Zac Brown's Wife: The Star's Previous Marriage to Shelly Brown and a New Engagement
Zac Brown's wife for over a decade was Shelly Brown. She was a constant presence by his side, supporting him through his career highs and lows. However, rumors of a new engagement with Kelly Yazdi have recently sparked the curiosity of fans and the media alike.
Zac Brown is the founder, frontman, and lead singer of the Zac Brown Band, a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning southern rock group. Along with leading the band, he is also an accomplished songwriter, producer, businessman, and philanthropist.
He founded the band in 2002, and they have released several studio and live albums, with an extended play produced by Dave Grohl. His success can be attributed to his interest in collaborating with top artistes across genres.
Shelly Brown and Zac Brown at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 46th Annual Induction and Awards on June 18, 2015, in New York | Source: Getty Images
He has worked with Jimmy Buffett, Shawn Mendes, Avicii, and other musicians. Zac is also committed to giving back and founded Camp Southern Ground, an inclusive camp for children older than seven and younger than 18 with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, social or emotional challenges, and more.
While his music career is super successful, his personal life has had a few stumbling blocks. He was married for over a decade and had five children. Unfortunately, the couple went their separate ways.
Zac Brown performing at the 2022 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 8, 2022, in New Orleans | Source: Getty Images
Zac Brown Was Married to Shelly Brown for 12 Years
By chance, Zac started dating his Georgia State University alum and jewelry designer ex-wife, Shelly Brown. She had just finished college when their mutual friend introduced them to each other.
Their relationship was platonic until New Year's Eve, when they attended a show his band played. That night, the musician had a date with someone else, but his date had stood him up, and he thought he would not kiss anyone into the new year.
Luckily for him, he kissed Shelly and immediately knew she was the one. The couple married in 2006, and during their time together, they welcomed five children.
Zac Brown and Shelly Brown at the 30th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 18, 2015, in Cleveland | Source: Getty Images
Twelve years after their wedding, Zac and Shelly revealed they were separating and ending their whirlwind life. Fans were shocked by the news as the couple appeared to have a solid and happy marriage.
They released a joint statement, stating that they had grown apart and were ending their marriage amicably. The couple's joint statement noted that it was a difficult decision, but they had love, mutual respect, and care for each other.
Zac Brown and Shelly Brown at the MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Fleetwood Mac on January 26, 2018, in New York | Source: Getty Images
They revealed their life's journey was taking them in different directions. In an interview, the musician remarked that living in conflict was unhealthy. He also noted:
"And no matter how many mistakes, or whatever, and she absolutely was the one. And, you know, we have five amazing, beautiful children together. And that was the reason that we were together."
Shelly Brown and Zac Brown at the 2013 MusiCares Person Of The Year Honoring Bruce Springsteen on February 8, 2013, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
While the reasons behind their divorce have not been fully disclosed, he has been open about the challenges of balancing his music career with his family life.
In interviews, he has spoken about the difficulties of being away from home for long periods while on tour and the toll it can take on his relationships. However, he remains committed to his family and finding a way to make it work.
Zac Brown and Shelly Brown at the 46th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards on April 3, 2011, in Las Vegas | Source: Getty Images
Zac and Shelly Brown Continue to Co-parent Their Four Daughters and a Son
Zac and Shelly became parents to five children. The couple initially had four daughters, Joni, Justice, Lucy, and Georgia, within five years and had planned to keep having children until they welcomed a boy.
Luckily, on May 5, 2014, they welcomed their first and only son, Alexander Frost Brown. The country music star has always been present for his kids, and despite no longer being with his ex-wife, things have not changed.
Zac Brown and Shelly Brown at the CRS 2017 event on February 22, 2017, in Nashville | Source: Getty Images
Zac and Shelly have continuously co-parented their kids, and he once referred to his ex-wife as an amazing mother. When talking about his kids, he said:
"I couldn't have a more amazing mom for them. They're our first priority and they've got steadiness and love from both sides. Our kids are a product of all the love and time we give them."
It is worth noting that both Zac and Shelly are very private regarding their children. They rarely share their photos and seldom appear with them at public events to protect their privacy.
Shelly Brown and Zac Brown at the "Sinatra 100: An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" on December 2, 2015, in Las Vegas | Source: Getty Images
Zac Brown Wants to Take One More Shot at Marriage with Actress Kelly Yazdi
In 2022, Zac proposed to Iranian-American actress Kelly Yazdi. There was no information on the exact date he asked her to marry him, but it was early in 2022. When she celebrated his birthday on July 31, 2022, the video shared saw the actress wearing a ring on her ring finger.
The couple has been spotted together multiple times at various music festivals and events. However, they have been entirely private about their relationship and have not shared much about it on social media or in interviews.
She is not only an actress but a Minnesota-born adventurer, stuntwoman, professional model, and entrepreneur. She became famous after she modeled in the "Herb Ritts: L.A. Style," a documentary featuring Naomi Campbell.
Zac Brown, Kelly Yazdi, and Keith Urban at the 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards on November 9, 2022, in Nashville | Source: Getty Images
Kelly has been in a handful of projects, including "The Beautiful Ones," "Covetous," "The Martial Arts Kid," "Hawaii Five-0," "Helio," and others. She has also worked alongside Steve Austin for "Steve Austin's Broken Skull Ranch Challenge."
She founded the Ride Wild platform to create immersive outdoor experiences for women, especially power sport riders, as she loved motorcycles.
In addition, she has been a pivotal contributor to the creative teams behind several unique events. She is also an accomplished public speaker and brand representative, leveraging her years of on-camera experience.
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