Occupation: TV host, hair and makeup artist, blogger Age: 26
My perfect date would be…: Wine tasting in Italy or coffee in Paris – I'm really not picky! I can’t get enough of…: Compliments, “your mom x93 jokes, Juice Nashville, Pure Barre, pompadours and chivalry. Celebrity crush: It's a 3-way tie between Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, and Bill Rancic. My perfect mate…: Loves Jesus, is driven, confident, intelligent, funny, thoughtful, loves to travel and makes health, fitness and good nutrition a priority – but will also eat nachos with me sometimes.
I know I’m in love when…: I catch myself singing along to love songs on the radio. People are most often surprised to learn…: That I’m quiet, soft spoken and normal away from hockey, because I’m the exact opposite around my hockey team and on the ice. My perfect date would be…: Dinner and seeing a band at the Ryman. Describe yourself in three words: Down to earth
Occupation: Release planning and production specialist at Sony Music Entertainment Age: 29
The best advice I’ve ever been given: Never settle. My perfect mate is…: Someone kind and attentive – a patient, caring soul who is able to see the world from different perspectives. An incredible sense of humor is a must. Celebrity crush: Chris Hemsworth – yowza! Once a week, I like to…: Take a long drive out into the country, if I can find the time. It’s super relaxing, and it helps to take my mind off of whatever’s stressing me out at the moment.
Occupation: Financial analyst at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Age: 28
My perfect date would be…: Out of the ordinary. I’ll give anything a try. If I’m cooking dinner for someone, my playlist includes…: Blues, jazz and rock are my go-to, but I have eclectic tastes, so anything goes. Hobbies: Working on old bicycles, running and music The gutsiest thing I’ve ever done for love: Changed cities
Occupation: Dental professional at Jody Jones DDS Age: 31
My perfect mate is…: Someone who is thoughtful, caring, driven, enjoys life and gives me the freedom to be myself. My days are…: Working hard and hopefully making someone's life better. Hobbies: Working out, traveling, going to concerts and sporting events Celebrity Crush: Brett Eldredge
Occupation: Commercial insurance broker, president of Songer & Associates Age: 49
Describe yourself in three words: Loyal, adventurous, passionate My perfect mate is…: Most importantly, someone I can trust. After that, I’m not looking for perfect – I’m looking for perfect for me. If I’m cooking dinner for someone, my playlist includes…: A lot – depends on if it’s on the grill or in the oven. Marley, Matthews, and Lorde are good on tap, but Norah Jones, Joe Bonamassa and POLICA make a good martini. My days are…: Always different and rarely boring. When you work for yourself, you are constantly looking for new ways to build your company, which isn’t always easy. But it also gives you a lot of flexibility to do the things you enjoy.
I know I’m in love when…: That person consumes my thoughts, [and] when I have an amazing time doing absolutely nothing just because I’m with him. I can’t get enough of…: Laughter. My perfect date would be…: Intimate dinner and a good conversation. The best advice I’ve ever been given: Always give without remembering, and always receive without forgetting.
Occupation: Wide Receiver, Tennessee Titans Age: 24 If I'm cooking dinner for someone, my playlist includes…: Drake, Chris Brown and Usher. My deal breakers are…: Smoking. Celebrity crush: Paula Patton, Nicki Minaj
My perfect mate is…: Humble, honest, a gentleman, caring and a lot of fun! People compliment me most often for…: My golden labradoodle, Emmie. Once I week, I like to…: Have lunch at a new Nashville restaurant with my best girl friends and hit one of my favorite local shops. Hobbies: Tennis, being a news junkie
I know I’m in love when…: I go completely above and beyond for the person, even when it doesn't seem logical. Hobbies: I love scouring flea markets and thrift stores, traveling, photography and anything active – yoga, biking, snowboarding and football. When I’m not working, I’m hanging out [where]…: With my daughter. You can typically find us at any of the Sweet Cece's in Nashville or at home dancing in our kitchen. The best advice I’ve ever been given: “Live in the moment. x93 I've heard this advice for years, but it means more to me now than when I was younger. So much of our lives are captured through our phones, and sometimes it’s nice to remember to just live in the moment.
