Married to the Music with Hanley Riggs

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Married To The Music is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes into the lives of country music artists and their spouses. We explore what it’s really like to be married to someone in the spotlight about the challenges, the triumphs, and the everyday life that fans rarely see. From navigating parenthood and relationships to balancing personal dreams while supporting a partner’s career, we dive into the trials and tribulations of being a country artist’s significant other. Through intimate stories, candid conversations, and real-life experiences, this podcast humanizes the lives of your favorite country stars and offers a unique perspective on love, family, and life in the music industry.

  1. 5d ago

    Alexis Coffman and Hayden Coffman: Instagram DMs, Tour Mommy, and a Proposal in the Trees

    Alexis Coffman, wife of country artist Hayden Coffman, joins Hanley Riggs on Married to the Music. Alexis shares how she messaged Hayden first in the Instagram DMs during CMA Fest week in 2019 with one line about his voice, why she packed up and left Texas for a guy she barely knew, and what it looked like to sell his merch at house shows through COVID while he built a career from nothing. She also opens up about finishing her degree at MTSU, becoming the tour manager the band now calls tour mommy, how Hayden walked away from college after a free ticket to a Luke Combs show at the Ryman, and the proposal five years in the making at Percy Warner Park, with a camera crew hiding in the trees. Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Married to the Music is where the spotlight fades, and the real story begins. It is honest, heartfelt conversations with the husbands and wives behind today’s country stars, the ones living this life every single day. This is where you get to know your favorite artists on a deeper level through the people who know them best. From building careers to raising families while tour buses roll out, it is an inside look at what life really feels like beyond the stage and who these artists are when they are home. But even more importantly, it creates space for the partners who do not always get the mic. These are the stories you do not hear on stage, and they matter just as much. Watch clips and behind-the-scenes moments: @married.to.the.music Follow Hanley: @hanleyriggs More episodes and show notes: www.MarriedToTheMusicPodcast.com Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Aug 7

    Jayden Peters (Noah Peters): Choir Class, Barber Chair, and Finding Forever

    Jayden Peters, wife of Noah Peters, the singing barber, joins Hanley Riggs on Married to the Music. Jayden shares how she and Noah met in a high school choir class, how his singing in the barbershop turned into viral videos and a chair that artists now sit in to perform, and what it's like being a middle school counselor married to the guy running one of country music's most unexpected stages. She also opens up about their spring wedding, the vintage barber chair in their bridal suite that gave her chills, and what building a life together looks like when you never know what's walking through the shop door. Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Married to the Music is where the spotlight fades and the real story begins. It is honest, heartfelt conversations with the husbands and wives behind today’s country stars, the ones living this life every single day. This is where you get to know your favorite artists on a deeper level through the people who know them best. From building careers to raising families while tour buses roll out, it is an inside look at what life really feels like beyond the stage and who these artists are when they are home. But even more importantly, it creates space for the partners who do not always get the mic. These are the stories you do not hear on stage, and they matter just as much. Watch clips and behind-the-scenes moments: @married.to.the.music Follow Hanley: @hanleyriggs More episodes and show notes: www.MarriedToTheMusicPodcast.com Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Jul 31

    Anna Wright (Chase Wright): A Surprise Song, Hair Salons, and Becoming a Mom

    From moving across the country to building a thriving business, Anna Wright shares the story behind her life with country artist Chase Wright. She opens up about meeting Chase on Hinge, becoming a stepmom, opening her dream hair salon while planning a wedding, balancing marriage with two demanding careers, and why having your own passion is one of the keys to a healthy relationship. Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Married to the Music is where the spotlight fades, and the real story begins. It is honest, heartfelt conversations with the husbands and wives behind today’s country stars, the ones living this life every single day. This is where you get to know your favorite artists on a deeper level through the people who know them best. From building careers to raising families while tour buses roll out, it is an inside look at what life really feels like beyond the stage and who these artists are when they are home. But even more importantly, it creates space for the partners who do not always get the mic. These are the stories you do not hear on stage, and they matter just as much. Watch clips and behind-the-scenes moments: @married.to.the.music Follow Hanley: @hanleyriggs More episodes and show notes: www.MarriedToTheMusicPodcast.com Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Jul 24

    David Michael Hawkins and Alex Dueñas: Tinder, Pineapple Pizza, and A Forever Love

    David Michael Hawkins, founder of My PR Lab, and his husband Alex Dueñas join Married to the Music to share how two career-driven people found each other after moving to Nashville, why honest communication became the foundation of their marriage, what it's really like balancing demanding careers, and why creating a life together has always been more important than chasing perfection. They also open up about navigating the country music industry as a gay couple, their unforgettable proposals, and the relationship lessons that have shaped their first year of marriage. Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Married to the Music is where the spotlight fades and the real story begins. It is honest, heartfelt conversations with the husbands and wives behind today’s country stars, the ones living this life every single day. This is where you get to know your favorite artists on a deeper level through the people who know them best. From building careers to raising families while tour buses roll out, it is an inside look at what life really feels like beyond the stage and who these artists are when they are home. But even more importantly, it creates space for the partners who do not always get the mic. These are the stories you do not hear on stage, and they matter just as much. Watch clips and behind-the-scenes moments: @married.to.the.music Follow Hanley: @hanleyriggs More episodes and show notes: www.MarriedToTheMusicPodcast.com Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Jul 17

