Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.Photo:Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty
Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty
Brad PaisleyandKimberly Williams-Paisleyhavea love story for the ages— and it’s one that’s still being written.For their wedding anniversary each year, the couple — who tied the knot on March 15, 2003, at the Stauffer Chapel at Pepperdine University — write out their favorite memories from the past year in a special journal.“Our greatest hits,” Kimberly told PEOPLE in the pair’s cover story in April 2021. “We record the meaningful moments, the best laughs. That’s a big part of our relationship — focusing on the laughter and keeping a sense of play.“Inthis week’s issue of PEOPLE, Kimberly opens up about how Brad — and their two teenage sons — supported her as she faced a recent two-year health ordeal.“He’s so good at keeping me laughing. That’s a gift,” she says of her husband.From precious anniversary tributes to adorable selfies together, here’s a look back at the couple’s cutest photos throughout the years.
Brad PaisleyandKimberly Williams-Paisleyhavea love story for the ages— and it’s one that’s still being written.
For their wedding anniversary each year, the couple — who tied the knot on March 15, 2003, at the Stauffer Chapel at Pepperdine University — write out their favorite memories from the past year in a special journal.
“Our greatest hits,” Kimberly told PEOPLE in the pair’s cover story in April 2021. “We record the meaningful moments, the best laughs. That’s a big part of our relationship — focusing on the laughter and keeping a sense of play.”
Inthis week’s issue of PEOPLE, Kimberly opens up about how Brad — and their two teenage sons — supported her as she faced a recent two-year health ordeal.
“He’s so good at keeping me laughing. That’s a gift,” she says of her husband.
From precious anniversary tributes to adorable selfies together, here’s a look back at the couple’s cutest photos throughout the years.
01of 19How They MetKimberly Williams-Paisley, Brad Paisley.Kimberly Paisley/InstagramThe couple, who share sonsWilliam Huckleberryand Jasper Warren, have been married since 2003. But Paisley has been smitten for far longer, first noticing his future wife in the 1991 filmFather of the Bride. A decade later, the two finally met when the singer asked Kimberly to star alongside him in his music video for “I’m Gonna Miss Her.”
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How They Met
Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Brad Paisley.Kimberly Paisley/Instagram
The couple, who share sonsWilliam Huckleberryand Jasper Warren, have been married since 2003. But Paisley has been smitten for far longer, first noticing his future wife in the 1991 filmFather of the Bride. A decade later, the two finally met when the singer asked Kimberly to star alongside him in his music video for “I’m Gonna Miss Her.”
02of 19Newlywed BlissKimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley.Steve Granitz/WireImageJust a few months after their March 2003 wedding, the newlyweds stepped out for the premiere ofOpen Range.
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Newlywed Bliss
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley.Steve Granitz/WireImage
Just a few months after their March 2003 wedding, the newlyweds stepped out for the premiere ofOpen Range.
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Country Strong
Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley in 2004.George Pimentel/WireImage
George Pimentel/WireImage
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Hand-in-Hand
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley in 2002.Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty
05of 19Eyes for YouKimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley in 2003.Scott Gries/GettyThe following year the two returned to music’s biggest night where Brad was nominated yet again, though this time it was for the song at the start of their love story: “I’m Gonna Miss Her.”
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Eyes for You
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley in 2003.Scott Gries/Getty
Scott Gries/Getty
The following year the two returned to music’s biggest night where Brad was nominated yet again, though this time it was for the song at the start of their love story: “I’m Gonna Miss Her.”
06of 19Long-Lasting LoveKimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley.David Livingston/GettyAnd more than 10 years later, Kimberly shined just as bright as she looked over at her husband at the 2014 premiere ofPlanes: Fire & Rescuein Hollywood.
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Long-Lasting Love
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley.David Livingston/Getty
David Livingston/Getty
And more than 10 years later, Kimberly shined just as bright as she looked over at her husband at the 2014 premiere ofPlanes: Fire & Rescuein Hollywood.
07of 19Cheeky KissesYears later, the “No I in Beer” crooner and the “Lucky 7” actress are still as in love as ever.What do they admire most about their spouse? “You keep our house afloat — seeing you give birth to two kids and raise a third is amazing,“Brad said to his wife, playfully counting himself among their sons. “And you try to do the right thing all the time.“And Kimberly responded that she loves his “gigantic heart …. You care about all creatures, great and small.”
