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Congratulations to country music's cutest new couple!
By Kayla Kibbe — Written on Nov 04, 2019
Congratulations are in order for country music star Kane Brown — and not just for his big wins at the AMAs last week! The singer wed his fiancé, Katelyn Jae, in a gorgeous ceremony outside Nashville on Friday evening.
The couple tied the knot in front of about 200 guests at Mint Springs Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. The lush venue was the perfect setting for the couple's "enchanted forest" wedding, as they told People. “It’s not too rural but has so many elements of nature — a huge lake, rolling hills, trees. It’s just beautiful out there,” the newlyweds told the magazine.
The pair had been engaged for over a year, after Brown popped the question on Easter Sunday 2017.
Following the wedding, the couple headed off for a relaxing honeymoon but don't expect to be seeing any vacation snaps on the pair's Instagram stories. "We chose someplace that we both love and can just completely relax and spend time appreciating nature, each other — and no cell service!” they told People of their plans for an unplugged honeymoon.
While the newlyweds unplug and unwind, let's catch up on country music's cutest couple. Who is Katelyn Jae? Here's everything you need to know about Kane Brown's new bride.
1. She's also a singer
Jae was the winner of the first (and only) season of Yobi.tv and MySpace's short-lived singing competition show Take The Stage back in 2012. She continued to write and perform music, releasing tracks on YouTube and Soundcloud.
2. She's from Philadelphia
Brown first announced the couple's engagement while performing a concert in his fiancé's hometown last year. "I just got engaged to a girl from Philadelphia two days ago. This is my first time making this announcement, but we’re in Philly, so I thought I had to go ahead and make the announcement, so thank you Philadelphia," he announced to his audience.
3. They began dating in 2016
Brown went public with their relationship in early 2017, posting a sweet and personal note about Jae on Facebook. "I know a lot has been going good for me this past year, but being away from my family and friends it’s been tough,” he wrote. “Luckily I found my other half. I know a lot of people might get mad I’m in a relationship but if you’re a true fan you won’t. She keeps me sane, she keeps me happy she’s my girl. God Bless."
4. She received a ... unique proposal
Following the couple's engagement announcement, Brown later revealed that he spontaneously popped the question while the two were watching The Amityville Horror — you know, the one about the newlyweds who move into a haunted house where they are terrorized by a demonic presence? "I just couldn't wait!" Brown later told People of the unorthodox proposal. Hey, may not be the most romantic approach, but clearly it worked!
5. She went "sleek and simple" for the wedding gown
The bride calls her gown "simple, comfortable and understated — but with a kick,” telling People that she visited just a few a bridal shops and only had to try on about four dresses before saying yes to the classic gown of her dreams.
6. She doesn't love the spotlight
Although Jae once pursued her own music career, she decided to switch paths after realizing she "doesn't like the spotlight," according to People. She is currently pursuing a career in music management.
7. She and Brown are proud dog parents ... and real parents!
The couple shares two pups, Nash and Rambo. In late October, the singer announced on Instagram the birth of his daughter, Kingsley Rose Brown, with this precious family photo:
Kayla Kibbe is a writer wrapping up her final semester at Connecticut College where she is an English major with a concentration in creative writing. She covers trending celebrity and entertainment news, love and relationships, and astrology.
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