‘American Pie’ Singer — $10 Million Divorce Deal After Wife-Beating Charges

After being arrested in January on domestic violence charges, "American Pie” singer Don McLean has announced that he and his wife are divorcing — with Patrisha McLean landing a $10 million settlement. The National ENQUIRER had the scoop when Don, who also had a big hit with “Vincent” in 1972, was busted at 3:13 a.m. on the morning of Monday, January 18. The couple live in the coastal town of Camden, Maine.

The 70-year-old performer, who still tours the nation regularly, went to Twitter the next day to post a statement: "This last year, and especially now, have been hard emotional times for my wife, my children and me. What is occurring is the very painful breakdown of an almost 30-year relationship. Our hearts are broken and we must carry on. There are no winners or losers, but I am not a villain."

Patrisha later filed for divorce while citing “adultery, cruel and abusive treatment, and irreconcilable differences." McLean's PR rep said that the $10 million settlement was the result of the singer choosing "to ignore a premarital agreement.” He pleaded not guilty on the domestic violence charges, with the case still pending.