Country artist Carly Pearce has stated that she does not wish to have children. In a recent TikTok response to a fan's inquiry about her family plans and potential remarriage, Pearce, who was previously married to singer Michael Ray for a year before their divorce in 2020, expressed her feelings on the topic. She mentioned, "I always feel bad saying that I actually don't want children. I love children, I love my friends' children, I'm a great aunt. But, it was never my dream." Pearce emphasized her aspiration to focus on her music career instead.
She also addressed the question of remarriage, stating that she is open to getting married again and does not allow her past marriage to deter her from this desire. Pearce referred to her first marriage as a "start-up marriage," indicating that she views it as a learning experience. Supportive comments from fans on her TikTok post reflected a positive reception to her views on childlessness and marriage.
Pearce and Ray began dating in 2018, got engaged in December of that year, and married in October 2019. Their marriage ended less than a year later, with Pearce filing for divorce in June 2020 due to irreconcilable differences. Since then, she has been in a relationship with entrepreneur Jordan Karcher, with whom she went public in July 2025.