    Rose Falcon and Rodney Atkins: Uncrustables, Tour Buses, and Finding Forever

    What happens when two songwriters fall in love? This week on Married to the Music, I'm joined by country music couple Rose Falcon and Rodney Atkins. We talk about the chance meeting that started it all, building careers side by side, navigating infertility, raising a family in the music industry, and why honesty and trust have been the foundation of both their marriage and their music. Plus, they share behind-the-scenes stories from the road, writing songs together, and Rodney's new album, True South. Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Married to the Music is where the spotlight fades and the real story begins. It is honest, heartfelt conversations with the husbands and wives behind today’s country stars, the ones living this life every single day. This is where you get to know your favorite artists on a deeper level through the people who know them best. From building careers to raising families while tour buses roll out, it is an inside look at what life really feels like beyond the stage and who these artists are when they are home. But even more importantly, it creates space for the partners who do not always get the mic. These are the stories you do not hear on stage, and they matter just as much. Watch clips and behind-the-scenes moments: @married.to.the.music Follow Hanley: @hanleyriggs More episodes and show notes: www.MarriedToTheMusicPodcast.com Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Jul 10

    Caleigh Hardy (HARDY): Party Buses, Motherhood, and Realness

    This week on Married to the Music, Hanley sits down with Caleigh Hardy, wife of country superstar HARDY, for one of the funniest conversations of the season. From the Instagram DM that started their relationship to life on the road, motherhood, influencer culture, and finding their rhythm in the country music industry, Caleigh shares the stories behind the moments fans don't always get to see. She opens up about supporting Michael as his career exploded, balancing family life with touring, why she loves bringing daughter Rosie on the road, and the unexpected realities of living in country music. Plus, the two dive into Nashville hot takes, college memories, Broadway bars, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're a HARDY fan or just love hearing the real stories behind country music, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Married to the Music is where the spotlight fades and the real story begins. It is honest, heartfelt conversations with the husbands and wives behind today’s country stars, the ones living this life every single day. This is where you get to know your favorite artists on a deeper level through the people who know them best. From building careers to raising families while tour buses roll out, it is an inside look at what life really feels like beyond the stage and who these artists are when they are home. But even more importantly, it creates space for the partners who do not always get the mic. These are the stories you do not hear on stage, and they matter just as much. Watch clips and behind-the-scenes moments: @married.to.the.music Follow Hanley: @hanleyriggs More episodes and show notes: www.MarriedToTheMusicPodcast.com Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Jul 3

    Desiree Page (Brent Anderson): From Child Actress to Music Row

    This week on Married to the Music, Hanley sits down with Desiree, wife of hit songwriter Brett Anderson, to talk about her unexpected journey from child actress to entrepreneur, the chance encounter with Sandra Bullock that changed the course of her life, and how a late-night Twitter interaction led her to meeting Brett. They dive into the realities of being married to a songwriter, navigating the highs and lows of the music industry, building a life together in Nashville, and finding purpose beyond your partner's career. Plus, Desiree shares the inspiration behind her candle company, Milton Maison, hilarious stories from their relationship, and why creating your own path has always been at the center of her story. It's a fun, honest conversation about love, resilience, ambition, and building a life that's uniquely your own. Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Married to the Music is where the spotlight fades and the real story begins. It is honest, heartfelt conversations with the husbands and wives behind today’s country stars, the ones living this life every single day. This is where you get to know your favorite artists on a deeper level through the people who know them best. From building careers to raising families while tour buses roll out, it is an inside look at what life really feels like beyond the stage and who these artists are when they are home. But even more importantly, it creates space for the partners who do not always get the mic. These are the stories you do not hear on stage, and they matter just as much. Watch clips and behind-the-scenes moments: @married.to.the.music Follow Hanley: @hanleyriggs More episodes and show notes: www.MarriedToTheMusicPodcast.com Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Jun 26

    Angie K and Marissa Boucher: Finding The Magic

    This week on Married to the Music, Hanley sits down with country artist Angie K and her wife, photographer and entrepreneur Marissa, to talk about the cruise ship where they first met, building careers together, navigating Nashville, and the role confidence has played in both of their journeys. They open up about Angie's path into country music, Marissa's successful photography business, their experiences as a married couple in the industry, the importance of representation, and the ways they've supported each other's dreams from the very beginning. It's an honest conversation about love, resilience, creativity, and believing in someone before the rest of the world does. Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Married to the Music is where the spotlight fades and the real story begins. It is honest, heartfelt conversations with the husbands and wives behind today’s country stars, the ones living this life every single day. This is where you get to know your favorite artists on a deeper level through the people who know them best. From building careers to raising families while tour buses roll out, it is an inside look at what life really feels like beyond the stage and who these artists are when they are home. But even more importantly, it creates space for the partners who do not always get the mic. These are the stories you do not hear on stage, and they matter just as much. Watch clips and behind-the-scenes moments: @married.to.the.music Follow Hanley: @hanleyriggs More episodes and show notes: www.MarriedToTheMusicPodcast.com Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Married To The Music is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes into the lives of country music artists and their spouses. We explore what it’s really like to be married to someone in the spotlight about the challenges, the triumphs, and the everyday life that fans rarely see. From navigating parenthood and relationships to balancing personal dreams while supporting a partner’s career, we dive into the trials and tribulations of being a country artist’s significant other. Through intimate stories, candid conversations, and real-life experiences, this podcast humanizes the lives of your favorite country stars and offers a unique perspective on love, family, and life in the music industry.

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    28
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