Jillian Cardarelli Marries Sports Agent Brian Parker in Tennessee Wedding this Past Weekend

May 19, 2021 Press Release In the News 0

Brian Parker and Jillian Cardarelli with their pup Leia at Wightman Chapel. Photo Credit: Matt Andrews Photography

Nashville, TN — Country artist Jillian Cardarelli married sports agent Brian Parker on Saturday, May 15th at Scarritt Bennett Wightman Chapel in Nashville followed by a reception at Southall Meadows in Franklin, TN.  The couple got engaged in New York’s Central Park in November 2019.

L-R: Lee Brice (who sung his No. 1 Hit “I Don’t Dance” for the couple’s first dance), Brian Parker, Jillian Cardarelli & Charles Esten (who co-wrote Jillian’s inspirational single “STRONG” released in 2020). Photo Credit: Matt Andrews Photography

The bride wore a gown from the Hayley Paige Bridal collection with pearl and crystal details with Stuart Weitzman simple sandals. The groom wore a custom Ermenegildo Zegna one button tuxedo.

The first dance was extremely special to the couple as Award-winning country artist, Lee Brice sang his No. 1 hit song, “I Don’t Dance,” which they consider their song.  In addition, this song is special to the bride as she opened for Lee Brice the very night it went No. 1 on the country chart.

Due to their work schedules, the couple is taking a “Minnie-moon” to their favorite hotel at Disney World and then they are planning to take a longer honeymoon vacation somewhere tropical this fall.

Cardarelli is a singer/songwriter originally from a small town in Massachusetts who is forging her own path in country music with her stunning vocals, captivating songwriting and girl next door quality.
Rolling Stone ranked Jillian at the top of their list of 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.

Her current single, “If You Had a Heart,” produced by Alex Kline, released on February 26, 2021 with the video releasing on CMT.com. The single was released on the heels of her success with “STRONG” featuring actor/artist Charles Esten (ABC’s NASHVILLE and Netflix’s Outer Banks) that released late last year to critical acclaim. Cardarelli and Esten co-wrote the song, inspired by Jillian’s mother’s battle with cancer, that was recognized as one of 2020’s Most Powerful Songs by American Songwriter.

Cardarelli then delivered a stunning performance of a Christmas classic “O’ Holy Night” during The 98th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Virtual Concert in December 2020.

Other singles also include:

“Cool Girl” released in partnership with Radio Disney Country, in January 2020 to rave reviews.

“I Never Do This” was named Best New Country Song by Rolling Stone in October 2019.

“Souvenirs” aired on Radio Disney Country in March 2018 while the music video spent eight weeks in the Top 10 videos online on CMT.

“Rerun,” her debut single, was written by Grammy Award-winning artist Maren Morris, Tina Parol and Jordan Reynolds released in August 2017. The music video of “Rerun” spent two weeks at #1 and several weeks in the Top 10 videos on CMT.com due to fan voting.

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