So where is Paul McDonald now?
BeforeAmerican Idol, McDonald was in a band called the Grand Magnolias (viaEW).
After leaving the show, McDonald left the Grand Magnolias and went on to craft a solo career.
He released his first EP in 2015, and his debut recordModern Heartsin 2018 (viaSpotify).
They began dating, going on to marry in 2011.
They also released a five-song alternative country EP in 2012 (viaMTV) under their own record label.
The couple announced their separation in 2014, “citing irreconcilable differences,” perBillboard.
