Lainey Wilson sings about heartbreak in her music, however in actual life, she's discovered lasting love with Devlin “Duck” Hodges.
The nation singer launched her followers to Hodges whereas attending the 2023 ACM Awards, however the duo's romance truly started two years prior. Wilson confirmed their timeline in June 2023, teasing that she nearly blew her personal cowl in April of that yr whereas giving a nod to Hodges on stage.
“What's humorous is actually a pair weeks earlier than the [awards] present, we had performed out in Pittsburgh and me and my band, we all wore Duck Hodges jerseys,” Wilson stated on The Bobby Bones Show. “And in order that sort of began just a few rumors.”
Hodges was a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and some different NFL groups earlier than he retired in 2022. His nickname “Duck” dates again to his school soccer days and has nothing to do with the truth that he's additionally a duck hunter.
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“I'll inform you, he's good as gold,” Wilson stated of Hodges in June 2023. “Helps me, would by no means are available between something that I'm attempting to do. He's like, ‘Go get it, woman.' And I made him watch for some time. I imply … it's been somewhat over two years now.”
The couple celebrated an enormous milestone in February 2025 when Wilson introduced their engagement. Scroll all the way down to see Wilson and Hodges' romance from the start:
2021
The twosome started relationship someday in 2021, which Wilson confirmed two years later.
July 2021
Wilson first commented on Hodges' Instagram web page when he posted a photograph of himself sitting on a fence within the nation. “I'm your huckleberry,” Hodges captioned the snap, which prompted Wilson to answer, “What you on the fence about?”
April 2023
Wilson sparked romance hypothesis with Hodges when she wore his Steelers jersey at her Pittsburgh present. “Is Lainey Wilson carrying a @DevlinHodges10 on the live performance tonight. Homeboy is gonna be in heaven when he finds out,” one fan wrote by way of X. Hodges noticed the message and responded, “Did she actually?!?! Y'all are mendacity !!!! @laineywilson holla at me !!! 🏈.”
The singer commented on the submit as properly, writing, “That is me hollerin 🤠.” Hodges replied, “OH.MY.GOD 👀 howdy.” The previous NFL participant later posted photos from the Pittsburgh concert, revealing he was there in particular person.
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Earlier that month, Hodges hinted at their relationship by sharing a photograph from what gave the impression to be Wilson's Stagecoach Pageant efficiency in California. He wore a Wilson T-shirt, yellow bandana, camouflage jacket and cowboy hat. Hodges gushed about how “grateful” he was “for the friendships and reminiscences” whereas celebrating his birthday by way of Instagram.
Might 2023
Simply weeks after flirting by way of X, the couple made their crimson carpet debut on the 2023 Academy of Nation Music Awards.
June 2023
“He's been round for some time,” Wilson stated of Hodges throughout an look on The Bobby Bones Present. “I simply determined to make him wait for 2 and a half years.” She informed host Bobby Bones that the retired athlete is a “good dude.”
Wilson revealed that Hodges can be very shut together with her internal circle. “It's so nice. I imply, he's buddies with all my buddies,” she shared. “He'll FaceTime me and he'll be with Hardy or he'll be with Cole Swindell and all of them. I'm like, ‘Are you able to please cease taking my associates?'”
November 2023
Hodges joined Wilson and her household on the 2023 Nation Music Affiliation Awards in Nashville. After Wilson gained 5 awards, together with Entertainer of the Yr, her then-boyfriend sang her praises on social media.
“She already heard what I'm fixing to say, however I simply need y'all to listen to it as soon as. This woman is essentially the most hard-working particular person I do know,” Hodges wrote via Instagram, sharing pictures of the pair getting cozy on the awards present. “Her work ethic and her want to be one of the best particular person she might be is contagious. I'm so glad that each one the laborious work continues to repay. Congrats on all of the awards final night time and particularly the BIGGEST AWARD OF THE NIGHT! ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR!”
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He added: “I'm so glad she might be a few of y'all's favourite artist, sing your favourite track. Or be your daughters favourite position mannequin. I'm simply grateful to name her my greatest good friend. Love ya LW 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆.”
January 2024
Wilson gave followers a glance into her life on the street in an episode of CMT's “On the Road.” Throughout the first jiffy, Hodges popped up on display and gave Wilson a kiss earlier than she took the stage for a present in Las Vegas. The episode was filmed in December 2023.
October 2024
Wilson gave followers a candy look inside her low-key romance by dedicating her track “4x4xU” to Hodges.
“Ain't nowhere I'd reasonably be #4x4xu @devlinhodges,” Wilson captioned a reel of her and Hodges in a automotive with the nation tune taking part in throughout their scenic drive.
February 2025
Wilson introduced the pair's engagement by way of Instagram, sharing a glimpse of her diamond ring. “4x4xU ceaselessly ❤️,” she wrote within the caption.
October 2025
In an interview with Southern Living, Wilson revealed that she lied to Hodges on their first date — however the ploy labored. “I informed him that folks name me Goose,” she recalled, referencing her fiancé's nickname. “I used to be mendacity, however he fell for it. I feel he was like, ‘Oh, I'm in love.'”
She additionally famous that Hodges is a tremendous prepare dinner, saying, “He's an Alabama boy, so he is aware of learn how to whip it up.”
