Just call her “Mrs. Duck.” Lainey Wilson is officially engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Devlin “Duck” Hodges.
The “Heart Like a Truck” hitmaker shared the happy news on Wednesday (Feb. 12) in a post that shows Hodges popping the question, and then the country star flashing her new bling. Appropriately, the ring box was shaped like a tiny cowboy hat.
It appears “Duck” is quite the romantic — behind the couple, we see more of the proposal setup, which included framed photos of the two of them, roses and candles.
“4x4xU forever,” Wilson wrote alongside her post. In one hilarious video, she pretends to be weighed down by the new rock on her finger.
Fans suspected a proposal might be brewing ahead of the Grammys, when Wilson posted a carousel of photos of herself in an all-white cowgirl ensemble. But that isn’t what sounded alarms — it was Hodges’ sly comments in the comments section.
“Gosh dang,” he wrote with heart and fire emojis. “This is what you look like in all white?!”
Now, the challenge will be planning a wedding amid an extremely grueling travel schedule. Last month, Wilson announced the 2025 Whirlwind Tour — a massive headlining tour that finds her on the road until November with few breaks. There’s enough space in her July calendar, however, that they could squeeze in a beautiful ceremony and honeymoon before she needs to be in Phoenix on Aug. 14.
Who Is Lainey Wilson’s Fiance, Devlin “Duck” Hodges?
Country fans know Wilson’s star power well — she’s a perennial award winner at this point — but so is her man. Devlin Hodges is a former NFL player for the Pittsburgh Steelers (2019–2020).
He retired from football in 2022. Fortunately, he’s also a great purse holder on red carpets, and Wilson says he’s quite helpful with chores at home.
From small town to the big city, Lainey Wilson has come a long way in her music career. A talented songwriter and an esteemed vocalist, it was only a matter of time before she got her time in the spotlight.
What makes Wilson so captivating is her ability to connect with her fans through her music. She writes songs that are honest and sings them with conviction. Wilson also remains one of the most humble individuals in the game, which only makes her more magnetic.