Married to his long-time love Tricia Lucus, next up is Toby Keith Covel. Now, this pair has a pretty cute story – they met in a nightclub in Oklahoma in 1981, when Toby was 20 and Tricia just 19. Three years later, the pair tied the knot and have been happily married ever since!
They have three children together: Shelley, who was actually adopted the year the couple was wed, and two other children: Krystal and son, Stelen. Covel is actually a grandfather now too, with his adopted daughter Shelley having two kids of her own!
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert
Since Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, these two were definitely the most beloved country music couple. The petite blonde powerhouse and the goofy cowboy-boot-wearing lank seemed to be a charming couple. Until 2015, that is, when a scandal revealed they were getting a divorce. Apparently, there was a lot of disagreement between the two on starting a family.
The infamous drama came about when Shelton was allegedly discovered cheating on Miranda with The Voice co-judge, Gwen Stefani. After the scandal went nationwide, the pair quickly got a divorce, and Shelton has been with Stefani ever since.
George Strait and Norma Strait
Widely acknowledged as one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time, George Strait has garnered a staggering 61 No.1 songs on all country charts, having more No.1 hits than any other recording artist. Also, he’s had 13 multi-platinum and 33 platinum albums. When it came to love, Strait knew what he wanted. He eloped with his high-school sweetheart, Norma, with the pair marrying in Mexico in December of 1971.
That very same year he’d enlisted in the U.S. Army, and actually started performing with a U.S. Army-sponsored band, “Rambling Country.” His wife gave birth to a daughter soon after. The now 67-year-old is still going strong, and along with his musical ventures, he adds a number of country-themed films to his belt, such as Pure Country and Grand Champion.
Kenny Rogers and Wanda Miller
To be performing at 78 years old is impressive enough, but not so hard to believe when it comes to legendary country singer, Kenny Rogers. It’s not been an easy road for Rogers – but the hard work has clearly paid off since he is now a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. As for his love life, he's been married a staggering five times!
However, his current wife, Wanda Miller, seems to be the one that will last. Married in 1997, the pair have been together for over twenty years, and have had two children together.
Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook
Members of the iconic country group Little Big Town, next on our list is the beloved couple, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook. The band describes itself as “one big marriage”, and this is particularly fitting for Karen and Jimi. However, when the band formed in 1998, Karen was actually married to her first husband. A few years later, they divorced, and Karen and Jimi started dating.
They walked down the aisle in May 2006, having a very low-key, intimate wedding. Their relationship has always been hush-hush, and we don’t blame them – for people used to the spotlight, surely it’s nice to be able to have some privacy. The couple has a son together, Elijah.