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.
Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock
After empire-building together for decades, this pair who seemed happily married, decided to go their separate ways. Reba McEntire is a successful country music star and actress. As for her love life, she married her manager at the time, Narvel Blackstock, back in 1989. They had a beautiful ceremony, holding an intimate, private wedding in Lake Tahoe.
Blackstock married McEntire with three children from a previous marriage, but the pair now have one son together. After 26 years of marriage, the pair announced their separation in 2015, to the great shock of the country music community and fanbase. Fun trivia: did you know McEntire’s stepson Brandon is married to music sensation Kelly Clarkson?
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.
Toby Keith Covel and Tricia Covel
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!
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.