and his wife Lacey Buchanan were splitting up after three years of marriage. The couple has a 2-year-old daughter named Pearl.
“This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life,” Owen said. “We appreciate your support and privacy in this matter.”
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“I wanted to let my fans know how much I’ve appreciated their support of not only my career, but my family as a whole. Sadly, Lacey and I have decided to end our marriage.”
“We want to focus on our daughter Pearl and make sure that she has a beautiful life with loving parents. We appreciate you respecting our privacy during this time.” (RELATED: Miranda Lambert’s Most Beautiful Moments)