Jake Owen and Lacey Buchanan announce divorce

Jake Owen and his wife Lacey Buchanan are getting a divorce. The “Real Life” singer shared the news with his fans on Friday, calling it the hardest thing he’s ever done.The singer’s full statement reads:

“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.”