How Many Times Has David Frizzell Been Married

Look, we’ve all been there. You’re three drinks deep at a karaoke bar, and someone slurs, “Who sang ‘I’m Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home’?” Before you can answer, another friend yells, “And how many times has he been hitched?!” That friend is asking about David Frizzell, the country legend with a voice as smooth as buttered bourbon. And let’s just say his love life has more twists than a rodeo bull on a sugar high.

Let’s cut to the chase, because you’re all dying to know. David Frizzell has been married three times. Yes, three. That’s one for every decade of his hit-making career, or as I like to think, one for each time he had to buy a new cowboy hat to celebrate. But don’t worry—unlike some country stars, he didn’t rack up a sports team’s worth of exes.

His first marriage was to a woman named Patricia. They tied the knot in the early 1970s, when David was still riding the wave of his brother Lefty’s shadow. This union produced his first child, but sadly, it didn’t last. It ended in divorce, which is as common in Nashville as a broken string on a guitar.

Then came Anna, wife number two. This was during his peak fame in the 1980s, when “I’m Gonna Hire a Wino” was a number-one smash. He was on the road, she was at home, and let’s just say the distance was longer than a tractor trailer’s logbook. That marriage also ended in divorce, leaving David with a few more gray hairs and a deeper appreciation for sad songs.

The One That Stuck (So Far)

Rumor has it, David learned from his first two rodeos. He met Cheryl in the late 1990s, and this time, he didn’t just waltz down the aisle—he strolled. They married in 1999, and as of this writing, Cheryl Frizzell is still Mrs. Frizzell. That’s over 25 years of marital bliss. For a country singer, that’s basically an eternity. It’s longer than most of our gym memberships, anyway.

David Frizzell & Shelly West ~ "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma

But here’s the twist: David Frizzell’s heart hasn’t always been a one-way street. He never divorced from Cheryl—they’re still hitched. So, that’s three total trips to the altar, but only two divorces. That makes him a solid 33% success rate on first tries, but a perfect 100% on the third try. Not bad for a guy who spent his youth singing about hired winos!

Now, you might be thinking, “Three marriages? That’s it? That’s barely a warm-up act for some rock stars!” True. But consider the math. David Frizzell is 71 years old. That’s roughly one marriage every 23 years. By that metric, he’s practically a monk. Compared to someone like Jerry Lee Lewis (seven marriages), David is a model of restraint.

The Unexpected Party Guest

Here’s where it gets delightfully odd. David’s brother, the legendary Lefty Frizzell, was married three times too. That’s right—the Frizzell brothers both clocked three trips to the altar. It’s like they had a family motto: “Three’s company, four’s a crowd, and five means you’re buying a new truck.” Coincidence? In country music, there are no coincidences, only great songwriting material.

David Frizzell and Shelly West Reunite for New Duet

And speaking of material, David’s biggest hit is about a man who drinks too much. His personal life, by comparison, is shockingly wholesome. The man who sang about “scotch and soda” and “wino decor” has only been divorced twice. That’s less drama than a single episode of Real Housewives.

So, the final tally: Three wives, two divorces, one lifelong marriage. David Frizzell is a man who took his sweet time finding the right partner. His first two unions were like two awkward verses in a country song—necessary for the chorus to really hit. Now, with Cheryl, he’s got the perfect harmony.

Next time you hear “Wino” on the radio, raise your glass. But don’t toast to his marriages—toast to the fact that he finally got it right. And if you’re still confused, just remember: three nods to the altar, but only two walk the plank. That’s the Frizzell way.