Break-Up Rumors, Is Tom Paxton Single Again?

Is the 88-year-old singer 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 Tom Paxton, 88, and his partner had split up. Is the singer best known for hit songs like Bottle of Wine or The Last Thing on My Mind really single again?

UPDATE 23/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Paxton spotted alone

A fan spotted Tom Paxton walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of February 21, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Tom back on the market?

A rep for Tom Paxton was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the singer was splitting hit the internet Sunday (February 22), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Tom’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) February 22, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) February 22, 2026

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

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