Carrie Underwood Speaks Out: Megan Kerrigan Byron Files for Divorce After Exposing Husband Andy Byron’s Affair with Kristin Cabot — Career and Reputation on the BrinkIn a powerful and emotional revelation that’s now making national headlines, country music star Carrie Underwood has confirmed that her close friend, Megan Kerrigan Byron, has filed for divorce from tech CEO Andy Byron, following the discovery of his ongoing extramarital affair with Kristin Cabot, the Senior Director of Human Resources at his company, Astronomer.

Underwood, who has been close to Megan for over a decade, spoke candidly during a recent benefit concert in Nashville, where she stepped away from the stage lights to stand firmly by her friend in one of the most difficult chapters of her life.

“This isn’t just about a broken marriage,” Carrie said in a post-concert interview. “It’s about betrayal, lies, and a woman finding the courage to say, ‘enough.’ Megan didn’t deserve this. And the world needs to know the truth.”

A Marriage Crumbles — and the Truth Emerges

Megan Kerrigan Byron, known for her work in sustainable architecture and education initiatives, has long remained out of the spotlight despite being married to one of tech’s most visible CEOs. But behind closed doors, Megan had begun to suspect that something was wrong.

According to Carrie Underwood’s account and sources close to Megan, those suspicions were confirmed when Megan uncovered a pattern of communications, hotel bookings, and expense reports linking her husband Andy Byron to Kristin Cabot — a senior executive at Astronomer who reported directly to him.

“She found the emails. She found the messages. It wasn’t just one slip-up,” Underwood revealed. “It was months of deception. Months of pretending everything was fine while another relationship was happening behind her back — within Andy’s own company.”

The Evidence That Could End a Career

Megan didn’t just file for divorce — she released a carefully documented set of evidence that’s now reportedly in the hands of both her legal team and Astronomer’s board of directors.

According to insiders, the evidence includes:

• Personal and professional emails between Andy and Cabot, many of which were exchanged during work hours and on company devices

• Travel records and luxury hotel stays for both parties under company expense accounts

• Private Slack messages that suggest favoritism and potentially compromised decision-making in hiring and promotions

• A timeline showing repeated misrepresentation of business travel that overlapped with private rendezvous

  

Legal and HR experts say this could constitute serious corporate misconduct, especially considering Cabot’s HR role and the potential conflict of interest.

Fallout at Astronomer

The leadership team at Astronomer — a rapidly growing data infrastructure startup with offices across the U.S. — has so far remained tight-lipped. However, multiple outlets have reported that the company has launched an internal investigation into both Byron and Cabot, who are now said to be on administrative leave pending further review.

Astronomer had been preparing for a major funding round and possible IPO announcement this fall, but now investors are rumored to be reconsidering their stakes as the CEO’s reputation crumbles.

“This isn’t just a personal scandal,” said corporate analyst Denise Lang. “It’s a leadership crisis with real implications for investors, employees, and the company’s long-term viability.”

Carrie Underwood’s Loyalty and Outrage

Carrie Underwood didn’t mince words in her defense of Megan, whom she calls “one of the kindest, most loyal, and brilliant women I know.”

“I’ve written songs about heartbreak, but this is different. This is betrayal at the deepest level,” Underwood said, holding back tears. “Megan trusted him — with her love, her life, and her belief in who he was. And he threw it all away for power and secrecy.”

Carrie also hinted that she’d been by Megan’s side through the darkest parts of the fallout, including late-night phone calls, quiet tears, and difficult decisions.

“Megan never wanted any of this attention,” Carrie added. “She just wanted honesty, and instead she got a web of lies. Now, she’s stepping forward — not to hurt anyone, but to reclaim her voice.”

Megan’s Quiet Strength

Megan has not given any official interviews, but those close to her say she’s focused on finalizing the divorce, protecting her future, and ensuring that ethical consequences follow unethical choices.

Her legal team has not only filed for separation, but is reportedly exploring potential civil action against Andy Byron and Astronomer for misuse of resources and breach of spousal trust tied to financial misconduct.

“She’s not seeking revenge,” Carrie said firmly. “She’s seeking truth. And she’s showing other women that silence isn’t strength — speaking up is.”

Public Support Grows

After Underwood’s interview aired, the internet responded with a groundswell of support. The hashtag #JusticeForMegan quickly began trending, with fans, activists, and even other public figures praising her for standing her ground and exposing what many see as a systemic issue of executive misconduct and abuse of power.

• “Women are done covering up for powerful men’s messes,” one post read.

• “Megan Kerrigan Byron just changed the conversation around corporate accountability,” tweeted another.

In a time when public image often hides private damage, one woman’s truth — and one friend’s unwavering voice — have pulled back the curtain.

Whether Andy Byron’s empire survives is uncertain. But Megan’s dignity, and Carrie Underwood’s fierce defense of it, has already rewritten the narrative. This is no longer just a scandal — it’s a call for integrity, for accountability, and for the strength to walk away from what no longer honors love.