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Erin Napier Shares Two Daughters with Husband Ben Napier in Their 13-Year Long Relationship

Inside Erin and Ben Napier’s married life!

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Erin Napier Shares Two Daughters with Husband Ben Napier in Their 13-Year Long Relationship
Erin Napier Shares Two Daughters with Husband Ben Napier in Their 13-Year Long Relationship

Erin Napier and her husband, Ben Napier, have been involved in revitalizing people’s homes in their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi, which could be seen on HGTV’s Home Town.

Now their show is expanding as they join hands with 15 renovation experts from other HGTV shows in the new Home Town spinoff series Home Town Kickstart. Those experts include Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, Carmine Sabetella and Mike Pyle, Jasmine Roth, Alison Victoria, and more.

Home Town Kickstart has already premiered on HGTV, with its season premiere on Sunday, April 24, 2022. The Napier duo has a lot to do with a new show in hand. Fortunately, they have been doing this long enough and know their job very well.

Besides, they had started to put a new makeover in their hometown before even starring on HGTV’s Home Town. But what’s more fascinating than their professional lives is their togetherness — a relationship that started way early in their lives.

Here is a complete timeline of Erin and Ben Napier’s relationship!

December 2004

The now-married couple first met each other while attending Jones County Junior College. In an Instagram post on December 12, 2019, Erin recalled the moment she met her future husband.

She wrote, “On December 7, 2004, @scotsman.co [Ben] and I met in our college yearbook room about the feature story we were writing about him. I was the design editor and for two years had noticed him, always the center of attention, everyone’s best friend, my biggest crush.”

“December 8, we took the photos for the yearbook. On December 9, we went on our first date and he met my mama. December 10, we looked at the Christmas lights in Mason Park. December 13, we decided we would get married someday.”

At the end of the caption, she mentioned what she wrote might sound crazy to some, but it made perfect sense to her. Later, the two transferred to Ole Miss [University of Mississippi] and graduated in 2007.

September 2007

On September 21, 2007, Ben did his best to propose to Erin in the best way he could. Erin had later shared the whole story in her blog, and it goes like this:

“Ben asked me to come with him to Square Books so he could get a book for a class. It was his birthday weekend. My roommates said they needed to go there too and asked to come along. Ben went upstairs to ‘look for his book’ while I, Mallorie, Jennifer, Rebecca, and Josh browsed the books downstairs.”

“Jennifer handed me a little handmade leather-bound book and told me to read it. It was the story of an unlikely couple who met in college and fell in love fast. I had no idea it was about us at first. Then the couple began sounding a lot like us. Then it was us.”

After that realization, Erin was shaking and anticipating what would happen. When she turned the last page, it said to come upstairs if she wanted to know the rest of the story.

She walked up to the balcony where Ben was standing. “He took my hand and tried to speak, but he began to cry, and so did I. So he leaned down to my ear and whispered this: “You know how much I love you?”

The blog continued, “…And you know I will always take care of you…I talked to mammaw (my grandmother)… and in the words of James Rasberry, ‘I’ve got something for you.'” Then he got down on one knee and said, ‘Will you marry me?’

Erin couldn’t say yes enough or cry enough, and as per her, it was the most shocking and beautiful moment of her life. Her answer, in the end, was always going to be yes, which she said, and the two got engaged.

November 2008

After their graduation, the couple had initially thought of never returning to their hometown. However, Erin and Ben had a change of heart and decided to return and make their hometown more appealing to themselves and other people.

Sometime after their graduation, they decided to legalize their bond. So, on November 22, 2008, Erin and Ben walked down the aisle to share the wedding vows in front of close friends and family members at the University of Mississippi’s Paris Yates Chapel.

Erin Napier cutting her wedding cake with her husband Ben Napier

Erin Napier cutting her wedding cake with her husband Ben Napier (Photo: Instagram)

On the couple’s 13th wedding anniversary, Erin shared some never seen pictures from her wedding day. She wrote, “13 years ago we became family then went to NYC for Thanksgiving.”

