Audrina Patridge, known for her role on “The Hills,” has been spotted sharing a romantic moment with country singer Michael Ray. The 39-year-old reality star posted a photo on her Instagram Story, showing her and the “Whiskey and Rain” singer, 36, in a passionate kiss. In the snapshot, Patridge is seen wrapping her legs around Ray’s waist, captioning the image with “This one…” and adding a smiley face with hearts.
In the photo, Patridge is dressed in a white crop top and matching pants, complemented by slides and a jacket tied around her waist. Ray, on the other hand, sports a monochromatic black outfit and a trucker hat. This public display of affection has sparked curiosity among fans, especially since the two have been liking each other’s Instagram posts for the past two months.
The photo comes after Patridge and Ray were seen interacting on social media, including when Patridge shared pictures from the Stagecoach festival in April. Patridge, who authored “Choices: To the Hills and Back Again,” has had a history of dating musicians, including her “Hills” co-star Justin “Justin Bobby” Brescia and Ryan Cabrera. She was also married to Corey Bohan from 2016 to 2018, with whom she shares a 7-year-old daughter, Kirra.
Patridge has previously spoken about the challenges of dating as a single parent. In a July 2022 interview on “Daily Pop,” she mentioned, “I have my daughter 24/7, so when I do go on a date, I don’t want to waste my time because I could be with my daughter. I’m still navigating that, to be honest.”
Michael Ray, who was previously married to fellow country star Carly Pearce, announced their divorce after eight months of marriage in June 2020. Despite the difficult split, Ray told PEOPLE in June 2023 that he remains open to the idea of marriage. “I think maybe down the road, for sure,” Ray said. “Obviously we weren’t getting married with that intention of how things ended. But I believe that that’s what we’re put on this world to do, is to find somebody that you connect with that makes you better and create a family and leave a legacy. So for sure, one day.”
Ray has been candid about the end of his marriage to Pearce. In an interview with Taste of Country, he admitted, “To be honest, I think I knew in the beginning, or around that time, that this was something we probably should have slowed down… We didn’t do counseling, we didn’t do any of that beforehand, and I think that — there were moments, that I look back now and I’m like, ‘Why didn’t I speak up on that?’ That was one of the first times I realized that her and I are opposite.”
The new relationship between Patridge and Ray has fans excited and curious about what the future holds for the couple. Both have experienced the ups and downs of public relationships and seem to be finding solace in each other’s company. Patridge’s followers are eager to see if this new romance will lead to something more significant, especially given Ray’s openness to the idea of marriage and starting a family.
As the couple continues to share glimpses of their relationship on social media, fans will undoubtedly keep a close eye on their journey. Whether this romance will stand the test of time remains to be seen, but for now, Patridge and Ray seem to be enjoying each other’s company and the excitement of a new relationship.
Source: People, Taste of Country