Occupation: Artist manager for Sara Evans, Elizabeth Huett and Ty Herndon Age: 34
I know I’m in love when…: I can’t imagine my life without that person. If I’m cooking dinner for someone, my playlist includes…: Some of the classics, like Motown or Frank Sinatra. My perfect mate is…: Intelligent, loyal, caring, stable yet adventurous and cute. Hobbies: Hiking, rock climbing, running, cooking
Occupation: Singer-songwriter; radio and TV host Age: 28
The gutsiest thing I’ve ever done for love: Offer to pack up my life and move across the country to make a relationship work. Sounds crazy, I know, but it was a genuine friendship and love that was worth that sacrifice. To me, that's what love is: a willingness to bend because you can't bear to break. Hobbies: Antiquing, painting, horseback riding, drunken poetry recitation, Hot Yoga and wearing yoga pants to Target My perfect mate is…: Indescribable. I truly believe when the right one comes along, you really do "just know." I don't believe in perfect – but I believe in perfect for me. Celebrity crush: Jimmy Fallon
Hobbies: Writing songs, listening to music, shopping, cooking, getting invested in a great TV series and hanging out with my friends. People are most often surprised to learn…: All my hair is real. Sometimes I'll even let random strangers touch my hair just to prove it. When I’m not working, I’m hanging out [where]…: At home. I'm a total homebody, now more than ever, since I just bought my first house! The best advice I’ve ever been given: “Remember to love and cherish every moment, chase every dream, and never settle for anything less than you deserve in life!" -Lindsay Walleman
Occupation: Director of sales marketing, Hutton Hotel Age: Awesome doesn’t age
The gutsiest thing I’ve ever done for love…: I sang “Your Love is Like Oxygen x93 by the band Sweet in public once. People compliment me most often for…: My storytelling abilities and infectious smile. When I’m not working, I’m hanging out [where]…: I’m hanging out on my back deck sipping wine and working out the puzzle of life with Gloria and friends. The best advice I’ve ever been given: You can’t Hurry Love, you just have to wait, love don’t come easy, it’s a game of give and take.
Describe yourself in three words: Goofy, catalyst, leader Hobbies: Singing, guitar, athletics, reading My perfect mate is…: Soft, sweet, generous, loyal, encouraging, respectful and a great communicator. When I’m not working, I’m hanging out [where]…: Probably at home! Otherwise, I’m so new that I’m still figuring that out, but I’m digging Mid-Town right now.
My perfect date would be…: Definitely something outdoors – Titans game, Radnor Lake or going to a concert. People are most often surprised to learn…: I don’t have cable, and I have my hunting license. Hobbies: Triathlons, charity work and spending time with my friends and family If I’m cooking dinner for someone, my playlist includes…: I let Pandora make the playlist. Chris Young and David Nail stations are my favorite.
Occupation: Personal assistant to a recording artist; songwriter Age: 29
I know I’m in love when…: Little everyday things remind me of him. Hobbies: Watching movies, playing tennis, traveling Celebrity crush: Paul Rudd Once a week, I like to…: Try something new.
Occupation: Broker at Colliers International Age: 31
The gutsiest thing I’ve ever done for love: Photo-shopped my head on Vin Diesel’s body My perfect date would be…: Fishing in the waters of Lake Minnetonka followed by an evening of luge lessons. Shortly after, we would dine on the fish we caught in front of a fire made of petrified wood and oily rags. (Or, three words: Golden Corral Buffet. Nude.) The most surprising place I’ve ever met another single was…: A Blake Shelton look-alike contest; I finished third runner-up. My deal breakers are…: Snorkeling, socks and sandals, politics.
