This could be largely due to invasive tabloids in the early 2000s over his sexuality.
I didn’t have to prove to anybody that I wasn’t.
I didn’t feel like I really did," he explained (viaHollywood Life).

By December of that year, they’d annulled the marriage, citing fraud.
Unfortunately, once people learned of their way of ending the marriage, the whispers began.
He has chosen to divulge very little about her and their time together.

It is believed they met during one of his concerts.
It’s unclear if she was there as a fan or a performer.
Either way, the two have been together since.

The recognition is bestowed upon those who have demonstrated groundbreaking feats within country music.
In fact, it was Nolan who rescued Kenny Chesney’s beloved dog, Ruby, from a shelter.
Sadly, the loyal pup died in December 2022 after a battle with cancer.
“[Ruby] is forever grateful that Mary saved her from the shelter.
Though, a dog page set up for Ruby (@darubagirl) is still active.
In 2022, several outlets began to speculate that Chesney and Nolan had tied the knot.
In true form, neither has confirmed a wedding took place.