The death of a spouse is one of the most devastating things that a person can experience, and tragically, it’s a pain that many country stars know all too well.

But through time and healing, many have learned to love again. In this list, we’re rounding up a group of stars who have found new love interests after suffering unthinkable loss.

With some of these stars’ stories, fans have been following along through all the ups and downs. Rory and Joey Feek, of Joey + Rory, documented her cancer battle with blog posts and YouTube videos, and when she ultimately succumbed to her illness in 2016, the country community stood alongside Rory as he grieved her death. They also celebrated with him when he found love again, eight years later, with a school teacher he’d gotten to know through the daughter he and Joey shared.

Duane Chapman of Dog the Bounty Hunter also documented his wife’s cancer battle, as well as his journey toward a new relationship in the years since her death. Dukes of Hazzard star and singer-songwriter John Schneider is another celebrity who’s been open about the story of hope and resilience that led him to find love again after grief.

Read on to learn the stories of 12 stars who’ve suffered devastating loss, and found love again as they healed.

Carena Liptak is an Associate Editor and staff writer at Taste of Country. She specializes in breaking country music news, interviews and lists. In particular, she’s got a soft spot for sad songs — check out her roundup of the 50 Saddest Country Songs of All Time!