Being married in the entertainment industry is challenging, as many marriages end in divorce. It’s even more difficult when you’re a high profile celebrity. So to be married strong for a long time in country music is something to be celebrated. Fortunately, there are many country music couples that have stood the test of time.

As we gear up for the 2023 wedding season in May and June, we take a look at some strong holding country music marriages through the years.

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• Chris Stapleton and Morgane Hayes

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  Married since 2007 - Chris likes to keep his private life private, but we know that he met singer-songwriter Morgane Stapleton when they were working at adjacent publishing houses in Nashville in 2007. The couple married the same year. They have five children together. She also contributes vocals to many of his songs and frequently tours with him.

• Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood

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  Married since December 10, 2005 - Garth and Trisha have been happily married for 17 years; they met when they both came to Nashville in the 1980s to pursue music and sang demos together. They were friends for many years.

• George and Norma Strait

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  Married since December 4, 1971 - This amazing couple has been married for 52 years. The couple are high school sweethearts. They eloped in Mexico before George enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Hawaii.
• Dolly Parton and Carl Dean

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  Married since May 30, 1966 - They married in Ringold, Georgia. Dolly and Carl, who famously stays out of the spotlight, have been married for 57 years. On their 50th wedding anniversary, the couple renewed their wedding vows in a ceremony with family and friends near the Nashville home they have shared since 1969.

• Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

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  Married since October 6, 1997 - The couple met and started to date on McGraw's "Spontaneous Combustion" tour in 1996. They have three grown daughters together and celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary this October.

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