Country star Lainey Wilson engaged to Devlin 'Duck' Hodges after joking she 'might have to propose'

Country music star Lainey Wilson announced her engagement to Devlin 'Duck' Hodges on February 12
PUBLISHED FEB 13, 2025
Devlin Hodges and Lainey Wilson were dating for three years (Taylor Hill/WireImage
Devlin Hodges and Lainey Wilson were dating for three years (Taylor Hill/WireImage

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Country music sensation Lainey Wilson has found her happily ever after, announcing her engagement to Devlin "Duck" Hodges on February 12.

The 'Heart Like a Truck' singer took to Instagram to share the joyous news, captioning the post with "4x4xU forever" alongside several photos and a video of the moment.


 
 
 
 
 
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Lainey Wilson announces engagement to Devlin 'Duck' Hodges

Country music star Wilson shared exciting news on Instagram, revealing that she and boyfriend Devlin "Duck" Hodges are engaged and will soon be walking down the aisle.

"4x4xU forever ❤️," Wilson, 32, captioned a series of romantic photos and videos, referencing the song "4x4xU" from her latest album, 'Whirlwind'.

The first image showed the couple holding hands in front of a stunning building with large windows. A close-up image followed, featuring five picture frames with photos of the couple, placed on the floor surrounded by candles and roses.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 07: Devlin Hodges and Lainey Wilson attend the 2024 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
Devlin Hodges and Lainey Wilson attend the 2024 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas (Taylor Hill/WireImage)

The post also included two black-and-white photos of the couple sharing a kiss, as well as an image of Hodges holding a small cowboy hat while Wilson proudly showed off her engagement ring.

To wrap up the announcement, Wilson shared a fun video of herself walking down the stairs, saying "boo" as she held her hand up to the camera, showcasing her new ring.

Lainey Wilson joked about proposing to Devlin 'Duck' Hodges before their engagement

The couple’s journey to this engagement has been filled with playful banter and moments of anticipation. Just a month earlier, Wilson had joked during an interview that she might have to take matters into her own hands and propose to Hodges.

"I might have to propose to him. No pressure, brother. No pressure. I might have to propose to him. We waiting," Wilson had told Bunnie Xo in January, during an interview for CMT.



 

Wilson had been dating the former NFL player for three years at that point, but their relationship had always been under the public radar, with Wilson keeping things lighthearted and fun when it came to their next steps.

Bunnie, who is married to singer Jelly Roll, teased Wilson about the situation, but Wilson remained hopeful, adding, "No, Duck’s gonna do it. I could feel it." Bunnie’s prediction turned out to be right, as the couple is now officially engaged, Fox News reported.

Fans and followers flood Lainey Wilson's Instagram post with congratulations

In the comments of Wilson's Instagram post, numerous fans and folowers shared their congratulations and best wishes.

A user wrote, "CONGRATS!!! 💍💍🥂🥂 To you both for the promise of a wonderful life together full of L♥️VE and HAPPINESS!!! 💕💕💖💖"

Another added, "👏You sure did get the RING 😍 this time!! Congrats! ❤️ Does it come with a duck whistle? 😜 So happy for you both! ❤️❤️"

The third commentator remarked, "Congratulations on the engagement I pray for unconditional love and happiness and a healthy marriage."

"CONGRATS… so damn authentic and cute!" said a fan.

A person asserted, "Congratulations on your engagement! I am so excited for you guys!! 🎉💍🍾❤️❤️❤️❤️"

Other chimed in, "Omg I’m sooooo happy for you two!!!! 💍🎉🍾 🦆"

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