The 2011 American Idol Scotty McCreery has released albums that have gone both gold and platinum. Looks like he’s just as lucky in the love department. The baritone crooner tied the knot with his high-school sweetheart Gabi Dugal. The two have known each other since kindergarten, so you know this is real. Even with that life-long connection, they waited six years until they were ready to take that leap.
The ceremony took place on June 16th, 2018 in the beautiful North Carolina. After the wedding, McCreery released a music video for the song “This Is It.” The extremely moving video was made actually from the footage of the wedding. You’ll know from that music video that those two are in it for the long haul.
Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich
The multi-talented Dancing with the Stars champion and Emmy nominee has had a pretty solid career in country music too. Hough, who has worked with the country greats like Reba McEntire, Eddie Rabbit, and Brad Paisley had the number one country album in 2008. Lord knows how she did it, but somehow she made the leap to the world of hockey and met her beau, NHL player Brooks Laich. According to US Weekly, it was her DWTS costar Teddy Sears who introduced them.
A few dates in the two both seemed to pretty hooked on another. So much so that two years late, by July 2017, they were married. Things seemed rosy for some time but this year, it looked like things may have taken a turn. Cross your fingers, we hope they make it through!
Shane McAnally and Michael Baum
Nobody can pen a hit country love song like Shane McAnally. He has written and produced for all the greats including Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, and much, much more. That's why it's no surprise that he is one half of the beautiful romantic union with the handsome Michael Baum. The couple married after five wonderful years of courtship in the year 2017 by the Mayor of Nashville, Mayor Megan Barry.
The singer-songwriter continues to produce some of his finest work while sharing a beautiful life with his supportive hubby in their hometown of Nashville. Recently they welcomed a son and a daughter to their loving home.
Tyler Hubbard and Hayley Hubbard (Strommel)
You may know Tyler Hubbard as one half of the super successful 'bro-country' duo Florida Georgia Line. He along with fellow county singer Brian Kelley have brought you their fair share of hits such as "Cruise" and "Get Your Shine On." Off-stage, however, his better half goes by the name of Haley Stommel Hubbard. The couple exchanged vows on July 1, 2015, in Hayley's hometown and have been happily married ever since. The country duo even recently featured their wives in their recent music video. It's safe to say that the pioneers of the genre "bro-country", have found their special ladies.
Thanks to Hayley's flexible work schedule, the two get to travel together on the band's tours. Recently the couple celebrated their third wedding anniversary and in 2017, they welcomed their first child, Olivia Rose, into the world on December 23, 2017.
Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd
Brandi Carlile, the lead singer of the country group, the Highwomen that consists of Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, and Natalie Hemby has also found her special someone. The music veteran met the love of her life through her philanthropic activities in the organization called Fight the Fear, an initiative that helps protect women in abusive and violent situations. Carlile found herself e-mailing Catherine Shepherd, one of the organizers, and after a year of back and forth communication, began to feel a connection.
It was only a year later where they officially met in person. It was clear for both of them that from that first meeting they had stumbled onto something quite unique. They were engaged in 2012 and married that same year. The couple now has two daughters, Evangeline and Elijah.