“Every year on our anniversary week, I’m so very thankful for you and the life we’ve made together. Thank you for loving me,” she added.

The couple is still going strong even after more than 13 years of marriage. Besides, Ben is still so in love with Erin that he writes some sweet letters every morning to his wife.

He told People, “Erin is my dream girl. Why would I not continue to court her and win her over every day? That’s always my goal.”

January 2016

Around four years after their marriage, in 2012, Erin and Ben had already settled into their married life and fully completed several renovations on their house in Mississippi.

At the time, Erin was working as a wedding stationery designer, and Ben served as a youth minister. But after they completed the necessary renovations on their home, they decided to switch their career paths.  

By June 2014, they had made a name for themselves in their hometown for their works in house makeover. The two gained more popularity after their works on their home was featured by Southern Weddings.

Those pictures eventually reached the eyes of an HGTV executive who started to follow Erin on Instagram. The executive was reported to be producer Lindsey Weidhorn who fell in love even more with the duo’s small town thanks to the #ILiveInLaurel hashtag Erin used.

Thus, Lindsey decided to reach out to the couple and pitched them the idea of filming a series in their hometown. Erin and Ben initially thought that Lindsey was in contact with them to buy stationery – they owned a stationery company at the time.

But they didn’t realize that Lindsey was trying to put them on television screens. Upon realization, Erin initially thought that the show wouldn’t be a big deal. “We didn’t think it would be possible,” she said in an interview.

“Why would it be possible to make a TV show in a town like Laurel, Mississippi? We love it very much, but that doesn’t mean everyone else would. So we had fun and never had any expectations.”

But, just three seasons later, her reaction had changed. She said, “I don’t think you can ever anticipate something like this. It is such a happy surprise.” And with the show’s success, Erin and Ben’s life has also changed tremendously.

January 2018

Erin had suffered from a perforated appendix and underwent surgery to have it removed years ago. Due to the same reason, she and her partner were never so sure they could welcome children into their family.

However, that changed when Erin gave birth to her first child with Ben, a baby daughter named Helen, in January 2018.

A few months before their daughter’s birth, in October 2017, Erin had opened up to Us Weekly about her husband’s help during her pregnancy. She said, “He doesn’t let me do anything! He’s so generous.”

Additionally, she stated that her partner has always been like that, and his helpful nature had gone into overdrive since they found out about the baby.

May 2021

In May 2021, the married duo welcomed their second child, another daughter named Mae. Initially, they had kept the news upto themselves only but decided to finally make it public in January 2021.

At the time, Ben told US Weekly, “We kind of put that in God’s hands. We weren’t trying to get pregnant with Helen and it happened. If that’s what God wants for us, then it’ll happen again.”

Before their second daughter’s birth, the two had gone through a “period of grieving.” Erin told Today Parents, “I was just grieving our time as a family of three and thinking, ‘It will never be like this again.’”

But everything changed when they welcomed their second child. “All of our worries were unfounded. It feels like Mae was always there,” she added.

Similarly, the parents of two spent some time adjusting to the changes when Mae entered their life. In an Instagram post, Erin revealed that she didn’t have the time to figure out anything or even cook real food until their second daughter was seven weeks old.

Thankfully, she was able to sort things out. And Ben was always there to support his wife in those circumstances — about which Erin has highly spoken of in multiple Instagram posts.

March 2022

With one toddler and a newborn in hand, it’s not so easy for Erin and Ben to take some time off for themselves only. In an exclusive interview with US Weekly in March 2022, Erin talked about the same topic.

She first said, “It’s just a non-negotiable, every night at 7:30 the girls are in bed, then that’s our time to be us.” Erin also mentioned that another way to spend time with her husband was their work, which allowed them to see each other in the daytime.

