Country singer Jon Pardi and his estranged wife Summer Pardi had been navigating serious relationship challenges for months before publicly announcing their separation on Friday, July 3, according to sources close to the couple.
"They've been having major issues since last year," a source told Us Weekly on Friday. "They all but separated right before the holidays [in December] and even unfollowed each other on Instagram."
The revelation provides context to what appeared to be a sudden announcement from the couple, who married in November 2020 and share two young daughters together. The insider noted that the pair have since refollowed each other on social media despite the separation announcement.
In a joint statement posted to Instagram on Friday, the estranged couple addressed their decision directly. "After much thought, we have made the difficult decision to end our marriage," they wrote. "Our daughters will always remain our highest priority and we are committed to moving forward with love and respect as coparents. Thank you for your understanding, support and respect as we navigate these changes as a family."
Jon, 41, and Summer, 37, are parents to Presley, 3, and Sienna, 23 months. The couple's focus on their children appears central to their public messaging about the separation.
According to the source who spoke with Us Weekly on Friday, Summer was "fed up" with the country star but had made efforts to preserve the marriage. "They tried to work it out for their kids," the source added, "but ultimately couldn't, so she filed for divorce."
Court documents obtained by Us Weekly on Saturday, July 4, revealed that Summer filed for divorce nearly two months before the public announcement. The influencer filed to dissolve the five-year marriage in Tennessee on May 12, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the dissolution.
In the divorce filing, Summer requested that the court designate her as Presley and Sienna's "primary residential parent" if the estranged couple cannot reach an agreed-upon parenting plan. The timing of the filing suggests the couple maintained a united public front for nearly two months while navigating the legal dissolution of their marriage privately.
Us Weekly reached out to a representative for Jon for comment but did not receive a response at the time of publication. The country music star has not yet publicly addressed the divorce filing or the details surrounding the separation beyond the joint statement.
The separation marks another high-profile celebrity split in 2026, as numerous public figures navigate relationship challenges under intense public scrutiny. For Jon and Summer, the emphasis remains on co-parenting their young daughters through this transition period.