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Country artist Brett Kissel and his wife, Cecilia Kissel, confirmed that they’re parting ways after more than a decade of marriage.
“It is with a clear mind and a loving heart that we have made the decision to end our marriage of almost 15 years,” reads a handwritten note that Brett and Cecilia, who also goes by Cece, posted on Instagram. “We have come to realize after a great deal of deep soul searching that we are no longer suited to be married to one another. This is a very big decision which we have not taken lightly. As we move forward in our next chapter of life, we look forward to continuing to co-parent our 4 amazing children, and we will definitely remain great friends. We look forward to our future with optimism, with love, and with great respect for one another.”
Brett added in the caption of his and Cecilia’s joint Instagram post: “Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we navigate this new chapter. We would like to share that we are all doing well and have quietly been separated now for a year and a half. ❤️ Please don’t spend your time worrying about us and our children. However, we would greatly appreciate your continued kindness moving forward and ask that you respect the privacy of our family.”
The Canadian country artist married his soon-to-be ex-wife, who is an entrepreneur and public speaker, in 2011. They have two daughters and two sons, ranging in age from 3 to 9 years old. See their statement here: