Lainey Wilson and Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges: Country Music’s Most Private Couple Now Engaged!

For years, Lainey Wilson kept her love life tightly under wraps — but that all changed when she and Devlin “Duck” Hodges made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards. Now, two years later, the country star and former NFL quarterback have taken their romance to the next level: they’re officially engaged!

Fans first caught wind of the relationship when Lainey and Devlin confidently walked the ACM Awards carpet hand-in-hand, confirming what had been quietly blossoming behind the scenes. In a heartfelt interview just a month later, Wilson opened up about the long courtship, joking that she made Hodges “wait for two and a half years” before popping the question.

At 32, Lainey calls her 28-year-old fiancé a “good dude” who deeply understands the grind of chasing dreams, having done the same himself on the football field. “He supports me 100% and never gets in the way of my goals,” she said. “He’s always cheering me on, saying, ‘Go get it, girl.’”

The couple shared their engagement news on Instagram in February 2025 with beautiful photos from the proposal, which took place in front of country legend George Jones’ former home in Franklin, Tennessee. The caption? A sweet nod to Lainey’s hit song: “4x4xU forever ❤️.”

Fans got another glimpse of their bliss in March when Hodges posted photos from a romantic date night — and Wilson’s stunning engagement ring quickly stole the spotlight. Clearly, Hodges went all out to make this moment unforgettable.

From a private romance to one of country music’s most talked-about couples, Lainey Wilson and Devlin Hodges prove that sometimes the best love stories are the ones kept just between two people — until the perfect moment to share it with the world.