Erin Napier alongside her partner Ben Napier ON HGTV's 'Home Town'

Erin Napier alongside her partner Ben Napier ON HGTV’s ‘Home Town’ (Photo: Instagram)

“We have that advantage that I think a lot of couples don’t have. Some people must drive each other crazy being together all day, but it’s the only way we’ve ever [done it],” she added.

April 2022

Erin further talked about how tough it gets during supper time with two little kids in her Instagram post of April 27, 2022.

She had shared a selfie of herself and wrote about it while also adding some humor in the middle. “The supper time shuffle is no joke with two little ones,” she first wrote.

“I’m figuring out that Helen can help me cook (she loses interest after about 20 minutes of chopping the soft vegetables with a butter knife, but it’s so fun while it lasts — elbow to elbow making a meal with my big girl)….”

“…while Mae sits beside us in her high chair having her supper via baby charcuterie, one food at a time: raspberries, blueberries, tomatoes, black beans, rice, goldfish, literally anything else I put on her tray.”

Erin ended her caption by asking her followers what’s their secret for making it from 5 p.m to bedtime with busy babies and hungry bellies.

Dipesh is an experienced writer who has been covering entertainment news and stories for more than two years. Presently, he writes stories for Glamour Buff and GB Issue.

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Ava Kolker Has Been Dating Her Boyfriend Gage Dancin Since September 2023

They have been dating for over six months.

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Ava Kolker has been dating her boyfriend, Gage Dancin, for over six months.

After dating for around three months, the pair shared their relationship with their fans and followers. Before they hard-launched their relationship, Kolker posted reels and videos with Dancin.

But they had not led their fans and followers to believe that the duo was dating. Recently, Kolker has started sharing photos of her Dancin as boyfriend on her Instagram. 

However, she posts it in the mix of others, not keeping their dating life out in the spotlight. For instance, On March 24, 2024, she posted a series of photos with the caption, “Last pic best pic.”

The last photo was of her and Dancin where the latter was hugging her from behind while kissing her neck. Similarly, on March 27, 2024, she mixed a picture of her and Dancin in the carousel of photos she uploaded on Instagram with the caption, “We had a good ole time.”

Before this, the duo hard-launched their relationship on Instagram by posting a video of themselves staying home and enjoying their relationship on Valentine’s Day.

Kolker met her current boyfriend in January 2023 at a convention. Dancin made the first move and asked for her number.

However, when he first asked for her number, it was not fully with a romantic intention. Rather, he wanted to know her as a person too. 

Despite exchanging numbers, the pair did not start hanging around until July 2023. They would send videos on Snapchat and sometimes FaceTime each other.

Ava Kolker with her boyfriend, Gage Dancin.

Ava Kolker with her boyfriend, Gage Dancin. (Source: Instagram)

At the time, they were just friends and did not have any perspective for one another as romantic partners. They physically started hanging out in July 2023 because the same convention came around and both of the artists were invited to it.

A month later, Kolker needed to go to Utah for a work trip and invited Dancin to hang out with her. She realized that she had a crush on her current boyfriend, and since then, things started moving forward for the two of them.

The two started dating in September 2023 when Kolker invited Dancin to her show. He showed up and even spent the Labor Day holiday at her house.

However, they did not reveal their relationship until late 2023. They often make videos and reels together on TikTok and Instagram, but they pretty much don’t talk a lot about their relationship with their fans and followers.

Kolker is an American actress and singer. Kolker played Ava Morgenstern on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014-2017) and Olive Rozalski on Sydney to the Max (2019-2021). 

In films, she played Lily in Scary Movie 5 (2013), Heather in Miss Meadows (2014), Boot in Message from the King (2016), and Young Elise Rainer in Insidious: The Last Key (2018). Kolker made her music debut with the song ‘The Good Ones’ in July 2019. 

