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!
Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus
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!
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.
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.
Gabi Dugal and Scotty McCreery
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.