Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce is leading with the truth.

All of that time at home, she says in a new interview, has "showed [her] a lot."

She says the uncertainty of the situation is what's most frustrating.

"I'm happy for him," she said at the time.

They’d been together as a couple for more than two years.

... but then, her grandfather met her grandmother.

At least one of these separations has a happy ending!

Pearce chose a moment on the Opry stage to tribute the late songwriter/producer Busbee, who had an impact on her career.

"It's my story in a nutshell. It's what I want for single two. It's -- I just feel like it's me ..."

Take in the TV debut of the romantic duet.

Any enemies today wouldn't dream of calling her what kids growing up called her.

Life is pretty perfect with Michael Ray, almost.