Jake Owen's Wife: Inside the Star's Marriage to Lacey Buchanan and a New Engagement

Country music star Jake Owen has been in the public eye for years, but many fans are still curious about his personal life. One topic that once sparked interest was Jake Owen's wife, Lacey Buchanan, their divorce, and child, Olive Pearl Owen. However, his love life returned to the headlines after he announced his engagement to Erica Hartlein.

Jake Owen was born in Florida, and his birth name was Joshua. After getting into music, he changed his birth name to avoid being confused with another singer named Josh.

Despite having made his name in the music industry, music was not his first choice of profession. He wanted to be a professional golfer and was good at the game. At 15, he had already won his first tournament and had a scholarship to Florida State University.

During Jake's college years, he had an accident while wakeboarding. The accident affected his shoulder, causing him to shelf his pro-golfing dreams. He also went into depression and stumbled into music.

He noticed his neighbor's guitar and started teaching himself how to play while listening to classic country songs from Waylon Jennings, Keith Whitley, and others. He sang covers, wrote original music, and even formed his first band in no time.

Jake eventually dropped out of college with his parents' blessing and decided to focus on music full-time. He has since released six studio albums with singles like "It's Been a While," "Alone with You," "8 Second Ride," "Tell Me," "Startin' with Me," "Beachin'," and more.

His personal life also had high moments as he succeeded in his career. In 2012, he proposed to and married Lacey Buchanan. That same year, the couple welcomed their first child, Olive Pearl Owen.

Jake Owen Was Married to Model Lacey Buchanan, but Their Marriage Didn't Work Out

Jake met his first wife, Lacey, on the set of his music video for "8 Second Ride." She appeared in the video as his love interest, and their chemistry was undeniable. However, it wasn't until she returned to star in the video for his hit "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" in 2011 that they began dating.

Their relationship progressed quickly, and after just a year of dating, he spontaneously proposed to her on stage during an event in Vero Beach, Florida. One month later, the couple tied the knot in a cozy family wedding on May 7, 2012, in a small sunrise ceremony on Vero Beach.

The wedding reflected the couple's laid-back personalities and symbolized the dawn of a new day. Only their closest family attended the intimate ceremony, with his uncle serving as the officiating minister.

Unfortunately, after over three years of marriage, Jake and Lacey announced their divorce in August 2015. Despite their separation, the couple remains dedicated co-parents to their daughter, Pearl.

After their announcement, the couple appreciated the support of their fans but asked for privacy. The singer took to Twitter and wrote:

"This is the hardest thing I've ever done in my life."

Jake Owen and Lacey Buchanan Welcomed a Daughter Together, Who Is the Singer's 'Best Friend and Biggest Fan'

On November 22, 2012, Jake and Lacey became first-time parents as they welcomed their daughter, Olive Pearl Owen. Shortly after she was born, the singer took to Twitter to announce the good news and called it the greatest day of his life.

The couple initially wanted to name their daughter Pearl Olive Owen, with Pearl being in honor of the singer's late best friend. However, they noticed their daughter's initials would be weird and swapped the placement of the names.

Despite Jake and Lacey's divorce, they have continuously and successfully co-parented their daughter. While talking about caring for their daughter, he remarked:

"Being married was an awesome thing for me. I really loved it. Unfortunately, myself and Lacey didn't work out, we still care a lot about each other and most importantly, have so much love for our little girl, and we want to do what's best for her."

Pearl is growing up fast and already shadowing her father. In 2020, the singer shared a video of his daughter, who seems to be a natural entertainer, singing with him as he played the guitar.

Jake's world revolves around his daughter, and he never hesitates to share pictures with her on Instagram, and he once wrote in the caption that she is his love and heart. Pearl also goes on tours with her father and might walk in his footsteps since she's his biggest fan. He once wrote:

"I was lucky enough to get to spend my opening weekend of the "Up There Down Here" Tour with my best friend and biggest fan. She makes me feel like a superstar."

In November 2022, Pearl turned ten, and her father took to Instagram to celebrate her new age. In the caption of his post, he revealed that nothing he has ever been through compares to being the father of a daughter.

Jake Owen Found Love Again with Interior Designer Erica Hartlein

Jake, who has collaborated with other stars like Randy Owen, Walker Hayes, The Reklaws, Colt Ford, and more, fell in love again. He fell in love with Erica Hartlein and shared the news of their engagement in December 2020.

In his caption, he revealed they had been together since 2015, and his proposal surprised her. Erica graduated with a bachelor of applied science in interior design at Middle Tennessee State University and has worked as a designer since 2010. She has been the gallery designer, sales professional, and interior designer at Restoration Hardware since 2012.

Over one year before Jake asked Erica to marry him, the couple welcomed their first child. On April 29, 2019, they welcomed their daughter, Paris Hartley Owen.

The couple has not announced a wedding date as they want to marry at the right time. However, they are constantly celebrating their love and life together. The singer once called his fiancée his funny valentine as he declared his love for her on Instagram.

In October 2022, while celebrating her birthday, he wrote on Instagram that "she is an incredible mother. [...] She's the grace to my grit and the rain to my dirt." The singer, who sees himself as lucky, also takes his second daughter on stage, and she seems to love the experience.