Carly Pearce

Life is pretty perfect with Michael Ray, almost.

"I used to think it was not an asset," she admits.

"I mean, I felt like I knew immediately that we were meant to be, but if you're being honest, yeah, [there were some nerves]," Pearce says.

"I know who I want to be and who I want to speak to."

He's just romantic by nature.

They're so in love, and it's obvious.

His death came as such a shock.

Ray joined Pearce onstage for her album release show to perform the much-anticipated new duet.

Valentine's Day concert with Michael Ray and Carly Pearce in St. Louis this Friday!

Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Tanya Tucker and Morgan Wallen were among the performers.