Katherine Blasingame

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Wed Jan 17 2024
By   Will Grey

Katherine Blasingame is the supportive wife of American singer and songwriter Eric Church. Not only a loving spouse but she is a muse to the Country music star Eric. Despite being a celebrity wife, Blasingame stays out of the spotlight. 

Blasingame's absence on social media platforms like Instagram adds a layer of security to her personal life. Let's dive deep into the enigmatic life of Katherine and the woman behind Eric's success.

Katherine Blasingame's Married Life

Blasingame has been in a blissful married life with singer Eric Church since January 8, 2008. She has been a supporter of the Church since the day of their meeting.

Eric Church and his wife Katherine Blasingame arrived together at the 44th CMA Award.
Eric Church and his wife Katherine Blasingame arrived together at the 44th CMA Award.
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Speaking of which, Katherine met her beau, Eric, when she was a music publisher. She wanted to set Church up to write with one of her writers. Following this meeting, the couple began to go on a date.

Soon, the love birds developed a strong bond, leading them to exchange marital vows in 2008. Their intimate wedding ceremony was at the Westglow Spa & Resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. The songwriter Eric wrote a song You Make It Look So Easy for this occasion.

Unlike Aitana Derbez's parents, Blasingame and Church keep their love life away from the public eye. Together the husband and wife duo has welcomed two children.

Blasingame's Husband Was Engaged Once

While there are no traces of Katherine's previous love partners, her spouse is known to be engaged previously. Yes, Eric Church engaged to a Spanish teacher in the town of Lenoir, North Carolina. Later, she broke the engagement.

A Look At Katherine Blasingame's Motherhood

Besides being a supportive wife, Katherine is a protective mother like Jaclyn Stein. She is a proud mother of two children Boone McCoy and Tennessee "Hawk" Hawkins.

Katherine Blasingame with her baby bump.
Katherine Blasingame with her baby bump.
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Blasingame welcomed her first son, Boone, on October 3, 2011. After the arrival of her first son, she said

“I am very thankful and blessed to have a healthy and happy baby boy and baby mama."

Four years later, on February 15, 2015, Katherine gave birth to her second baby, Tennessee. In an interview with People, Katherine's baby's father, Eric, said their kids grew up in a tour bus.

Blasingame Spent Time With Her Children

Despite being busy, Blasingame manages time to spend quality time with her children. In July 2023, she joined her husband and kids to relieve Eric's career. The family of four visited 'Eric Church: Country Heart, Restless Soul' at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Katherine Blasingame Family Background

Born in her hometown Adamsville, TN, on November 30, 1979, Katherine is currently in her mid-40s in terms of age. Compared to her husband, Eric Church, she is two years younger than him.

Eric Church and his wife Katherine Blasingame in a matching black outfit.
Eric Church and his wife Katherine Blasingame in a matching black outfit.
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Blasingame's family details, parents' identity, and educational background are only among close-knit circles. On the other hand, Eric's early life is well-documented. Church grew up in North Carolina alongside his parents Ken and Rita Church, his twin brother Brandon Church, and his sister Kendra Church.

Eric began his music journey upon receiving a guitar at the tender age of 13. He graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in marketing.

Eric Revealed He Might Not Be Married Forever

Katherine Blasingame Church enjoys her husband's music. She is a fan of it. But, what's more interesting is that Blasingame's favorite song by Eric Church has not been released yet.

Yes, the Church has not recorded the song to date. Even though he occasionally plays the tune of “Old Friends, Old Whiskey, Old Songs,” Eric has yet to record it.

Well, the Heart on Fire singer might record it one day. He revealed that Katherine always beat on him to record this song. Eric said

“She beats on me every day that if I don’t record that we might not be married forever.”

Explore Katherine Blasingame Net Worth

Katherine Blasingame's net worth is estimated at around $1 Million. She is a former music publisher and generated a good income. But, her current business ventures and investments are out of media reach.

Nonetheless, Blasingame's rich husband, Eric Church has a net worth of $40 Million. In June 2023, Eric was one of the minority investors of the Charlotte Hornets. He had to chip in the chip in $30 million for 1% of it. 

Regarding real estate, Katherine's beau has invested millions in an 1800-acre property in Tennessee. Similarly, he purchased a house in 2008 for $420,000 which is estimated at $1.6 Million now. Katherine and Eric currently live in their Nashville estate.

Blasingame's Music Endeavour

Before tying the knot with singer and songwriter Eric Church, Blasingame worked as a music publisher. Although she has left her job as a music publisher, Katherine has helped Eric in his songs.

Katherine and Erics's conjugal relationship has been a valuable resource for the Church's creative process. The Drink in My Head singer once said "It's great now, because being a publisher and being somebody in the industry, I can bounce songs off of her, and she has the knowledge, you know, to be kind of that sounding board."

Katherine's Non-Profit Organization & Philanthropy Works 

Beyond the stages and studios, Katherine and Eric Church have ventured into the realm of philanthropy. Together the husband and wife duo established The Chief Cares Fund in 2013. 

This non-profit initiative channels donations generates from the platinum seat sales at Eric's concerts. The amount is used to support various causes.

Katherine Blasingame and her beau has involved in philanthopy works with The Chief Care Fund.
Katherine Blasingame and her beau have been involved in philanthropy works with The Chief Care Fund.
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Domestically, the fund aids underprivileged families in Tennessee and North Carolina. While internationally, it has played a role in supporting an orphanage in Nepal and providing aid in Haiti. 

In 2016, the couple, Blasingame and Church, made a significant contribution of $1 million towards diabetes research in honor of Eric's parents. This commitment to giving back showcases a side of their lives that extends far beyond the glitz of the stage.

Katherine, On Eric's Mind During His Health Struggle

In the summer of 2017, Eric faced a life-threatening blood clot. It required emergency surgery and during this health struggle, his foremost thoughts were of Katherine.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, the American singer said 

“I was thinking about my family and kids, and how I wanted to make it back home.” 

At the time, Eric was on vacation at their North Carolina summer home, while Katherine was in Nashville. Eric remembered saying, ‘I need to make a phone call.’” after he learned it could kill him.

 

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