COUNTRY star Jimmie Allen married his partner, Alexis Gale, at a private ceremony in June 2020.
Jimmie and Alexis announced they would be separating in April 2023 due to "irreconcilable differences" and that they are expecting a third child.
Who is Jimmie Allen's wife?
Born on January 6, 1996, Alexis Gale Allen is the estranged wife of country singer, Jimmie Allen.
The two reportedly met in 2019 and were engaged by June of the same year.
Although the pair had not previously met, they are both natives of Milton, Delaware.
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In June 2020, Jimmie and Alexis tied the knot in a secret wedding, before having a second ceremony in Pennsylvania the following May.
Jimmie wrote a tribute to his wife on Instagram in January 2022: "Your patience and love is God like.
"There are days where I'm so frustrated and exhausted but you remind me of my purpose and give me a push to keep going."
He continued: "Watching you mother our children is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen."
However, on April 21, 2023, the two announced they would be separating as well as revealing that Alexis is pregnant.
Jimmie took to Instagram to announce the news with a post that read: "After much thought and reflection in recent months, Lex & I have made the decision to separate.
Amid their separation, Jimmie and Alexis are expecting a third child sometime in late 2023.
Jimmie continued: "As we navigate this life change, we can also share that we will be welcoming another child together later this year.
"Our number one priority is and always will be ensuring that our children are healthy, happy and loved, and we remain committed to co-parenting with love and respect for one another.
"In light of our growing family, we respectfully request privacy during this time."
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According to court documents exclusively obtained by The U.S. Sun, the country singer and his now-ex filed for divorce in Nashville on April 28, 2023.
They both cite "irreconcilable differences" as the grounds for divorce and list the date of separation as the date of filing.
According to PEOPLE, the couple is working on their future together as a team despite their announced divorce in April 2023.
Jimmie stated: "The divorce case is still pending, as my wife and I are working to resolve things together as a family.
"What I meant by ‘fixing my family first,’ was making sure their mental health and stability are OK in light of these hurtful, false allegations.
"I took some time off to be with my wife, kids, and friends, to ensure everyone was OK."
How many children do they have?
Jimmie and Alexis have two children together, Naomi and Zara, and another baby on the way.
The country star is also the father of a son, Aaydan, born on June 5, 2014, from a previous relationship.
Born on March 1, 2020, Naomi is the elder of Jimmie and Alexis' two daughters.
They welcomed Zara in October 2021, while their third child is expected in late 2023.
How did Jimmie Allen become famous?
In 2007, Jimmie moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in music.
After auditioning for American Idol in 2011, he befriended Scotty McCreery - that season's ultimate winner.
They eventually reconnected, touring together for the release of Jimmie's debut album, Mercury Lane.
The album named after the street on which he grew up - came out in October 2018 and peaked at 128 on the US album chart.
In 2012, Jimmie's career blew up when he won the Country Music Association Award for New Artist of the Year, becoming only the second black artist to win the category following Darius Rucker's win in 2009.
Jimmie has collaborated with several big-name artists, including Noah Cyrus and Brad Paisley.
At the 2022 Grammy Awards, Jimmie earned a nomination for Best New Artist.
In 2023, Jimmie was announced as one of the co-hosts for Apple TV's original show My Kind Of Country which follows the hunt for the next big country star.
In May 2023, the singer hit headlines after his former manager filed a lawsuit accusing Allen of a "torrential cycle" of abuse.
The anonymous plaintiff accused Jimmie of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, sex trafficking, and emotional distress, according to Variety.
She said: “I have to tell this story because there’s no way I would let my daughter near a situation like this.
“My life has been turned inside out because of Jimmie Allen.”
Jimmie has denied the accusations, calling them "deeply troubling and hurtful" and admitted to having a sexual relationship with the woman, but claimed it was consensual.
He wrote an apology statement on Instagram to his estranged partner that read: “I want to publicly apologize to my wife, Alexis, for humiliating her with my affair.
"I’m embarrassed that my choices have brought shame on her."
He continued: "This business takes so much from you. It’s full of temptations that can cripple you and ruin everything you’ve built."
