Sara Evans Says She And Jay Barker Are Back Together After Divorce

After a tumultuous journey, country music sensation Sara Evans is breaking her silence and sharing her heart-wrenching story of love, forgiveness, and second chances. In a raw and candid debut episode of her podcast, Diving in Deep with Sara Evans, the 53-year-old songstress revealed the long-awaited update on her relationship with husband Jay Barker.

With a mix of relief and optimism, Sara disclosed that she and Jay have decided to reconcile, marking a significant turning point in their tumultuous journey. Despite filing for divorce in August 2021 amidst troubling circumstances, the couple has chosen to embark on a new chapter together, fueled by hope and unwavering determination.

“We’re so happy now, but I don’t want anyone to think that I’m advocating staying in a relationship where you are ever, in your gut, you know that you need to exit the situation. Every woman needs to follow her gut on that and do what is best for her. I believe and I hope that I’ve done that,” she said.

The revelation of their reconciliation coincides with the announcement of Sarah’s upcoming album, Unbroke, slated for release on June 7. With her first album of new material in seven years, Sara chronicles her emotional journey with Jay, from the depths of separation to the glimmer of reconciliation, echoing the resilience of the human spirit.

In a gripping narrative, Sara bravely delved into the harrowing events surrounding Jay’s arrest in January 2022. Recounting the chilling moments of that fateful night, Sara recounted the fear and uncertainty that gripped her and her children as they confronted a situation fraught with danger in April 2021.

“It really scared me, and it scared all of us, especially my child that was with me. So the friend of ours was driving me. We were getting ready to pull into the driveway, and… [Barker] had a verbal altercation with my child, who had never seen that side of him, ever. And it scared the s— out of her,” she shared.

She added, “Then he jumped in his truck, and he [was] sort of backing up at a very high speed. I knew Jay, so I didn’t feel the same way that my child felt. My child thought he was gonna plow our car down, that he was backing up towards our car, and that she was about to watch something horrific, or at the very least, an accident, which would have been his truck hitting my side of the car, where I was in the front seat. She was terrified.”

According to Sara, that incident came as a shock to her children, who were shielded from their father’s abusive behavior.

“I just felt so ashamed and so stupid, and my child was so mad. But you know that she was standing there thinking, ‘He’s about to hit my mom with a truck.’ I don’t know how close he got honestly, and I don’t know what it looks like to her. But I heard her scream so loud. I really did not think that he was trying to hit our car. I think he was trying to back up as fast as he could to see who I was in the car with, to see if I was with another man. And my child thought, ‘He’s gonna run into them,’” she said.

Despite the upheaval and turmoil, Sara expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of her loved ones and her unwavering faith that guided her through the darkest of times. As she navigated the aftermath of Barker’s arrest, she found solace in her children’s forgiveness and the gradual restoration of their family bond.

With unwavering resolve, Sara emphasized the transformative power of forgiveness and redemption, asserting that Jay has undergone a profound transformation, emerging as a “completely different person.” As they embark on the journey of rebuilding their marriage, Sara radiates a newfound sense of contentment and inner peace.

In the coming episodes of her podcast, Sara promises to tackle a myriad of topics, from marriage and motherhood to music and personal growth. With a commitment to openness and vulnerability, Evans invites listeners to join her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

“I’ve always had a lot to say and for the longest time I’ve wanted to launch my own podcast. With everything that’s been happening in my life over the past few years, I felt like now is the perfect time to start letting everyone in and being more open and vulnerable than I’ve ever been before,” she stated.