Danks, country singer Monroe tie the knot

White Sox pitcher John Danks and country singer Ashley Monroe were married on Thursday evening at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee.

Danks’ brother and teammate Jordan Danks stood up as the left-hander’s best man.

The wedding was officiated by country singer Blake Shelton. Shelton’s wife, Miranda Lambert, served as the maid of honor. Monroe and Lambert sing with the trio Pistol Annies.

After the ceremony, Monroe told US magazine, “I am the happiest I’ve ever been in my entire life.”

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