Kacey Musgraves is making headlines again, and this time, it's not for causing a stir with her merch or coming under fire from Taylor Swift fans. The country singer is head over heels in love with writing guru Cole Shafer. For Kacey, who found dating after her divorce a little shocking, life with her new beau proves that her struggles with finding romance were worth it.
The love birds sparked dating rumors in June 2021 when they were first seen together about a year after her divorce from fellow singer Ruston Kelly. In the same month, the couple went Instagram official, with Schafer sharing a polaroid with the singer sitting in his lap. Unlike many non-celebrities who date celebs, Cole shows off his girlfriend every chance he gets. Here's everything we know about Musgraves' boyfriend, Cole Schafer, and their relationship.
8 Cole Shafer Is A Writer
Perhaps Kacey Musgraves' and Cole Shafer get on well because Cole is also creative. A glance through his Instagram page reveals Cole's capabilities as a fine writer, but that is small compared to the gems on his website. The talented writer, who writes under the pen name January Black has published three books of poetry and prose, including One Minute Please, After Her, and Guillotine.
7 Cole Shafer Is A Dog Dad
Cole also happens to be the adorable dad of a pit bull named June. His Instagram page shows that June is a regular feature on his timeline. Luckily for Cole, June appears to have taken a liking to his girlfriend, as several photos on the writer's Instagram page show the canine and the Space Cowboy singer all cuddled up.
6 Cole Shafer Is An Advertising Guru
Kacey Musgraves' beau undeniably has a way with words. By day, Cole works as an advertising guru for his company Honey Copy where he has successfully diversified. The publicist has over 16,000 readers who subscribe to his weekly newsletter, Sticky Notes.
Cole has also produced a copywriting and marketing guide for those looking to sell furiously with "pretty words." As a testament to his masterful weaving of words, the writer has worked with established brands, including the American Ultimate Disc League, One Country, and Metafy.
5 How Did Kacey Musgraves And Cole Shafer Meet?
The Star-Crossed singer and her heartthrob met like characters in a fairy tale. In an interview with the New York Times in 2021, the songwriter revealed that she met her boyfriend in a crowded restaurant when they locked eyes by chance. What was more astonishing was that Cole did not know who she was when they met, and that sealed the deal for her.
4 Kacey Musgraves' Inspires His Poetry
It is no secret that Cole Shafer has found his muse. The doting poet has written several poems about his girlfriend since they got together. Cole constantly writes the sweetest words about Kacey Musgraves on his Instagram, often leaving his audience spellbound and cooing over how cute the couple is.
Kacey also seems to be the inspiration behind some of the poems in his book, Guillotine, including one where he talked about her bending the wind with an oriental fan.
3 Cole Shafer Is Supportive Of Kacey Musgraves
Without any doubt, Kacey Musgraves scored a winning goal in the love department this time. Not only does Cole Shafer show her off as his sweetheart, but the writer also supports and celebrates Kacey. One such occasion was after Kacey's concert in Madison Square Garden when the poet posted a carousel on Instagram celebrating her win.
"Kacey sold out Madison Square Garden this past Saturday, which is a big f***king deal," he wrote in the caption. The copywriter went on to shower her with accolades for being herself on and off-stage.
2 Kacey Musgraves and Cole Shafer Started A Charity Ball
Kacey Musgraves and Cole Shafer are a couple with a large heart. In December 2022, Cole teamed up with Kacey and a few others to raise more than $100,000 for a therapy dog for a children's hospital.
The duo created the teddy bear ball to raise money to train another therapy dog to assist the first and only therapy dog at the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital in Vanderbilt. In addition to raising money, the duo also donated 300 bears for the kids.
1 Kacey Musgraves And Cole Shafer Are Equally Smitten By Each Other
Kacey Musgraves and Cole Shafer can't seem to get enough of each other. The songwriting and poem-crafting duo frequently celebrate and praise each other with witty captions on the gram, as neither one cares to keep the relationship private. Worthy of mention is how their birthday posts about one another are a pointer to how in love they are.
On Jan 5th, the country music star penned a sweet tribute about her beau on his birthday. "Happiest birthday to the brightest flame in my world. My deeper well. I love you," she wrote.
