Do Singing Couples Really Last? Discover the Truth Behind Star Duets!

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As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve noticed that many gamers, just like famous celebrities, often blur the lines between work and play by teaming up with their significant others in-game. While this strategy has been successful for some duos, it hasn’t always resulted in everlasting partnerships in the real world.

Yet, digital traces persist indefinitely. For instance, artists such as Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, who have collaborated on music, remain together to this day. Conversely, G-Eazy and Halsey faced a public rift during the release of their single, while Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes have experienced an on-and-off relationship for several years.

More recently, pop sensation Tate McRae and rap artist The Kid LAROI have collaborated for the first time in a studio, resulting in their song “I Know Love” which appears on her third album titled “So Close to What“, released on February 22.

Regardless of where current events find other musical duos, listeners can continue to enjoy and value the creative partnership behind their tunes.

Delve further into the stories of actual duos who have collaborated musically, uncovering their experiences before and subsequent events.

    Sonny & Cher

    During the ’60s and ’70s, Sonny Bono and Cher were an unstoppable musical duo, known as Sonny & Cher. Their partnership lasted over a decade, resulting in three albums: “Look At Us,” “Sonny & Cher Live,” and “All I Ever Need Is You.” As Sonny & Cher, they achieved global success, selling more than 40 million records worldwide. In 1969, they became parents to their only child, Chaz Bono. Despite their strong bond, they eventually chose to separate, finalizing their divorce in 1975.

    Ariana Grande, Big Sean and Mac Miller

    Ariana Grande and Big Sean initially worked together on their 2013 duet “Right There,” a track from Ariana’s debut album titled “Yours Truly.” In the song, Big Sean made an appearance. The subsequent year, during their relationship, they collaborated again for her second album, “My Everything,” on the song “Best Mistake.” A year later in 2015, Ariana featured on Big Sean’s single “Research.” Despite their split later that year, it appears that they maintain a good relationship as Ariana mentioned him among her grateful exes in her hit 2019 song “thank u, next.

    Ariana Grande teamed up with the late Mac Miller on her smash hit “The Way” from 2013. During their romantic relationship, they also produced the song “My Favorite Part” in 2016. Regrettably, their relationship endured only two years and they parted ways in 2018. In her song “thank u, next,” Grande expresses gratitude to Miller with the lyrics: “I wish I could thank Malcolm because he was an angel.

    Katy Perry and John Mayer

    Katy Perry and John Mayer, two well-known figures, were in an on-again, off-again relationship for three years between 2012 and 2015. During their time together, they produced the song “Who You Love” and a love-themed music video. Although they broke up and moved on to other relationships, their song continues to be popular, with Mayer admitting that his relationship with Perry inspired him when he wrote “Still Feel Like Your Man” in 2017.

    Beyoncé and Jay-Z

    This dynamic duo has worked jointly on countless tracks and ventures, gracing the stage at the 2014 Grammys with the inaugural performance of “Drunk in Love.” The following year, they triumphed at the awards ceremony in the category for best R&B performance. Among their many hits are songs like “03′ Bonnie & Clyde,” “Deja Vu,” “Hollywood” and more. This couple has been married since 2008 and have been an item for over two decades.

    This year, Beyoncé clinched the Album of the Year Grammy for “Cowboy Carter”, with Jay-Z being acknowledged as a songwriter. Now, she has broken the record by amassing a total of 35 Grammys, making her the most decorated artist in history.

    Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton

    Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have been a couple now for over 10 years, having first met and fallen in love on the singing competition show “The Voice” back in the day. They tied the knot in 2021 and continued their coaching roles on the show until Shelton’s departure in 2023. Together, they have produced several duets such as “Go Ahead and Break My Heart,” “Happy Anywhere,” “You Make It Feel Like Christmas,” “Purple Irises,” and “Nobody But You.” The latter song even featured a romantic music video from the pair.

    Halsey and G-Eazy

    In the end, it wasn’t “him and I” for this ex-couple.

    For approximately a year, Halsey and G-Eazy formed a couple, but they decided to take some time off from each other in 2018. During their relationship, they collaborated on the well-known song “Him & I,” which they also performed together at Jingle Ball and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Online gossip about G-Eazy being unfaithful to Halsey began circulating, and it’s been suggested that Halsey discovered the infidelity just before their live performance of “Him & I” on Good Morning America – a possible reason for the apparent strain between them.

    Faith Hill and Tim McGraw

    1996 marked the beginning of a beautiful marital journey for the cherished duo Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, who continue to thrive today. Not only have they managed to maintain a harmonious bond off-stage, but they’ve also proven to be an unstoppable force in the music industry, collaborating on numerous songs throughout their career such as “Let’s Make Love,” “It’s Your Love”, “Like We Never Loved at All” and the album “The Rest of Our Life“. Their dynamic presence has also graced several tours. Together, they have garnered impressive accolades at prestigious events like the Grammys, CMA Awards, and ACM Awards.

    John Lennon and Yoko Ono

    As a gamer, I’d say: “I teamed up with my partner, Yoko Ono, on some iconic Beatles tracks like ‘Birthday’ and ‘The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill.’ We also worked together on Lennon’s last album, the groundbreaking Double Fantasy.

    Despite spending time apart during the 70s, which is often referred to as the “Lost Weekend,” they remained a couple until his untimely demise in 1980. That year, he met a tragic end when he was fatally shot outside of his New York City apartment.

    Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes

    Camila Cabello made an appearance on Shawn Mendes’ 2015 song “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” which was included in his first album. In 2019, they collaborated once more on the track “Señorita” and also starred together in a steamy music video.

    They developed a romantic relationship and began dating in that same year, only to part ways two years after. However, in the year 2023, there were signs suggesting they reconciled. Yet, it didn’t last long as they went their own ways again, just a few months later.

    Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI

    Ever since their debut performance together at Madison Square Garden last August, fans have eagerly anticipated a collaboration between Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI. Now, after a year of dating, they’ve teamed up for the first time, dropping their new track “I know love” on McRae’s latest album titled “So Close to What“, which was released on Feb 21st.

    McRae’s “Miss Possessive Tour” starts in March, leaving fans to wonder if they’ll get another chance to witness a live performance by the duo at Madison Square Garden once more. The future remains uncertain.

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2025-02-22 08:25