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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 32 MIN

Chase Fann (Madeline Merlo): Trust, Stability and Loving an Artist

from Married to the Music with Hanley Riggs · host iHeartPodcasts

What’s it really like being married to a country artist? Chase Fann joins Married to the Music to share a real, grounded look at building a relationship in the middle of the music industry. He talks about growing up near Nashville, becoming a lawyer, and meeting Madeline Merlo right before COVID, when their relationship had time to grow in a more intentional way. Chase also opens up about supporting a partner through touring, career highs and lows, and the constant balancing act between two very different worlds. They get into faith, communication, and what actually makes a relationship last, plus some fun moments with SEC football, Harry Potter, and the everyday things that keep them connected. It’s honest, relatable, and a true behind-the-scenes look at love beyond 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 Know someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.musicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madeline Merlo’s husband, Chase Fann, shares how trust, stability, and strong communication help their marriage thrive in the fast-moving world of country music.

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What’s it really like being married to a country artist? Chase Fann joins Married to the Music to share a real, grounded look at building a relationship in the middle of the music industry. He talks about growing up near Nashville, becoming a...

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