The 'Farmer Wants a Wife' Host Relates to the Show's Concept More Than You Think

For the first two seasons, Fox's reality dating series Farmer Wants a Wife was hosted by country music superstar and actress Jennifer Nettles. Her charm and down-to-earth style made her a perfect fit for the show — but now, with Season 3 on the horizon, it appears some exciting changes are in store!

In December 2024, Fox made the big announcement: A brand-new group of four farmers and a fresh batch of single women will all be looking for love.

But that's not all — the popular show will also see a new host to take the reins. So, who's stepping in to guide the next season of romance on the farm? Let's find out!

After two successful seasons as host, Jennifer Nettles has bid farewell to Farmer Wants a Wife. Stepping into the host role now is actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and we think she's absolutely the perfect fit for the job!

For those who might not know, Kimberly is married to country music star Brad Paisley. A true city girl from New York, she found love with a country boy — sounds pretty familiar, right? In fact, it's pretty much the entire premise of Farmer Wants a Wife! We'd say she's got a personal connection to the show's heart and soul.

"I enjoyed being myself in this show, which was a new experience for me with my first unscripted series," Kimberly Williams-Paisley said in a statement, per Deadline. "Because I'm a city girl who embraced the country life when I married my husband twenty-one years ago, I related to the allure of a farmer for these ladies. I really appreciate how dedicated this show and its producers are in helping these hopeful farmers and women find love."

Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network, also offered his thoughts, saying, "We are thrilled to have Kimberly Williams-Paisley take the reins as our new host. Given her wonderful presence as a talent and person, not to mention her unique love story, Kimberly is a perfect fit for this role and our network."

As mentioned earlier, Kimberly Williams-Paisley is married to country music singer Brad Paisley.

Brad first fell for Kimberly back in 1991 after seeing her portray Annie Banks in Father of the Bride. Fast forward 10 years, and he asked her to star in the music video for his hit song "I'm Gonna Miss Her." Not long after that, the two started dating — and the rest is history!

Kimberly and Brad got engaged in 2002 and tied the knot on March 15, 2003, in Malibu, Calif. In a shocking twist, the couple surprised their guests by turning what was meant to be a wedding rehearsal into the actual ceremony!

They said "I do" at a chapel on Pepperdine University's campus and set a laid-back denim dress code — how awesome is that?!

Since then, Brad and Kimberly have built a beautiful life and family together, raising two sons: William Huckleberry, born in 2007, and Jasper Warren, born in 2009.

Catch new episodes of Farmer Wants a Wife on Thursdays at 9 p.m. EST on Fox. Stream the next day on Hulu.