Carly Pearce knew her marriage was a mistake on her wedding night and 'blew up my life to get out'
Carly Pearce revealed that she knew her marriage was a mistake on her wedding night due to her ex-husband's 'Jekyll and Hyde' behavior. She chose to end the marriage quickly, prioritizing her well-being over societal or religious expectations. The experience inspired her album '29,' which resonated with many listeners going through similar struggles.
- ▪Carly Pearce knew her marriage was a mistake on her wedding night.
- ▪She described her ex-husband as having a 'Jekyll and Hyde' personality that emerged after the wedding.
- ▪Pearce said she 'blew up my life to get out' of the marriage and did not stay due to societal, religious, or public pressure.
- ▪Her divorce from Michael Ray inspired her album '29,' which includes songs like 'What He Didn’t Do' and 'Next Girl'.
- ▪Pearce wrote six intense songs about divorce, initially thinking they were too personal but later realizing they reflected many people's experiences.
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Entertainment Carly Pearce knew her marriage was a mistake on her wedding night and 'blew up my life to get out' The country star told a podcast her ex exhibited 'Jekyll and Hyde' behavior she didn't see until it was too late By Lori A Bashian Fox News Published May 16, 2026 5:55pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Carly Pearce pressed doctors about a chronic heart condition after repeatedly being ‘dismissed’ Country music star Carly Pearce tells Fox News Digital she was "persistent" in reaching out to doctors about her health condition until she got a diagnosis.
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