Secret wife of country star Brett Eldredge UNMASKED
Promoting his song Lonestar Lovers on TikTok, Brett Eldredge told fans that he has 'always had a fascination with old West love stories, the 'ride or die' kind of love that you always read about in books.'
The romantic lyrics tell of two lovers 'ridin' out into the great unknown,' with Eldredge declaring: 'I could die with you in my arms.'
The country crooner, 40, was clearly speaking from the heart, for less than a year later he announced he had tied the knot with 'an amazing woman who truly loves me for me.'
Eldredge revealed the news with his 1.6 million followers on Instagram and Tiktok, sharing a black and white photo of himself hand in hand with his new wife.
Fans hurriedly speculated over the identity of the new woman, trawling his social media accounts for clues.
Now, after weeks of speculation, the Daily Mail can confirm her name is Samantha Romberger, a 29-year-old model from Randolph, New Jersey.
After weeks of speculation, the Daily Mail can confirm who country singer Brett Eldredge has married, after he announced the news on Instagram last month (pictured on stage in 2020)
The pair were wed by a minister on May 9, according to a marriage certificate that was issued in Davidson County, Tennessee on June 24 and obtained exclusively by the Daily Mail. It was signed by a Davidson County clerk and deputy clerk.
Eldredge confirmed he had 'got married' on June 15 as he paid tribute to his new wife on Instagram.
The Drunk on Your Love artist said that life and his perception of it 'have changed dramatically,' adding 'that there are so many amazing things ahead' and that he is 'so grateful [to] have such a beautiful soul to share it all with.'
Eldredge continued: 'To me, some of the best things in life are the ones you plant and grow quietly in your sacred space, away from the noise. We value that deeply, and honestly, it soothes my soul.'
In the romantic announcement, Eldredge listed a series of traits he saw in his new bride that drew them closer together.
He said he had found 'someone who's just as goofy as I am... someone who loves weird barefoot dance-offs in the living room, looking up at the night sky and wondering what lies beyond what we cannot see.
'Someone who's just as goofy as I am,' he wrote. 'Someone who loves weird barefoot dance-offs in the living room, looking up at the night sky and wondering what lies beyond what we cannot see. Someone I can have rolling belly laughs with, cry with, and go through life's tilt-a-whirl of emotions with. Someone who inspires me with her big, beautiful heart.'
Eldredge is said to have kept his relationship a secret after becoming the IT boy of country music.
Eldredge married Samantha Romberger on May 9, according a a marriage certificate obtained by the Daily Mail (Romberger pictured on her bachelorette bash at the end of March with a few girlfriends, including Nashville-based TikTok star Elle Leonard)
'Brett stepped away from the public eye years ago,' an insider told the Daily Mail. 'He had quite the launch of his career and the attention was a bit too much for him. His mental health suffered and he chose to do something about it. It's commendable to take a step back at the height of your career.
'He went full on Ed Sheeran, got a flip phone, got off social media and worked on his mental health.
'Brett couldn't walk outside in Nashville without being bombarded, smothered and talked about. He was the IT guy in country music at the time and probably the most attractive. So I am not shocked he kept getting married private.'
Romberger, who was seen in a lace dress and a long veil in the picture Eldredge shared from their wedding day is affiliated with Ford Models' Miami division.
A profile page, which claims she is 5ft 9, with hazel eyes and blonde hair, features a selection of photos of Romberger posing in lingerie and bikinis on a sandy beach.
Romberger, whose Instagram account is private, enjoyed a bachelorette party in Seaside, Florida, at the end of March with a few girlfriends, including Nashville-based TikTok star Elle Leonard, who documented some of the fun on her social media.
Leonard captioned an Instagram post 'celebrating sammy' to which Romberger replied: 'Love you sooooo much.'
Also tagged in the post were Parris Stork and designer Amber Pierce.
A larger group shot showed Romberger pictured atop a cheerleading pyramid supported by nine friends, as she held her arms up in the air in anticipation of her nuptials
A larger group shot showed Romberger pictured atop a cheerleading pyramid supported by nine friends, as she held her arms up in the air in anticipation of her nuptials.
Romberger's face hasn't featured on Eldredge's socials, but she can be heard in the background, including in one TikTok video in which she implores him to 'taste it' after buying a bag of roasted chestnuts in Murano, Italy, back in November, before asking: 'What's the verdict?'
One month later he paid tribute to her, telling People: 'I have an amazing person in my life and I'm very happy about it. These moments are really sacred to me and her. I'm very happy and things are going great.'
Fans on Reddit linked the pair as far back as a year ago, as an image in a thread appeared to show the couple taking in a basketball game.
Commenters on another Reddit thread earlier this year speculating on Eldredge keeping a low profile appeared to be aware of the romance, with one claiming Romberger had been spotted visiting Eldredge's hometown of Paris, Illinois.
Eldredge, in a December 2025 interview with People indicated he was in a thriving relationship.
'I have an amazing person in my life and I'm very happy about it,' Eldredge told the outlet. 'These moments are really sacred to me and her. I'm very happy and things are going great.'