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Cheeky Kisses
Years later, the “No I in Beer” crooner and the “Lucky 7” actress are still as in love as ever.
What do they admire most about their spouse? “You keep our house afloat — seeing you give birth to two kids and raise a third is amazing,“Brad said to his wife, playfully counting himself among their sons. “And you try to do the right thing all the time.”
And Kimberly responded that she loves his “gigantic heart …. You care about all creatures, great and small.”
08of 19Constant CompanionsStill, 2020 was a test of all relationships, forcing couples into close quarters amid theCOVID-19 pandemiclockdowns. “She’s used to three days a week at minimum that I’m gone, so we’ve learned a lot about ourselves this year,” Brad shared, adding that luckily, “I figured out I really like being around you!”
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Constant Companions
Still, 2020 was a test of all relationships, forcing couples into close quarters amid theCOVID-19 pandemiclockdowns. “She’s used to three days a week at minimum that I’m gone, so we’ve learned a lot about ourselves this year,” Brad shared, adding that luckily, “I figured out I really like being around you!”
09of 19The Simple ThingsKimberlyshared a sweet tribute to her husbandat the start of the pandemic in March 2020 in celebration of their 17th anniversary.“There’s no one I’d rather be social distancing alongside,” she wrote. “(FYI we do not look like this currently cuz #pjs and #nomakeup and #socialdistancing so 🤷🏻♀️). But I love this guy. Happy anniversary @bradpaisley! Thanks for doing the dishes last night, making me laugh today, and always putting the seat down. #17years ❤️❤️❤️”
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The Simple Things
Kimberlyshared a sweet tribute to her husbandat the start of the pandemic in March 2020 in celebration of their 17th anniversary.
“There’s no one I’d rather be social distancing alongside,” she wrote. “(FYI we do not look like this currently cuz #pjs and #nomakeup and #socialdistancing so 🤷🏻♀️). But I love this guy. Happy anniversary @bradpaisley! Thanks for doing the dishes last night, making me laugh today, and always putting the seat down. #17years ❤️❤️❤️”
10of 19Building a NonprofitBrad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.Larry McCormackJust before the pandemic hit, the couple openedThe Store—a free, referral-based grocery storein Nashville that works with Belmont University — which offers health and legal aid as well as music therapy to customers dealing with food insecurity. “This has been our dream,” Kimberly told PEOPLE. “People will be able to come and shop with dignity and make choices for their family.“Soon after opening, The Store pivoted to offering pick-up service for families and grocery deliveries to seniors in order to comply with safety regulations. More than 350 volunteers, including Kimberly and Brad, have pitched in to help, ultimately delivering 1.3 million meals worth of free food.
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Building a Nonprofit
Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.Larry McCormack
Just before the pandemic hit, the couple openedThe Store—a free, referral-based grocery storein Nashville that works with Belmont University — which offers health and legal aid as well as music therapy to customers dealing with food insecurity. “This has been our dream,” Kimberly told PEOPLE. “People will be able to come and shop with dignity and make choices for their family.”
Soon after opening, The Store pivoted to offering pick-up service for families and grocery deliveries to seniors in order to comply with safety regulations. More than 350 volunteers, including Kimberly and Brad, have pitched in to help, ultimately delivering 1.3 million meals worth of free food.
11of 19Pitching InBrad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.Kimberly Williams-Paisley/InstagramBrad joined the ranks ofhusbands-turned-hairstylistsduring the pandemic, helping his wife touch up her roots in April 2020.“This is going to ruin everything I’ve worked towards in my image,” he quipped in a video of the experience that Kimberly posted on Instagram.“Thank you for doing this. I love you,” she replied.“Shut up. No, you don’t. You’re using me for my talents,” he joked before revealing the final (and gorgeous!) product.
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Pitching In
Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.Kimberly Williams-Paisley/Instagram
Brad joined the ranks ofhusbands-turned-hairstylistsduring the pandemic, helping his wife touch up her roots in April 2020.
“This is going to ruin everything I’ve worked towards in my image,” he quipped in a video of the experience that Kimberly posted on Instagram.
“Thank you for doing this. I love you,” she replied.
“Shut up. No, you don’t. You’re using me for my talents,” he joked before revealing the final (and gorgeous!) product.
