Married to the Music with Hanley Riggs

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 [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriedtothemusicpodcast.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CHanleyRiggs%40iheartmedia.com%7C17c8a77da23d43e2d7ad08de6a5b11b3%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639065136525517299%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Iz3sqAV94ugApObg4bTIXKyaYpU2GB10NAL4Iou6paI%3D&reserved=0] Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Marisa Taylor (Tyler Braden): Beetlejuice, Photography, and Love on the Road

This week on Married to the Music, Hanley sits down with photographer and creative Marisa Taylor, wife of country artist Tyler Braden, to talk about growing up in Kentucky, feeling like a late bloomer, discovering photography after years of different careers, meeting Tyler on Tinder, building their dreams side by side, life on the road, touring separately, being one of the few women behind the scenes, navigating marriage in the music industry, why they swear by couples therapy, and the hilarious avocado proposal that turned into one of their favorite stories. Plus, Marisa shares the routines, traditions, and little inside jokes that keep them connected through it all. 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 [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriedtothemusicpodcast.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CHanleyRiggs%40iheartmedia.com%7C17c8a77da23d43e2d7ad08de6a5b11b3%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639065136525517299%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Iz3sqAV94ugApObg4bTIXKyaYpU2GB10NAL4Iou6paI%3D&reserved=0] Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Natalie Marlowe (Dylan Marlowe): Georgia Girl, Genuine, and Heartfelt

This week on Married to the Music, Hanley sits down with Natalie Marlowe, real estate agent, content creator, new mom to twin boys Case and Huck, and wife of country artist Dylan Marlowe. Natalie shares the story of growing up in Statesboro, Georgia, meeting Dylan at a party where Luke Combs and Brett Young were performing long before either of them knew what the future would hold, and navigating years of long distance while Dylan chased his country music dreams in Nashville. The two talk about building careers side by side, the importance of faith throughout every season of life, and the unexpected twists that come with following your own path. Natalie also opens up about the emotional journey of trying to start a family, the surprise of finding out she was expecting twins, and what life has looked like since welcoming Case and Huck into the world. From small-town roots and hilarious dating stories to motherhood, marriage, touring life, and finding joy in the waiting seasons, this conversation is full of heart, honesty, laughter, and the kind of real-life moments that make Married to the Music so special. You're not going to want to miss this one. 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 [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriedtothemusicpodcast.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CHanleyRiggs%40iheartmedia.com%7C17c8a77da23d43e2d7ad08de6a5b11b3%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639065136525517299%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Iz3sqAV94ugApObg4bTIXKyaYpU2GB10NAL4Iou6paI%3D&reserved=0] Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Kailey Dickerson (Russell Dickerson): Faithful, Down-to-Earth, and Refreshing

This week on Married to the Music, Hanley sits down with Kailey Dickerson, photographer, entrepreneur, podcast host, mother, and wife of country star Russell Dickerson, for an honest conversation about the life she has built in Nashville. Kailey shares what it was like growing up in Wisconsin, attending Belmont University, and meeting Russell long before either of them knew where life and music would take them. She opens up about their journey from friendship to marriage, including a season when they broke up before ultimately finding their way back to each other, and the role faith played throughout that chapter of their lives. 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 [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriedtothemusicpodcast.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CHanleyRiggs%40iheartmedia.com%7C17c8a77da23d43e2d7ad08de6a5b11b3%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639065136525517299%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Iz3sqAV94ugApObg4bTIXKyaYpU2GB10NAL4Iou6paI%3D&reserved=0] Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Emily West (Matthew West): Graceful, Faithful and Finding Love On Music Row

Before Emily West was married to Matthew West, she was building her own career on Music Row — working in artist development and publicity at record labels in Nashville. In this episode of Married to the Music, Emily shares the story of meeting Matthew through work, how their whirlwind relationship unfolded, and what it’s been like navigating marriage, motherhood, faith, and life in music ever since. She opens up about raising two daughters while Matthew toured, the realities of supporting an artist behind the scenes, the importance of trust when your spouse is on the road, and why creating a home he always wants to come back to became such a meaningful part of their partnership. Emily also talks about style, meal prep, social media, and the little everyday routines that keep their family grounded. It’s a conversation about love, timing, partnership, and the life happening behind the spotlight.   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 [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriedtothemusicpodcast.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CHanleyRiggs%40iheartmedia.com%7C17c8a77da23d43e2d7ad08de6a5b11b3%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639065136525517299%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Iz3sqAV94ugApObg4bTIXKyaYpU2GB10NAL4Iou6paI%3D&reserved=0] Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.