Eldredge was previously linked to Victoria's Secret model Rachel Hilbert. The pair dated briefly in 2015 after she starred as his on-screen love interest in the music video for his song Lose My Mind.
He was later rumored to have had a short-lived fling with Violetta Komyshan in 2022/3. Fans at the time speculated that his track Gorgeous was about the NYC ballerina. Neither party ever commented on the rumblings.
Eldredge revealed he had entered a new 'era' last year, telling fans he had spent 'a lot of my life worrying about what others would think, worrying if they would 'judge' him on decisions he makes, his music, his fashion 'who I love' but got to a point where he thought 'f**k it.'
Trump reveals eye-watering amount his free sports tickets are worth
Donald Trump was gifted an extortionate amount of tickets to sporting events during the first year of his second term, the president's annual financial disclosure has revealed.
The president's affinity for the fanfare of sporting events is no secret with Trump, 80, headlining a number of high-profile fixtures since his return to the White House in January 2025.
The Commander-in-Chief shoehorned himself into the center of attention at a number of celebrated events, including the Ryder Cup, the US Open and the Super Bowl, over the course of 2025.
It has now emerged that those highly-publicized appearances have come at the cost of a pretty penny - not from Trump's own pockets, mind.
According to his latest annual financial disclosure, Trump received 125 tickets to sporting events worth an eye-watering total of $122,050.
Last year in New Orleans, Trump became the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl when he watched the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Kansas City Chiefs at the Superdome.
Donald Trump was gifted an extortionate amount of tickets to sporting events last year. He is pictured at Super Bowl LIX with New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and daughter Ivanka
The president is pictured holding the hand of his granddaughter Carolina at Daytona 500
Trump attended the showdown as a guest of New Orleans Saints owner, Gayle Benson, who gifted him ten tickets to Super Bowl LIX worth a total of $50,000.
One week later, he sent NASCAR fans wild as he whipped around the 2.5-mile circuit in the Beast ahead of the Daytona 500.
For that appearance, Trump was gifted 15 tickets to the racing showdown from the France family, who own NASCAR. Those admissions cost $7,500, per the disclosure.
Last month, Trump hosted UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House as a joint celebration of the United States' 20th anniversary and his own 80th birthday.
The president strolled out of the White House onto the South Lawn to raucous cheers to take his seat cageside next to First Lady Melania Trump.
He was joined by UFC chief Dana White, who, according to the financial disclosure, gifted Trump a number of tickets to multiple UFC events last year.
Trump received 15 tickets to both UFC 314 and UFC 316, which took place in Miami and New Jersey respectively. They totalled $6,750.
The most recent UFC spectacular at the White House was not referenced in the annual financial disclosure, which only covers 2025.
Last month, Trump hosted UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House
Trump celebrated his 80th birthday cageside along with UFC chief Dana White
Last year, he attended multiple UFC events, including UFC 314 with Elon Musk
He was joined by a posse of MAGA stars at the Prudential Center for UFC 316, including daughter Ivanka Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
It was similar to the large entourage that walked out with him at UFC 314, which included his granddaughter Kai, FBI Director Kash Patel and Elon Musk.
19-year-old Kai, his eldest grandchild and eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr, is a frequent guest of the president on his sporting jaunts.
She also accompanied her grandfather to the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Long Island, New York last September.
Kai, an avid golfer herself who will start at the University of Miami in the fall, joined the president behind the bulletproof glass erected at the bottom of the first-tee gallery as he waved to the crowds ahead of the afternoon matches between the USA and Europe on the first day of action.
For that particular trip, which involved Trump touching down at the iconic golf course in Marine One, he received 15 tickets worth $11,250 from the PGA of America, who hosted the tournament.
Other occasions included 15 tickets for the New York Yankees' game against the Detroit Tigers ($3,000), ten for the US Open in Flushing Meadows from Rolex ($25,000), and 15 for Commanders vs Lions from Washington owner Josh Harris ($2,250).
10 FIFA World Cup tickets in Rutherford, New Jersey were also listed as a gift from FIFA President Gianni Infantino worth $15,000.
Trump walks to the first tee with golfer Bryson DeChambeau at the 2025 Ryder Cup
He was accompanied by granddaughter Kai, 19, on the trip to Bethpage Black
Trump carried out the trophy presentation duties at the FIFA Club World Cup final last year
But the president has not yet attended a World Cup fixture at the global soccer extravaganza, which is taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer.
However, he did attend the final of the Club World Cup - another international tournament hosted by FIFA between soccer clubs rather than nations - which took place in summer 2025.
He made a memorable appearance at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium last July when he remained onstage following the trophy presentation much to the bemusement of the Chelsea players, who were celebrating their 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain.
Last December, Infantino awarded Trump with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the World Cup after the president was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, which he felt he had deserved.
The FIFA chief has also widely teased an appearance from the president at the World Cup final on July 19, all but confirming that Trump will once again carry out the trophy presentation duties.
The soccer showdown will add to another year of sporting festivities in 2026, which has already seen him attend Game 3 of the New York Knicks' Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs as a guest of James Dolan last month.
