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Shelton, a judge on the popular TV show "The Voice," and
Lambert made their announcement following years of gossip in
celebrity magazines that their marriage was in trouble.
"This is not the future we envisioned," the couple said in a
statement issued through their representatives. "And it is with
heavy hearts that we move forward separately. We are real
people, with real lives, with real families, friends and
colleagues. Therefore, we kindly ask for privacy and compassion
concerning this very personal matter."
The two did not say when the divorce proceedings took place.
Shelton, 39, has seen his career soar during his four years on
the NBC singing competition "The Voice," and he hosted the
Academy of Country Music Awards for four years.
Lambert, 31, is one of country music's most successful female
artists, winning Academy of Country Music awards for female
vocalist of the year and album of the year for her 2014 album
"Platinum."
The couple began dating about nine years ago and sang and wrote
tracks for each other on various albums before they married in
May 2011.
Lambert and Shelton won song of the year awards from the Country
Music Association and the Academy of Country Music for Lambert's
hit 2011 song "Over You," written about the death of Shelton's
brother.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Eric Walsh)
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