Morgan Evans opens up about his private relationship with Laci Kaye Booth, saying, “I really care about her”

Morgan Evans has spent the last few years doing what a lot of people do after a major life change. He kept his head down, focused on work, and tried to protect the parts of life that matter most.

So when he recently opened up about his relationship with singer Laci Kaye Booth, it felt less like a headline grab and more like a real moment of honesty.

The country singer has been dating Booth, his duet partner, for two years. And while they have kept things pretty quiet, Evans is starting to share a little more about what makes their relationship work.

A romance that stayed under the radar

Evans appeared on Bobby Bones’s The BobbyCast on Tuesday, March 3. Most of the conversation stayed respectful and low-key when it came to Booth. Still, he made it clear that things are solid between them and that he wants to keep it that way.

“I really care about her, and I’m really grateful for where we’re at right now, too, and I just don’t want to mess with it,” Evans, 40, said.

That one sentence tells you a lot. It sounds like someone happy, but also careful. Someone who knows that attention can be a lot, especially when your life is already public.

Life after divorce, and why this time feels different

Evans, who is from Australia, went through a very public chapter when he divorced Kelsea Ballerini in 2022. On the podcast, he shared that dating was not the focus right after that.

He said dating “wasn’t really on my priority list.” That is a simple line, but it is also relatable. After a breakup or divorce, plenty of people need space before they even think about starting something new.

Even so, Booth was not a stranger. Evans said he had known her from radio shows and festivals over the years. Sometimes a connection happens because two people already understand the same world. Touring, interviews, long drives, late nights, and the pressure to be “on” all the time. It helps when someone gets it.

Evans described how the relationship started in a way that sounds natural and unforced. “She is awesome. We just kind of connected on that level and enjoyed each other’s company,” he said.

Sharing just enough, and keeping the rest private

One of the most interesting parts of Evans’s comments is how intentional he seems now. It sounds like he learned what he wants to protect. “I will say, I have learned from my experience with my previous relationship and previous life that there is a level of detail that I think is healthy to share, and then there’s a level that’s like.”

He did not finish the thought, but you can hear what he means. There is “we are happy,” and then there is “here is every detail of our day.” The second one can start to feel like it belongs to other people.

He also praised Booth’s personality and how she handles fame. Evans called her a “proper legend” and noted that she is “actually really private,” and tends not to do press or interviews.

That matters because privacy is not just a preference. For some couples, it is part of the foundation. If one person thrives in the spotlight and the other prefers a smaller circle, it takes real communication to meet in the middle.

Fun fact: Laci Kaye Booth was a finalist on American Idol Season 17 in 2019, which helped introduce her voice to a much bigger audience before her country releases picked up steam.

Making music together without turning it into a reality show

Evans and Booth recently released a duet called “Two Broken Hearts.” As you might expect, making music together comes with its own set of choices. Fans love content, and labels love content too. But there is a line.

Evans said they filmed video content of themselves singing together and going about their daily lives to create a video for the song. Then they realized some of those personal glimpses felt like too much. “We’ve been really intentional about sharing what we want to share and also like, keeping what we want to keep to ourselves, too,” he said.

That is the modern celebrity problem in a nutshell. People want the art, and they also want the relationship. But a relationship is not a marketing plan. It is two people trying to live. Evans also shared that the pair lives together. And when he talked about Booth’s voice, the tone shifted into full musician admiration.

“When she opens her mouth to sing, it is just a gift. I’m so happy for her and the music she’s making,” he said. “I’ve been through it. You gotta learn something from what you go through.” It is a compliment, but it also sounds like encouragement. He is proud of what she is building.

Fun fact: Beyond dating, they have collaborated musically, including co-writing “Daddy’s Mugshot” and releasing their duet “Two Broken Hearts.”

Stepping into the spotlight, just a little

Even though they have stayed mostly quiet, the couple has started to show up more in public. They made their red carpet debut in November at the 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville. That is a big step, especially for two people who seem to value keeping things calm and normal.

Booth also had a productive year. She released several singles last year, including “Daddy’s Mugshot,” which she wrote with Evans. If you are a country fan, you know that co-writing can be personal. It is hard to write together without learning about each other’s thoughts, habits, and stories.

Fun Fact: Morgan Evans was born and raised in Newcastle, Australia, and is now commonly described as an Australian-born, Nashville-based country artist.

Touring together in Australia and New Zealand

Next up, Evans and Booth are set to tour together on select dates in Australia and New Zealand in May and June. That is exciting for fans, but it is also a big deal for the relationship. Touring together can be romantic, but it is also work. Long travel days, sound checks, and constant schedule changes.

If they can do that well, it says something. Booth celebrated the announcement with a happy, love-filled post on Instagram. “AUSTRALIAAAA I’m leavin’, but then I’m coming right back!!! TO TOUR!!! With the hottest guy I know! I can’t wait!!! Love you!”

What fans can take from this

Evans is also gearing up for a new album. Steel Town is set to release on March 20. Between new music, a duet, and tour dates, plenty is happening. Still, the most memorable part of his recent comments is not a promotional line. It is the way he talks about protecting something good.

Sometimes the healthiest celebrity relationship story is the one where people share a little, keep the rest sacred, and let the music do most of the talking.

TL;DR

• Morgan Evans opened up about his quiet relationship with singer Laci Kaye Booth on Bobby Bones’s The BobbyCast.
• The two have been dating for about two years and are still going strong.
• Evans said he cares deeply about Booth and wants to protect what they have by keeping things mostly private.
• After his 2022 divorce from Kelsea Ballerini, he said dating was not a priority at first.
• Evans described Booth as very private and praised her as a “proper legend.”
• They released a duet called “Two Broken Hearts” and realized some behind-the-scenes footage felt too personal to share.
• Evans said they live together and called Booth’s raspy singing voice “a gift.”
• The couple made their red carpet debut at the 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville.
• Booth released several singles last year, including “Daddy’s Mugshot,” which she co-wrote with Evans.
• They will tour together on select dates in Australia and New Zealand in May and June.

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