She later released numerous additional songs, including ‘When Will It Be Tomorrow’ (2020), ‘Eventually’ (2020), ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ (2021), ‘Ahead of Me’ (2022), and her debut EP, Ballerina, which had six songs and was released in June 2023.

Like his girlfriend, Dancin is also a singer. He is best known for his songs like ‘Helpless,’ ‘Lose U,’ ‘It’s Hard to Stop Loving,’ and ‘Can’t Live Without You.’ 

He started by singing song requests on Omegle and filming himself. Now, he amassed over 206K followers on Instagram and over 509K followers on TikTok.

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Brittany Galvin Reveals She Is Dating Her Secret New Boyfriend

Brittany Galvin has revealed that she is officially off the dating market.

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Brittany Galvin, known for her appearances on Season 25 of The Bachelor and Season 8 of Bachelor in Paradise, has exciting news to share. The reality TV star recently took to her Instagram Stories to reveal that she is in a new relationship.

 After her on-screen romances fizzled, she has found love again with a mystery man. This article will explore the details surrounding her new boyfriend and her past relationships within the Bachelor Nation. 

Brittany Galvin revealed she is dating again

Galvin has revealed that she is officially off the market and dating her new boyfriend. During a recent Instagram Q&A session, she confirmed that she is no longer single. She responded with a smiley face emoji when asked about her relationship status.

She has been quite secretive about her new beau’s identity but has shared a few glimpses into their budding romance. She posted a photo of them together at the Skydeck of the Willis Tower in Chicago, where she currently resides. 

This image sparked curiosity among her fans, with one even inquiring if her boyfriend is a Major League Baseball player, given that she was spotted with one.

Brittany Galvin with her new boyfriend on her Instagram

Brittany Galvin with her new boyfriend on her Instagram (Source: Bachelor Nation)

However, Galvin quickly put those rumors to rest by sharing a playful video of herself and her partner on a ski trip. In the video, she jokingly referred to him as a “professional skier” before revealing that he works in real estate.

While she is currently based in Chicago, she disclosed during the Q&A that she is actively trying to relocate to New York City soon. It remains to be seen whether this move relates to her new relationship or if her boyfriend will join her in the Big Apple. 

Regardless, fans are excited to witness this new chapter in Galvin’s life and eagerly anticipate more details about her mysterious partner.

Brittany Galvin was single for some time before this

Before finding her new romantic partner, Galvin navigated the single life for a significant period. In 2022, her dating status came up during an appearance on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast hosted by Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs.

When asked if she had seen anyone since her split from Tyler Norris, her coy smile seemed to hint at something, prompting the host to call her out on it playfully. 

However, she clarified that she was not dating anyone specifically at that time, though she was open to meeting someone. She did express her desire to find a partner, admitting that the holiday season can be lonely without a significant other.

But now, After being single and actively seeking a partner, it appears that Brittany has finally found the special someone she was hoping for.

Brittany Galvin’s past relationship with Tyler Norris

Galvin’s past relationship with Norris was a significant chapter in her journey to find love within the Bachelor Nation. 

Their connection blossomed on the shores of Mexico during Season 8 of Bachelor in Paradise, where they hit it off and became one of the final six couples to leave the beach together, though they did not get engaged.

An instant connection marked their initial meeting as they spent hours conversing into the night, forming a strong foundation for their budding romance.

While Norris briefly explored a connection with another contestant, Shanae, his heart ultimately gravitated toward Galvin. He admitted that after going on a date with someone else, he only desired to reunite with her.

After leaving Paradise as a couple, Brittany and Tyler’s relationship continued progressing, with them meeting each other’s families and spending significant time together. However, their fairy-tale romance was not meant to last, as they eventually parted ways.

What happened to their relationship after ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

Galvin and Norris’ relationship hit some turbulent waters after leaving Bachelor in Paradise as a couple. Despite their strong connection to the show, the challenges of the real world proved difficult to navigate.

