The reigning queen of “Bell Bottom Country” has officially found her king. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Lainey Wilson and her longtime partner, former NFL quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges, were married in an intimate ceremony held on a private estate outside of Nashville, Tennessee.
The couple, who went public with their relationship at the 2023 ACM Awards, have been inseparable ever since. The Lainey Wilson Devlin Duck Hodges wedding 2026 was a closely guarded secret, attended only by immediate family and a handful of close friends from the country music and sports worlds.
In a heartfelt post shared with her millions of followers, Wilson confirmed the news with a simple but joyous caption: “I’m married!!! Heart is full and the boots are ready for the dance floor.”
Devlin Hodges, famously nicknamed “Duck” during his tenure as a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been Wilson’s “silent supporter” through her meteoric rise to superstardom. While Wilson has spent the last year sweeping the Grammys and CMAs, Hodges has been a constant fixture by her side, often seen supporting her from the wings of the Grand Ole Opry.
The ceremony reportedly featured a “rustic chic” aesthetic, with Wilson opting for a custom-designed lace gown that maintained her signature 1970s-inspired flair. Guests enjoyed a menu of Southern comfort food, and the night concluded with a performance by a local bluegrass band—though sources say the bride couldn’t resist hopping on stage for a song or two herself.
The wedding comes during a brief hiatus in Wilson’s “Country’s Cool Again” European tour, which is set to resume in late May. The couple is reportedly planning a larger “celebration of life” party later this summer for their extended circle of friends in the music industry.
As Wilson prepares to release her next highly anticipated album later this year, it’s clear that her “Duck” will be right there to help her navigate this new chapter of married life.
