When it comes to country music's most iconic love stories, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have to be at the top of the list. These two superstars didn't just fall in love—they built a life together that fans all over the world admire. They tied the knot in 2005 after years of friendship, collaboration, and mutual admiration. But the big question everyone asks is: Are they still together? Let me tell you, they’re more in love than ever. Stick around, and I’ll break it all down for you.
That First Meeting: How Garth and Trisha Found Each Other
Let’s rewind to 1987 when Garth and Trisha crossed paths for the very first time. They were both working on a demo at Kent Blazy’s recording studio. It’s funny how life works sometimes, right? Both of them were married at the time, but their paths were destined to cross again later. Trisha was married twice before meeting Garth again, first to Christopher Latham from 1987 to 1991, and then to Robert Reynolds from 1994 to 1999. On Garth’s side, he was married to Sandy Mahl from 1986 to 2001. But even back in 1987, Garth could feel something special when he first met Trisha. He once said, during a November 2013 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, “It’s strange because I felt that feeling like when you just meet your wife, but I’d been married for 13 months.”
Fast forward to the early 2000s, and both Garth and Trisha were single. They made their first public appearance as a couple at the 33rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards Induction in New York City in 2002. Three years later, in a moment that will go down in music history, Garth popped the question to Trisha at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, California. Talk about a fairy tale!
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Garth Brooks: A Dad First, A Legend Second
When Garth and Trisha walked down the aisle in December 2005, Trisha stepped into her new role as a stepmom to Garth’s three daughters: Taylor Brooks, August Brooks, and Allie Brooks. Trisha, who has made a name for herself on the Food Network, moved into Garth’s Nashville home after their wedding. Their life together wasn’t always easy, but they faced challenges head-on, especially during the height of the pandemic. Garth opened up about how quarantine affected their relationship.
“We decided to use quarantine as a time to face everything because now you can’t leave. You can’t walk away,” Garth said in an August 2020 press release. “And so, this is probably, you know, the blessing and the curse. This has probably been the most we’ve ever gone through as a couple. But what’s on the other side is so dang worth the wait, especially when you’re with the right one.”
Still Going Strong: Garth and Trisha Today
After using quarantine as a time to strengthen their bond, Garth and Trisha are thriving like never before. In December 2022, they celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary, and in December 2023, they marked 18 years of marriage by exchanging bouquets of flowers. Trisha shared a sweet Instagram post captioned, “When your husband sends you flowers and you send him flowers and the card says exactly the same thing! #happy18 #love #morethanever.”
Trisha revealed the secret to their enduring love in a December 2019 interview with Closer. “We always had a very deep respect for each other,” she said. “It’s the friendship and the respect that sustains you. That’s the key, plus we laugh all the time.”
Even in emotional moments, Garth can’t help but express his gratitude for Trisha and his daughters. During a November 2023 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Garth got emotional talking about his family. “When it comes to the future, I think what you’re just grateful for is just one more day, right? Of getting to do this,” he said. “So, I think that’s it. What I’d love to say is, the day I take my last breath on this planet, I’d love for my three girls to be around me and I’d love for the queen to be around me.”
