Break-Up Rumors, Is James Burton Single Again?

Is the 85-year-old guitarist officially back on the market?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that James Burton, 85, and his partner had split up. Is the American guitarist really single again?

UPDATE 11/06/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Burton spotted alone

A fan spotted James Burton walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of June 9, 2025. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is James back on the market?

A rep for James Burton was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the guitarist was splitting hit the internet Tuesday (June 10), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone James’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) June 10, 2025

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) June 10, 2025

Based on the facts (Burton spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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