Jason Isbell files for divorce from Texas native Amanda Shires. Here are the details

Songwriting couple Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell are going their separate ways.

The musician and actor filed the petition for divorce on Dec. 15, 2023, in Williamson County, Tennessee. The couple married in 2013 and share an 8-year-old daughter, Mercy. Neither Isbell nor Shire have released a statement about the split. Word of the divorce got out two months after it was filed.

Why are Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires getting divorced?

According to the divorce petition filed by Isbell in Williamson County, the couple cited irreconcilable differences. The petition also asks for joint custody of their daughter.

Who was Jason Isbell's first wife?

Isbell was married to fellow musician Shonna Tucker, former bass player for Drive-By Truckers, for whom Isbell played guitar. The former couple were married from 2002 to 2007.

Texas native Amanda Shires' collaboration with Willie Nelson's sister Bobbie

Shires is from Lubbock, Texas. Last year, she released “Loving You,” a collaboration with fellow Texan, the late Bobbie Nelson. Bobbie Nelson is Country Music legend Willie Nelson’s sister. Shires said it was important to her to keep Nelson’s legacy and Texas spirit alive in the music.

“When I went to record it with Bobbie, we just decided after we were in the studio that we were now making a record together,” Shires said. “And I’m glad that we did. It still needs to be out there, her story. It is a little sad that she’s not here for the celebration, but I know she’s probably up there enjoying it anyway.”

— USA TODAY reporter Taijuan Moorman and Tennessean reporter Matthew Leimkuehler contributed to this story.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Jason Isbell files for divorce from Texas native Amanda Shires