Who is Sara Evans’ husband, Jay Barker?
FOLLOWING her divorce from Craig Schelske, Sara Evans tied the knot with Jay Barker.
While she's known for her country music career, her second husband is a retired NFL player.
Who is Sara Evans’ husband, Jay Barker?
On June 14, 2008, Sara Evans walked down the aisle with Jay Barker.
Sara and Jay held their wedding ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee.
Born on July 20, 1972, Jay is a former NFL player and ESPN analyst.
Before he retired in 2001, he had short stints with the Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and the Carolina Panthers.
After retiring from the league, he began appearing in segments for ESPN.
While discussing her marriage to Jay, Sara told : "I'm obsessed with Jay Barker.
"Like, I adore him. just stare at him all the time. I think he's so gorgeous.
"But, not only that. But, he's so smart and he has the best ideas. He's such a great father."
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On April 14, 2021, it was announced Sara and Jay decided to separate.
By August 24 of the same year, the former filed for divorce and cited irreconcilable differences.
On March 21, 2024, Sara confirmed she and Jay reconciled.
The singer explained her decision on : "We’re so happy now, but I don’t want anyone to think that I'm advocating staying in a relationship where you are ever, in your gut, you know that you need to exit the situation.
"Every woman needs to follow her gut on that and do what is best for her. I believe and I hope that I’ve done that."
How did Sara and Jay meet?
In 2006, Sara and Jay were first introduced to one another via their minister Joe Beam.
The former explained to : "He was our own personal matchmaker.
"It was hard for me to believe he was real and that he loves me the way he loves me.
"I thank God many times a day for bringing me Jay."
How many kids do Sara and Jay have?
From her first marriage to Craig Schelske, Sara has three children.
She has two daughters named Audrey and Olivia, and a son named Avery.
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From his first marriage to Amy DiGiovanna, Jay has four kids.
The sports broadcaster is a father to Sarah Ashlee, Harrison, Andrew, and Braxton.