12of 19They Get Silly (for a Cause)Brad Paisley and Kimberley Williams-Paisley.Kimberley Paisley Williams/InstagramKimberly, whose mother suffered fromearly-onset dementia, has been a longtime Alzheimer’s advocate and throws an annual ’80s-themed benefit,Dance Party to End Alz. Here, she and Bradshowed off their looksahead of the 2018 event, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.
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They Get Silly (for a Cause)
Brad Paisley and Kimberley Williams-Paisley.Kimberley Paisley Williams/Instagram
Kimberley Paisley Williams/Instagram
Kimberly, whose mother suffered fromearly-onset dementia, has been a longtime Alzheimer’s advocate and throws an annual ’80s-themed benefit,Dance Party to End Alz. Here, she and Bradshowed off their looksahead of the 2018 event, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.
13of 19The Early Years#TBT! Bradshared a throwback shotof him and Kimberly with his mom after the birth of the couple’s first son in celebration ofMother’s Day2020.“The day new mom @kimberlywilliamspaisley brought our first rugrat home, standing next to the best mom I’d ever known prior to that. In these times, it’s amazing to watch these moms adapt and become exactly what is needed. It’s not easy, but it’s so appreciated. I love you #happymothersday,” he wrote on Instagram.
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The Early Years
#TBT! Bradshared a throwback shotof him and Kimberly with his mom after the birth of the couple’s first son in celebration ofMother’s Day2020.
“The day new mom @kimberlywilliamspaisley brought our first rugrat home, standing next to the best mom I’d ever known prior to that. In these times, it’s amazing to watch these moms adapt and become exactly what is needed. It’s not easy, but it’s so appreciated. I love you #happymothersday,” he wrote on Instagram.
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A Royal Birthday Tribute
To honor Kimberly’s 51st birthday in 2022, Bradposted this cute picturewith his wife — and a special tribute fit for a queen.
15of 19An Intergalactic AnniversaryIn March 2022, the lovebirds celebrated 19 years of marriage in the most creative way. “Happy Anniversary to this kind, beautiful, and patient being. This is the way,” Bradcaptioned an Instagram postshowing the couple dressed inStar Warscostumes.Kimberly also honored the milestone — albeit without the Mandalorian and Ahsoka Tano gear — with a sweet and simpleblack-and-white selfieon Instagram.
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An Intergalactic Anniversary
In March 2022, the lovebirds celebrated 19 years of marriage in the most creative way. “Happy Anniversary to this kind, beautiful, and patient being. This is the way,” Bradcaptioned an Instagram postshowing the couple dressed inStar Warscostumes.
Kimberly also honored the milestone — albeit without the Mandalorian and Ahsoka Tano gear — with a sweet and simpleblack-and-white selfieon Instagram.
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Birthday Bliss
Bradhonored his wife’s 50th birthdaywith an adorable Instagram post in 2021.
17of 19Embracing 50Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley.Kimberly Williams-Paisley/InstagramFor Brad’s 50th birthday in 2022, Kimberlyshared this romantic tributeof the two embracing on a bridge overlooking a river and a gorgeous sunset.“He makes our lives so fun and exciting. Plus he’s a total bad ass. But there is a kindness and gentleness there too,” she captioned the post on Instagram. “I love you @bradpaisley. Happy Birthday! Finally we’re in the same decade again! WELCOME! ❤️❤️🥂”
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Embracing 50
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley.Kimberly Williams-Paisley/Instagram
Kimberly Williams-Paisley/Instagram
For Brad’s 50th birthday in 2022, Kimberlyshared this romantic tributeof the two embracing on a bridge overlooking a river and a gorgeous sunset.
“He makes our lives so fun and exciting. Plus he’s a total bad ass. But there is a kindness and gentleness there too,” she captioned the post on Instagram. “I love you @bradpaisley. Happy Birthday! Finally we’re in the same decade again! WELCOME! ❤️❤️🥂”
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By Your Side
19of 19Lots of LoveBrad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.Larry McCormackWhether they’re having a low-key date night or going all-out forHalloween(like in this throwback shotBrad shared on Instagram), the couple love spending time together.“A lot of married couples would rather do anything but spend the evening together,” Bradtold PEOPLE in 2021. “That’s not the case in our house.”
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Lots of Love
Whether they’re having a low-key date night or going all-out forHalloween(like in this throwback shotBrad shared on Instagram), the couple love spending time together.
“A lot of married couples would rather do anything but spend the evening together,” Bradtold PEOPLE in 2021. “That’s not the case in our house.”
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