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Who is Jennifer Nettles’ husband?

Nettles herself is half of Sugarland, a country music duo. She is also an actress, activist, and reality TV host.

The Farmer Wants a Wife host is not conducting her own search for a spouse. She also isn’t inviting cameras to follow her around outside of work.

That’s because she’s nice and settled in her own, happy marriage! Meet the husband!

Jennifer Nettles holds an award.
Jennifer Nettles, winner of the Outstanding Original Song award for American Anthems: “Life is Sweet,” poses in the press room during the 50th Daytime Emmy Creative Arts and Lifestyle Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on December 16, 2023. (Photo Credit: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Jennifer Nettles’ Husband is Justin Miller

In 2006, Sugarland had a music video for “Want To.” You can view that video below.

This is actually where she met Justin Miller. He was working as a model and appeared in the video — but, at the time, that was it.

They were professionals — coworkers. And Nettles was married to someone else.

Jennifer Nettles is not the only singer to meet her future husband as he plays eye candy during a music video.

In 2009, a thoroughly divorced Jennifer Nettles began dating Miller.

Two years later, in 2011, the two married in Tennessee.

A lot of information about Nettles’ married life remains private — by design. But we do know a little more than this.

Jennifer Nettles at the 50th Daytime Emmys.
Jennifer Nettles attends the 50th Daytime Emmy Creative Arts and Lifestyle Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on December 16, 2023. (Photo Credit: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

They Have One Kid Together

In 2012, Jennifer Nettles and husband Justin Miller welcomed a son, Magnus Hamilton Miller. That is quite a name!

Though Nettles does share glimpses of her boy on Instagram from time to time, she does not overshare. At all.

Despite her preference for privacy, Nettles has opened up here and there about her family life.

Jennifer Nettles performs in a black dress.
Jennifer Nettles performs onstage during the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on December 15, 2023. (Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

For example, she once told People that she considers herself to be a “super-crunchy, granola, old-school mom.” Notably, “crunchy” is normally an insulting term, so that’s … an interesting way for someone to describe themselves.

Nettles also reflected upon how becoming a mother gave her greater appreciation for her own mom.

Obviously, not everyone is willing to adopt a farming lifestyle. Especially when it also means giving up basic comforts and amenities and living as people did generations ago.

Jennifer Nettles wears red. Her hair looks perfect.
Jennifer Nettles attends the 2023 FOX Winter Junket at Fox Studio Lot on December 13, 2023. (Photo Credit: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Jennifer Nettles Was Married Once Before

Previously, Jennifer Nettles was married to Todd Van Sickle. They are (obviously) no longer together.

In 2007, Nettles went through a divorce. She didn’t exactly catapult herself back into the dating scene, either.

Though they had already met, she did not end up dating Miller for another two years.

Farmer Wants a Wife originally aired over 15 years ago before Fox’s recent revival. It is an American adaptation of a British show.

Jennifer Is Helping Others Find Love

At first, when her agent suggested the hosting gig for Farmer Wants a Wife, she said no.

In fact, Jennifer Nettles told The Washington Post that it wasn’t until she watched (and enjoyed) the Australian iteration of the series that she signed up.

Now, Nettles gets to “help” as farmers search for love in unlikely places.

Nettles went on to explain the value in dating shows like this.

“To get to be a part of a story happening in real time, in someone else’s story,” she began.

Nettles continued: “I think that that’s what we’re all looking for when we watch these shows.”

Jennifer Nettles in March 2023.
Jennifer Nettles attends Fox’s “Farmer Wants A Wife” series premiere at NeueHouse Madison Square on March 08, 2023. (Photo Credit: Jason Mendez/Getty Images)

“We’re really all looking to feel seen and to see some of ourselves in other people,” Nettles characterized.

The second season of Farmer Wants a Wife premieres on Thursday, February 1.

Now fans know a bit more about Nettles’ love story … even if it’s mostly under wraps. Soon, we’ll meet the new farmers and watch their journeys unfold.