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Meet Rory Feek’s Ex-Wife Tamara Gilmer; Bio | Children

Meet Rory Feek’s Ex-Wife Tamara Gilmer; Bio | Children

Facts of  Tamara Gilmer

Full Name: Tamara Gilmer
Gender:Female
Country:America
DivorceRory Feek
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBlonde
Birth PlaceUnited States
StatusSingle
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
KidsHeidi Feek, Hopie Feek
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Tamara Gilmer came into the limelight after as the former ex-wife of American country singer Rory Feek. Rory became famous for writing songs for many popular artists. He later collaborated with his wife Joey Feek to form a duo Joey+Rory. They became third on the first season of the CMT talent show Can You Duet. 

Nationality of Tamara Gilmer

Tamara was born in the United States of America. As of 2023, she must be in her late 50s. Having American nationality, Tamara is of mixed ethnicity. She follows the Christianity religion.

Tamara Gilmer’s Relationship

Tamara was married to her former husband Rory Feek. On August 3, 1985, they tied the wedding knot and moved to their marital home. Gilmer and Feek lived together until 1992 when the connection finally came to an end, which led to a separation. The former couple formally divorced on March 25, 1992, after only seven years of marital marriage.

Tamara Gilmer and her ex-husband
Caption: Tamara Gilmer and her ex-husband

Tamara Gilmer Became a Mother

Tamara has two children, Heidi Feek, a daughter born in 1986, and Hopie Feek, a son born in 1988. Heidi is a singer by profession. Tamara has custody of both of her children.

Rory Feek’s Net Worth

Gilmer’s former husband has a net worth of $3 million as of 2023. He has collected this amount through his job as a songwriter and singer. According to an online source, an average salary of an American singer is around $52992.

Tamara Gilmer
Caption: Tamara Gilmer’s ex-husband with his car (Photo: Rare)

Career Journey of Tamara

  • Tamara has not revealed her professional career.
  • Tamara could be in some form of work to lead her daily life.
  • On the other hand, her ex-husband Rory Feek is an American country music singer and songwriter.
Tamara Gilmer's ex-husband
Caption: Tamara Gilmer’s ex-husband
  • When Rory returned from the Marine Corps, he lived in Dallas, Texas.
  • He moved to Texas in 1995 on the advice of Rod Phelps – a lawyer from Nashville Entertainment – to Nashville. During his stay in Nashville, he signed a publishing contract.
  • His early releases included Someone You Know by Collin Rate. The song was a critical and commercial hit and even became a top 5 country hit.
  • He was also co-author of The Chain Of Love by Clay Walker, another top 5 country song.
  • Some of the other artists he has written for include Kenny Chesney, Tracey Byrd, Lorrie Morgan, Mark Wills, Terri Clark, and Randy Travis.
  • Despite his success as a songwriter, he received his first single when he wrote Some Beach with Paul Overstreet for Blake Shelton. In 2004, Rory Feek founded the label Giantslayer Records to promote independent acts and performers.

FAQs of Tamara Gilmer

What nationality is Tamara Gilmer?

Tamara Gilmer holds American nationality.

Who is Tamara Gilmer’s ex-husband?

Tamara Gilmer’s ex-husband is a country singer Joey Marie Feek.

What are the names of Tamara Gilmer’s children?

Tamara Gilmer’s daughter’s name is Heidi Feek.