We may as well stay in the Cyrus family while we’re at it. The man who brought us one of the most iconic country songs of all time, “My Achy Break Heart” is definitely no stranger to affairs of the heart. Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife Tish have been together for 25 years. Make no mistake, they’ve hit rocky times, but for the most part, they have and still are, keeping their marriage rock-solid. The couple shares five kids together including the mega-famous, Miley Cyrus, of course.
According to an interview for Fox News, Tish said that it really just comes down to communication and dedication, which she admits, “I’m not very good at.” They must be getting something right!
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean
The queen of country music has had one very special man all her life, and that is Carl Dean. For 53 years this couple has stuck through thick and thin. What's the secret to this unbreakable bond? Well, it seems to be the fact that they lead completely different lives. The ten-time Grammy Award winner, winner of ten Country Music Association Awards and much, much more has clearly been busy making some of the most beloved country songs for decades. Carl on the other hand, a businessman, has been in his world and completely out of the spotlight.
The two met a laundromat in 1964 and experienced what could only be described as love at first sight. Two years later they were hitched and have been going strong ever since. Dolly credits her crazy touring schedule over the years claiming that that has been the key to their successful marriage. "I always say 'Stay gone!' and there's a lot of truth to that. I travel a lot, but we really enjoy each other when we're together and the little things we do."
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth
Miley may have crossed over into the pop genre, but as the daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus and god-daughter to Dolly Parton, she sure has her roots in the country. The multiple-time Grammy Award winner is considered to be one of the most successful entertainers in the industry. She has, of course, starred in her fair share of films, not to mention her hit TV series as a kid, Hannah Montanna. That all aside, she also bagged herself one of the hunkiest actors in Hollywood, Liam Hemsworth.
The two met on the set of The Last Song in 2008. After a few sparkling appearances on the red carpet, the two got engaged in 2012. But then for the next couple years, Miley went on her bender and partied it up like nobody's business. It seemed like it was over but fortunately, the two rekindled their love and they finally tied the knot in 2018. Unfortunately, it hurts us to tell you that it doesn't quite end there. At the beginning of 2020, the too filed for divorce. But who knows? With their history, anything is possible.
Ty Herndon and Matt Collum
Ty Herndon, the famous country singer behind the hit "What Mattered Most", definitely knows what matters most now. After two marriages with two different women, Herndon finally understood that his perfect woman actually came in the form of a perfect man. Luckily he found him and in 2014, the country singer came out and made his first appearance with his now long-term boyfriend, Matt Collum. In fact, the singer even boldly re-released the hit song using male pronouns!
This has now made him one of the leading figures in Nashville's LGBTQ community. The couple, who are still devout Christians don't believe that they should have any issues reconciling their faith with their orientation, saying that “we get to choose who we love, and that includes God, and He loves us back.” While they may not be currently married, there have been some serious talks.
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!