Welcome to Married to the Music

Caroline Hobby's Background and Podcasting

Growing Up in Texas: Values and Mentality

The Journey to Nashville and Music Dreams

Florida vs. Texas: State Mindsets Compared

Runaway June and Touring Experiences

Michael Hobby and Their Relationship

The Amazing Race and Career Transitions

A Thousand Horses: Michael's Musical Journey

Finding Self-Worth and Motherhood

The Transformative Power of Motherhood

Navigating the Podcast Industry's Evolution

Balancing Motherhood and Career in the Music

Rapid Fire Questions with Caroline Hobby

Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Caroline Hobby, wife of Michael, lead singer of A Thousand Horses, joins Hanley Riggs on Married to the Music to share the chapters that took her from Texas choirs to Nashville's biggest stages. Caroline formed Stealing Angels with Tayla Lynn and Jennifer Wayne, toured Iraq on a USO tour, opened for Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Lady A, and played Madison Square Garden before realizing she was ready for a new chapter.

Caroline talks about hitting reset on The Amazing Race, trying TV hosting and music publishing, and reuniting with Jennifer Wayne in Runaway June. When a major-label deal was finally within reach, she realized her heart was no longer in music and made the surprising decision to walk away. That leap led her to start Get Real in 2015 or 2016, before podcasts were everywhere in Nashville, with Darius Rucker as her first guest.

She also shares the story of meeting Michael, the years they dated and spent apart, and why they eloped after she moved back to Nashville. Caroline explains how she keeps her own identity while supporting his career and why she says he brings her joy, but happiness is an inside job. It's a conversation about knowing when a dream changes, trusting your gut, and building a life of your own beyond the stage.

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.comKnow someone we should feature? Reach out on social: @married.to.the.music

Caroline Hobby, wife of Michael, lead singer of A Thousand Horses, joins Hanley Riggs on Married to the Music to share the chapters that took her from Texas choirs to Nashville's biggest stages. Caroline formed Stealing Angels with Tayla Lynn and Jennifer Wayne, toured Iraq on a USO tour, opened for Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Lady A, and played Madison Square Garden before realizing she was ready for a new chapter.
Caroline talks about hitting reset on The Amazing Race, trying TV hosting and music publishing, and reuniting with Jennifer Wayne in Runaway June. When a major-label deal was finally within reach, she realized her heart was no longer in music and made the surprising decision to walk away. That leap led her to start Get Real in 2015 or 2016, before podcasts were everywhere in Nashville, with Darius Rucker as her first guest.
She also shares the story of meeting Michael, the years they dated and spent apart, and why they eloped after she moved back to Nashville. Caroline explains how she keeps her own identity while supporting his career and why she says he brings her joy, but happiness is an inside job. It's a conversation about knowing when a dream changes, trusting your gut, and building a life of your own beyond the stage.
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&rsquo;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
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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.

Married To The Music&nbsp;is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes into the lives of country music artists and their spouses. We explore what it&rsquo;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&rsquo;s career, we dive into the trials and tribulations of being a country artist&rsquo;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.

Married to the Music with Hanley Riggs

Caroline Hobby, wife of Michael, lead singer of A Thousand Horses, joins Hanley Riggs to share her years in Stealing Angels and Runaway June, the major-label deal she walked away from, and the podcast pivot that helped her build a life beyond the music.

Caroline Hobby ( Micheal Hobby): The Amazing Race, A Podcast Pivot, And Walking Away From A Major-Label Deal

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