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Dwight Yoakam marries longtime fiancée Emily Joyce in small wedding

Fewer than 10 people attended the March wedding in Santa Monica, California, the singer's publicist said.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country star Dwight Yoakam married his longtime fiancée Emily Joyce in a small wedding in March that had fewer than 10 attendees seated at least 6 feet from each other.

A statement from Yoakam’s publicist said the couple waited to announce the wedding until May out of respect to people affected by the new coronavirus pandemic.

67th Annual BMI Country Awards - Arrivals
Dwight Yoakam and Emily Joyce attend the 67th Annual BMI Awards at BMI on November 12, 2019, in Nashville. Terry Wyatt / WireImage

The couple married in Santa Monica, California, just prior to the state lockdown and they adhered to recommendations on social distancing.

The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and actor has been engaged to Joyce for several years. This is Yoakam’s first marriage.