After the initial blissful period of meeting each other’s families and friends, Galvin began having doubts about the long-term compatibility of their relationship.

The prospect of one of them having to relocate or maintain a long-distance dynamic weighed heavily on her mind.

Brittany Galvin with Tyler Norris in 'Bachelor in Paradise'

Brittany Galvin with Tyler Norris in ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (Source: Yahoo Sports)

She expressed a need for a break to reevaluate whether Norris was her person as she grappled with aligning their values and life goals. However, this intended break never materialized, and the relationship ultimately dissolved.

Galvin broke up with Tyler over FaceTime, which drew criticism from some viewers. She defended her choice, citing the short duration of their courtship and the long-distance nature of their situation, making a face-to-face breakup impractical.

The tension between the pair was palpable when they reunited at the Paradise reunion, catching Galvin off guard. She expressed frustration that the full context of their mutual breakup was not captured, leading to a flood of backlash from viewers.

Brittany Galvin’s thoughts on dating someone else from Bachelor Nation 

Before being taken, Galvin kept an open mind when it came to love, whether it was with the Bachelor Nation or outside of it. 

During her conversation with Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, she clarified that her priority is meeting a good, independent person, regardless of their association with the franchise.

However, she admitted to having a playful interest in John Paul Jones from Bachelor Nation, although she acknowledged the improbability of that situation unfolding. 

Instead, she dropped a hint about being interested in someone from Bachelor Nation who resides in her current city of Chicago, piquing the curiosity of the podcast hosts.

After some guesswork, it was revealed that Brittany was referring to Andrew Spencer, a fellow contestant she formed a connection with during their time on Bachelor in Paradise

She clarified that while their relationship is platonic, she wouldn’t rule out exploring something more if the opportunity arose organically. 

She enjoyed spending time with Andrew, free from the pressures and scrutiny of cameras, allowing them to nurture a genuine friendship without expectations.

Her prescription at the time shows her pragmatic approach to finding love, where the source of the connection matters less than the quality of the person and the potential for a meaningful, lasting relationship. 

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Kayley Bishop’s Smiles Masked Marital Woes With Husband on ‘The Voice’

Kayley Bishop was married by the time she was 23.

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Despite her radiant smiles on The Voice stage, singer Kayley Bishop was privately grappling with significant marital issues. While entertaining audiences with her powerful vocals, her marriage was on rocky ground behind the scenes.

The artist has recently opened up about this challenging period, revealing how her new song ‘Hold On Honey’ was inspired by her troubled relationship with her husband. She also shared details about her turmoil on the popular singing competition show. 

Today, we delve into what is known about her marital struggles and her reflections on navigating that problematic phase.

Kayley Bishop openly discussed her marital problem

Bishop’s candid revelations shed light on the harsh realities she faced within her marriage. Having tied the knot at the young age of 23 after meeting her ex-husband when she was just 19, Bishop found herself trapped in an emotionally taxing situation.

She describes her marriage as a period where she felt she “wasn’t really living,” indicating a sense of suppression and lack of freedom within the relationship. 

Kayley Bishop during one of her performance

Kayley Bishop during one of her performances (Source: Undiscovered Nashville)

She also recounts how she had developed a defense mechanism of bottling up her emotions, convincing herself that she was immune to hurt and never allowing herself to shed tears.

Looking back, she realized that this emotional detachment was a coping strategy to deal with the deeper issues she was grappling with. She painfully acknowledges that her voice and emotional well-being were denied within the marriage. 

Instead of being heard and validated, Bishop found herself constantly being portrayed as the problem, even when she was the victim of gaslighting, selfish behavior, and abuse from her ex-husband.

Kayley Bishop moved to Nashville with her husband at the time

Bishop’s journey to pursue her musical dreams in Nashville was intertwined with her marriage to Matt Hill, her high school sweetheart. The couple, both graduates of Fort Myers High School, took a leap of faith and relocated to the Music City in 2013.

