Kid Rock and fiancée Audrey Berry have officially gone their separate ways after a seven-year engagement.
The singer, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, and Berry had kept much of their romance out of the highlight since first being linked in 2011. Their relationship began in Detroit, shortly after Rock’s divorce from Pamela Anderson, whom he was married to from 2006 to 2007.
Despite maintaining a comparatively low profile, Audrey Berry was an integral a part of Kid Rock’s life, with the musician continuously expressing gratitude for his or her time together.
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Kid Rock Spotted With Lauren Boebert Amid Breakup News
A source near the situation told Us Weekly that the 54-year-old rocker and Berry ended their relationship late last 12 months, with Kid Rock now “venturing into the dating pool.”
Neither Kid Rock nor fiancée Audrey Berry has publicly commented on the split.
The breakup news surfaced shortly after Kid Rock was spotted in Washington, D.C., alongside Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert. In response to Page Six, the pair left a celebration together at 2:30 a.m., fueling speculation concerning the singer’s next romantic chapter.
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Lauren Boebert Has A Fangirl Moment Over Kid Rock At Inaugural Ball
Meanwhile, TMZ reported that Lauren Boebert was caught living her ultimate rock star fantasy last month, when she was spotted completely fangirling over Kid Rock on the inaugural ball in Washington, D.C.
Sources near the situation, revealed that Boebert and her mother are longtime Kid Rock fans, and based on her response, the joy was very real.
In a now-viral video, Boebert might be seen totally transfixed by the rock star. She was animatedly chatting with him, clapping, and even breaking into a little bit dance, almost as if she were front row at one among his live shows somewhat than a high-profile political event.
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A Likelihood Meeting In Detroit Led To Love
As PEOPLE reported, in response to the Detroit Free Press, which was the primary to report on the couple’s engagement, Kid Rock met Berry in suburban Detroit shortly after his divorce from Anderson was finalized. Their connection was fast and the country rocker wasted no time asking her out after spotting her at a restaurant.
That first spark led to a whirlwind romance, with their first official date happening the very next day in Chicago. From then on, the 2 were inseparable, maintaining a long-term relationship that lasted over a decade before their recent split.
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Kid Rock Reflected On Challenges Dating Someone Outside Of The Entertainment Industry
Kid Rock previously addressed the challenges of dating someone outside of the entertainment industry in a 2011 interview with Piers Morgan, saying, “That is anyone who will not be a celeb. It could really be a tricky thing to cope with. I’m considering of anyone else, trying to not be so selfish.”
Plus, during a 2021 interview with Hook & Barrel magazine, Kid Rock spoke highly of Berry and their life together.
“Day by day I pinch myself. I give many, many thanks. I do give quite a lot of attribution to the labor that I’ve put in, but at the tip of the day, I’ve been a really lucky person,” he shared. “My fiancée, Audrey, says I actually have a golden horseshoe up my a–. I don’t take anything without any consideration.”
Beyond their personal bond, the couple also shared a passion for outdoor adventures and hunting.
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“She took right to [deer hunting], but I’m too impatient. I get anxious, and if I see a monster 10-pointer, and he’s 180 yards away, and I’ve got a compound bow, I’m just pissed off,” he admitted, adding that while some hunt for the adrenaline rush, he preferred the satisfaction of success.
Audrey Berry Reportedly Influenced Kid Rock’s Song ‘Johnny Money’
Kid Rock’s love for Berry wasn’t just evident of their personal lives, it also made its way into his music. In response to PEOPLE, in an interview with Q Magazine, the musician admitted that his song “Johnny Money” from the album “First Kiss” was a tribute to Berry.
The lyrics reflected his admiration for her, singing:
“I like the best way you hold my hand / And play similar to my baby grand. I like how you do not give a rattling / And love me just the best way I’m.”
Their shared passions also prolonged beyond music. Berry, an avid outdoors enthusiast, influenced Kid Rock’s love for hunting and nature, leading the couple to spend much of their time together outdoors. He also revealed that they were binge-watchers, having fun with every part from “The Blacklist” to countless hours of the Hunting Channel.
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“That is relationships, right?” he quipped.
