Lainey Wilson, the beloved country music star, is officially engaged! She announced the exciting news on Instagram on February 12, sharing her joy with fans through a heartfelt post.
The “Heart Like a Truck” singer posted a series of photos capturing the special moment with her longtime boyfriend, Devlin “Duck” Hodges, alongside a video showcasing her excitement. She captioned the post, “4x4xU forever.”
From Jokes to Reality: The Long-Awaited Engagement
Wilson’s engagement comes just a month after she playfully suggested she “might have to propose” to Hodges herself if he didn’t pop the question soon. In January, during an interview with Bunnie Xo for CMT, Wilson responded to a remark about a potential engagement in 2025, saying, “No pressure, brother! No pressure.
I might have to propose to him. We waiting!” Bunnie Xo reassured her, saying, “No, Duck’s gonna do it. I could feel it,” to which Wilson enthusiastically replied, “I like that.”
This isn’t the first time Wilson joked about taking matters into her own hands. When she and Hodges made their public debut as a couple at the 2023 ACM Awards, she revealed they had been secretly dating for over two years. During an interview on the “Bobby Bones Show,” she clarified, “We’re not secretly engaged! No! But I guess I’m gonna have to propose to his a– ’cause he ain’t proposed to me.”
A Supportive Relationship Built on Shared Dreams
Wilson and Hodges have shared a strong bond throughout their relationship. The country star has spoken openly about how much she values his support.
At the 2024 CMT Awards, she expressed her gratitude, calling him “one of my biggest cheerleaders.” She told Fox News Digital, “I always say that he’s the kind of dude that will high-five you on the way in the door and high-five you on the way out.
The couple has built their relationship on mutual respect and understanding, with Wilson highlighting Hodges’ past as a professional athlete. “He knows what it’s like chasing a dream because he’s done that for himself,” she said. Hodges, who previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams, transitioned into a career in real estate after his football journey.
The Story Behind ‘Duck’
Hodges’ nickname, “Duck,” has an interesting backstory. During a 2023 appearance on “The Bobby Bones Show,” Wilson explained that his college football coach had given him the name.
His college football coach was like, ‘You’re one of the best quarterbacks I’ve ever worked with. And you remind me a lot of one of my favorite quarterbacks I got to work with years ago, and we called him ‘Duck.'” The nickname stuck, and it turns out to be fitting—Hodges is also an avid duck hunter.
Looking Ahead
Now that Wilson and Hodges are officially engaged, fans are eagerly waiting for more details about their upcoming wedding. For now, Wilson is basking in the excitement of this new chapter, and her supporters couldn’t be happier for the couple. One thing is for sure—this love story is one for the country music history books!
The information is Collected from Fox News and Daily Mail.