Their relationship had its roots in an unexpected encounter at a ballroom dancing competition, where they first crossed paths. While she pursued her passion for music, her husband, Hill, had his entrepreneurial ambitions in the footwear industry.

When Kayley made waves on The Voice, Hill was building his athletic shoe line, MHILL. Still, their relationship was just recently known.

Kayley Bishop is a well known singer

Kayley Bishop is a well-known singer (Source: Southern Fellow)

Inspired by the iconic Converse All-Star, Hill aimed to elevate the game by incorporating premium materials and meticulous attention to detail. 

His drive to create his line of basketball shoes stemmed from his love for collecting and a desire to break free from the dominance of established brands like Nike and Air Jordan.

While Kayley’s star was on the rise in the music world, Hill balanced his entrepreneurial pursuits with a day job selling medical supplies for Target Medical.

But between two budding careers in separate fields requiring so much focus, their relationship went through many turmoils that Bishop admitted to.

How Kayley Bishop reflects on her time on ‘The Voice’

Although she struggled behind the scenes, Bishop’s time on The Voice, while brief, left a profound impact on her journey as an artist and individual. 

Despite being eliminated in the battle round after going head-to-head with fellow contestant Kameron Marlowe, Bishop’s performance garnered high praise from the judges. Kelly Clarkson acknowledged her unique vocal talent, and Adam Levine labeled her “mega-talented.”

Looking back on that experience, Bishop reflects with a sense of enlightenment and personal growth. If given the chance to guide her younger self from that time, she would impart words of empowerment and self-belief. 

“I would’ve said, you are more capable than you could ever imagine,” Bishop shares, recognizing the immense potential that lay dormant within her.

Her message to her past self is one of resilience and unwavering belief in one’s dreams, reassuring that the challenges and setbacks of today are merely stepping stones towards becoming the best version of oneself. 

“You’re more capable of things. You are truly going to be a dream version of yourself. Just you wait four years, just wait,” Bishop advises, her words carrying a sense of hard-earned wisdom and personal transformation.

Now embracing her newfound independence and happiness as a single woman, Bishop’s reflections on her time on The Voice serve as a testament to the power of perseverance and self-discovery. 

Kayley Bishop’s new song ‘Hold on Honey’ is an anthem for her old self

Bishop has said that her new single, ‘Hold On Honey,’ is an anthem that speaks directly to her younger self, a vulnerable and resilient version of herself that she has grown to embrace and appreciate.

The song’s genesis can be traced back to a commission by Tyler Ward of Song House, where Bishop was tasked with writing a letter to her past self, explicitly targeting the ages of 19 to 23. 

This period, coinciding with her early adulthood and the beginnings of her marriage, held significant personal challenges and emotional turmoil. As Bishop delved into the songwriting process, the words seemed to flow effortlessly, as if divinely guided. 

“I knew exactly what I needed to say to that girl in this song. I wrote it 30 minutes later. It totally just fell from the sky. I really say it fell from heaven and landed on my lap,” she recalls, underscoring the profoundly personal nature of the lyrics.

While the initial intent was to craft a song that could resonate with others, Bishop soon realized that ‘Hold On Honey’ had become an anthem for her former self – a younger version grappling with adversity and needing empowerment. 

“It turned out to be kind of an anthem to that girl that I used to be,” she says quietly, acknowledging the profoundly personal connection she has forged with the song.

For Bishop, ‘Hold On Honey’ is not merely a cathartic release but a beacon of hope and empowerment for anyone facing their struggles. 

“It’s all about empowerment,” she emphasizes, expressing her desire to not only share her story but also to walk alongside others on their journeys toward healing, sobriety, and the pursuit of the life they were meant to live – a life free from the bondage of past traumas and emotional turmoil.

Through her vulnerable and authentic songwriting, Bishop crafted a powerful anthem that serves as a bridge between her past and present selves, offering solace, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose to herself and her listeners.

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