Ruston Kelly is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is known for his albums, such as ‘Dying Star,’ ‘Halloween,’ and ’Forever Words.’ Apart from releasing albums, he also performs at live events and tours. As a songwriter, Kelly even greater recognition when he wrote ‘Nashville Without You’ for singer Tim McGraw in 2013.
Adding to his self-earned fame, he has also skyrocketed his name on the internet and social media primarily due to the rumors of him being married to a fellow prominent singer, Kacey Musgraves.
Ruston Kelly Relationship With Ex-Wife Kacey Musgraves
Ruston Kelly and Kacey Musgraves met each other at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee, and they performed some songs among a group of singers. After Kelly performed his song, which left Musgraves stunned in amazement, they fell in love with each other and got engaged on Christmas Eve 2016.
Ruston supposedly proposed to her there during 2016 Christmas Eve by getting on his one knee with a sparkling ring. Ruston Kelly was reportedly gifted with the best Christmas present ever.
Musgraves explained how much happy she was later on the internet by sharing the clip of the moment and a picture of hugging herself and Kelly with the engagement ring on, which was stunning and left the viewers in awe.
“I didn’t say yes … I said HELL YESSSS!!” Musgraves writes. “Last night, the best man I’ve ever met got down on one knee in my little pink childhood home … in the same room I played with my ponies and Barbies and asked me the easiest question I’ve ever been asked.”
Likewise, Kelly also shared a photo on his Instagram showing Musgraves’ ring and exclaimed his overflowing happiness.
Ruston Kelly with his ex-wife Kacey Musgraves (©:US Weekly)
Following the engagement, they wedded each other in October 2017. The couple’s friends and family attended the marriage ceremony was attended. Musgraves, who wore a Berta wedding dress during the ceremony, was barefooted and showed her utmost happiness while vowing to be together forever.
However, even with the deepest of their love for each other, they finally concluded to split after their two-and-a-half years of marriage in mid-2020, their reps confirmed to PEOPLE in a joint statement, saying: “we’ve made this painful decision together.”
Even though they had separated, they reported that they did not harbor any hard feelings, anger, or resentment for each other. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Musgraves revealed that her and Kelly's relationship did not work out.
Additionally, Kelly also told Rolling Stone,
“She was such a strong redemptive force in my life. I didn’t think I was worthy of anything. She reminded me that it doesn’t matter, that everyone has a past. Someone has to help pick you up somehow.”
However, Musgraves expressed after winning album of the year at the Grammys in 2019 to Glamour about falling hard for Kelly, who inspired her career-changing album ‘Golden Hour.’ Even after their split Musgraves is grateful than ever to Kelly for helping her walk towards the road of success.
They have respect and love and are grateful for having met each other even after their separation.
Ruston Kelly Net Worth, & Career
Ruston Kelly started his career as a songwriter ever since he was in high school. He was landed with several opportunities after he signed a deal with BMG Nashville in 2013. He wrote a song titled ‘Nashville Without You’ for the famous American country singer-songwriter Tim McGraw.
Kelly then started playing guitar in a band called ‘Elmwood’ before focusing on his songwriting career by collaborating with singers like Hayes Carll and Josh Abbott.
One of the most notable moments that earned the place for Kelly in the music industry was his first-ever debut, Extended Play (EP) titled 'Halloween,' released under the label 'Washington Square Records' in 2016, a total of about ten other songs.
In 2018 Kelly signed with another record label, 'Rounder Records,' and released his debut studio album titled 'Dying Star' featuring 14 songs.
During the same year, Kelly collaborated on another album titled 'Forever Words' along with other popular artists, including Brad Paisley, Carlene Carter, and Rosanne Cash, where Ruston Kelly recorded a single track 'To June This Morning.'
Similarly, Kelly has collaborated with other popular music labels, such as Legacy Recordings and Concord Records. In 2019, he went on the 'Port Saint Joe Tour' for Brothers Osborne.
Ruston Kelly working in his professional career for over a decade has managed to amass a wealthy fortune. However, it does not have an exact estimation. His ex-wife, Kacey Musgraves, has a net worth estimated at around $10 million.
Who Is Ruston Kelly? Family Details
Ruston Kelly was born Ruston Samuel Kelly on 31 July 1988 in South Carolina, USA.
He spent most of his childhood adjusting himself in his community as the family relocated quite often due to his father’s profession. During his solace, he found skating fun and moved to Michigan at the age of 14 for his skating career.
He has a sister who is also a musician. It was then that he started to write songs and got attached to them. While pursuing his music and songwriting career, he has reached a place he is in now. He had his full album in his high school with songs like 'Bluebird' and 'I’m leavin’.
He went to Wyoming High School and graduated from there.
He is 6'2" tall and weighs about 83 kg.