Is Lainey Wilson married? Her relationship timeline with Devlin Hodges
Is Lainey Wilson married? The American country music singer-songwriter is not married and has never been married. However, she is engaged to Devlin 'Duck' Hodges, former NFL player-turned-real estate agent. The couple started dating in 2021 and made their public debut at the 2023 ACM Awards.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Profile summary
- Is Lainey Wilson married?
- 2021: Lainey and Devlin start dating
- April 2023: Lainey sparks dating rumours by wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey
- May 2023: The couple makes their red carpet debut
- June 2023: Lainey reveals details of their relationship on The Bobby Bones Show
- November 2023: The couple attends the 2023 CMA Awards together
- October 2024: Wilson dedicates a reel to Hodges
- February 2025: The couple gets engaged
- FAQs
Key takeaways
- Lainey Wilson and Devlin "Duck" Hodges started dating privately in 2021 after being introduced by a mutual friend in Nashville.
- The couple went public with their relationship at the 2023 ACM Awards.
- Hodges proposed to Wilson on 12 February 2025 at George Jones's home.
Profile summary
Real name | Lainey Denay Wilson |
Gender | Female |
Date of birth | 19 May 1992 |
Age | 33 years old (as of 2025) |
Zodiac sign | Taurus |
Place of birth | Baskin, Louisiana, United States |
Current residence | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Height in feet | 5'6" |
Height in centimetres | 167 |
Weight in pounds | 168 |
Weight in kilograms | 58 |
Body measurements in inches | 36-27-39 |
Body measurements in centimetres | 91-69-99 |
Hair colour | Brown (often dyed blonde) |
Eye colour | Hazel Brown |
Mother | Michelle Wilson |
Father | Brian Wilson |
Siblings | 1 |
Relationship status | Engaged |
Fiancé | Devlin 'Duck' Hodges |
Profession | Singer, songwriter |
Net worth | $4 million |
@laineywilsonmusic | |
@laineywilson | |
TikTok | @laineywilson |
Is Lainey Wilson married?
The American country singer is not married, but is engaged to Devlin 'Duck' Hodges. Hodges is a former NFL player who retired in 2022 after playing quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Devlin now works as a real estate agent at Myers Cobb Realtors. Here is a closer look at Lainey Wilson's relationship timeline with Devlin Hodges.
2021: Lainey and Devlin start dating
Lainey Wilson and Devlin Hodges began dating privately in 2021 after they were introduced by a friend in Nashville. Their first date was at a local dance hall and saloon called Silverados.
Speaking exclusively to People, Wilson revealed that she appreciated Hodges' frugal approach on the date. She said:
We went to this old place called Silverados, and it had free beer and wine from 5 to 10 p.m. I was like, 'This boy likes to ball on a budget too. This is gonna work out.'
Lainey went on to explain why she kept the relationship private. She states:
I said, 'We're gonna see if you're in it for the right reasons.' Turns out, he is. It feels really good to talk about it.
April 2023: Lainey sparks dating rumours by wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey

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Lainey sparked dating rumours with the former NFL star in April 2023 when she wore a Duck Hodges, Pittsburgh Steelers jersey on stage. The singer and her bandmates wore the jerseys while opening up for Luke Combs in Pittsburgh, even though Devlin hadn't played since 2020.
May 2023: The couple makes their red carpet debut
Devlin Hodges accompanied Lainey Wilson to the 58th ACM Awards, publicly confirming their romance. The former NFL player walked the red carpet, matching the country singers' country style. The singer-songwriter was nominated for six categories, and she won four awards.
June 2023: Lainey reveals details of their relationship on The Bobby Bones Show
Lainey attended The Bobby Bones Show on 2 June 2023, where she described Hodges as a good guy who supports her dreams. She also confirmed she had been dating him for over two years. Lainey said:
I tell you, he is as good as gold. Supports me, would never come in between anything I'm trying to do. He's like, 'Go get it, girl.' And I made him wait for a while. I mean … it's been a little over two years now.
The country music star also revealed that she almost blew their relationship cover in Pittsburgh, saying:
What's funny is literally a couple of weeks before the show, we had played out in Pittsburgh, me and my band, we all wore Duck Hodges jerseys. And so that kind of started a few rumours.
November 2023: The couple attends the 2023 CMA Awards together

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Lainey Wilson and Devlin Hodges attended the 2023 CMA Awards together in matching all black outfits. After the Heart Like a Truck singer won the Entertainer of the Year award, she kissed Hodges and expressed her love for him in her acceptance speech.
Devlin later shared photos of the two getting cosy at the awards show on Instagram. He praised his girlfriend in part, saying:
She already heard what I’m fixing to say, but I just want y’all to hear it once. This girl is the most hard working person I know. I’m so happy that all the hard work continues to pay off. Congrats on all the awards last night and especially the BIGGEST AWARD OF THE NIGHT! ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR!.
October 2024: Wilson dedicates a reel to Hodges
On 9 October 2021, Wilson posted an Instagram reel featuring Hodges. The reel showed their shared outdoor lifestyle and affection, with music in the background. She captioned the reel:
Ain’t nowhere I’d rather be #4x4xu @devlinhodges
February 2025: The couple gets engaged
Hodges proposed to Wilson on 12 February 2025 after nearly four years of dating. They announced the news on Instagram with a photo of her diamond ring with the caption "4x4xU forever," referencing a track from her latest album, Whirlwind:

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Wilson later shared details on a TikTok video revealing the proposal took place at George Jones' estate. She recalled:
So, I had talked myself into thinking he was going to do it that day. And then I called my sister, I said, ‘He’s going to propose to me today.’ And she was like, ‘I gotta go. And then I talked myself out of it because I thought, ‘Man I sure would be upset if I talked myself into this and that don’t happen.
Lainey said they got engaged at the George Jones estate, where the real estate agent had always wanted to go. She revealed:
And then as we [pulled] up, I realised that there were different plans. So, he had it all set up. He had the candles and the picture frames, and it could not have been more perfect.
FAQs
- Who is Lainey Wilson? She is a country music singer-songwriter from the United States.
- How old is Lainey Wilson? The award-winning artist is 33 years old as of 2025. She was born on 19 May 1992.
- Who is Lainey Wilson's husband? The 4x4xu singer is not married.
- Who is Lainey Wilson in a relationship with? She has been dating Devlin Hodges since 2021.
- What does Devlin Hodges do for a living now? He is a real estate agent at Myers Cobb Realtors.
- Is Lainey Wilson engaged? The country music singer is engaged to Devlin Hodges. The former American football quarterback proposed to the singer in February 2025.
- When is Lainey Wilson getting married? Wilson and her fiancé Hodges have not announced their wedding date.
Lainey Wilson is not married; she is engaged to Devlin Hodges. The couple started dating privately in 2021 before confirming their romance in 2023 and getting engaged in February 2025.
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