Marcus King and wife Bailey’s complete relationship timeline explored after singer’s first-date STD test confession goes viral

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Marcus King and Briley Hussey at The 56th Annual CMA Awards - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Marcus King and Briley Hussey’s relationship is in the spotlight again after King shared a story about their first date. During a recent appearance on the Zach Sang Show on Nov. 19, 2025, King said Hussey set clear rules early on. He said she kissed him the night they met, but she made him follow one condition before taking the next step. King recalled her telling him,

“Hell no, I don’t know where the hell that thing’s been. You need to go get checked out.”

The clip went viral because of how open King was about the moment. He shared that he went for the test the next day and told the clinic to leave a voicemail confirming everything was fine. King said,

“I sent her the voicemail. I was like, ‘I’m good to go.’”

This moment sparked new interest in their full relationship story.


Marcus King and Briley Hussey's early meetings and their fast connection

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2024 MusiCares Person Of The Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Marcus King and Briley Hussey met in 2022. In an interview with People Magazine at the time, King said he fell for her quickly.

“I fell in love, hard.”

He remembered her stepping onto his tour bus with confidence. According to King, she connected her phone to his Bluetooth speaker and played Linda Ronstadt and Aretha Franklin.

They sang together through the night. King said in the 2023 People Magazine interview that the moment felt natural and direct, adding,

“We sang and danced till it was time for the bus to leave.”

Their connection grew fast, and he knew early that he wanted something serious with her. The next morning, King told her to take a big step toward their future. He mentioned,

“I told her the next morning to quit her job and marry me instead.”

This shows how quickly the relationship moved from the start.

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Engagement, marriage, and life after the wedding

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58th Annual CMA Awards Official Afterparty hosted by the CMA Foundation - Source: Getty

Marcus King and Hussey got engaged soon after their first few months of dating. Sources from 2022 interviews confirmed that the relationship developed at a steady pace but stayed strong. Their engagement became public in late 2022. The two shared updates through social media and interviews during this period.

They married in Nashville in February 2023. People Magazine reported on the ceremony, calling it a large and memorable event. Marcus King said it was the moment he finally felt grounded. Their wedding photos also showed their families joining the celebration.

By 2024 and 2025, Marcus King spoke openly about how Hussey helped him during his journey with depression, sobriety, and work stress. In a 2024 interview, Marcus King said she brought structure into his life. He stated,

“This is the first woman I’ve ever been with that was like, ‘Hell no.’”

This referred to her straightforward approach, which he says keeps him focused and stable.

King also spoke about how Hussey’s “tough love” plays a big role in his life today. He said he needs someone who holds him accountable. He explained,

“I get really depressed when I’m not around her. It’s different than any relationship I’ve ever had… I like somebody that’s like, ‘No, you need to get up and do some s--- for yourself. I need that kind of tough love.”

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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew