Country Star Brett Kissel and Wife Cecilia Shock Fans with Divorce Announcement After 15 Years Together

Canadian country star Brett Kissel has confirmed that he and his wife Cecilia Friesen are ending their 15-year marriage, sharing a handwritten letter on Instagram that called the decision “a very big one” reached after “deep soul searching.” The couple revealed they have actually been living apart for roughly 18 months and assured fans that they, along with their four children—Mila (9), Aria (8), Leo (6) and Atlas (3)—“are doing well” while they focus on co-parenting and maintaining a strong friendship. In their joint statement, the Alberta natives asked for “continued kindness” and privacy as they navigate this next chapter, emphasizing that their family bond remains intact. The news marks the end of a relationship that began when a 17-year-old Kissel met Cecilia at a rodeo concert in 2008; they wed on Canada Day 2011 and have since inspired several of the singer’s love songs, including “Red Carpet,” “Ten Years From Now” and the fan-favorite “Cecilia.” Career-wise, Kissel is closing 2025 with a New Year’s Eve headline show at the Silent Ice Center in Nisku, Alberta, before reuniting with Lee Brice as special guest on the high-profile Sunriser Tour next year. He recently teamed up with Brice on the rural-pride anthem “Farmer,” further fueling momentum behind his deluxe album “Let Your Horses Run.” For fans searching “Brett Kissel divorce,” “Brett Kissel separation,” or “Brett Kissel wife Cecilia,” the couple’s message is clear: the split was mutual, respectful and centered on their children’s well-being. While the personal news is poignant, Kissel shows no signs of slowing down professionally—making upcoming tour dates a chance for audiences to support the singer during this pivotal moment in his life and career.