Country music star Lainey Wilson recently got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, former NFL player Devlin “Duck” Hodges, and the way it happened was nothing short of magical. Their engagement in February was private, thoughtful, and full of love — just like their relationship.
Even though the couple had been together for four years, Lainey still had butterflies on the day it all happened. She had a feeling something special was coming, and as it turns out, her instincts were right.
A Feeling She Couldn’t Shake
Lainey shared that she had a strong feeling Hodges was going to propose on that particular day. So strong, in fact, that she called her sister and said, “I think he’s going to propose to me today.” But when her sister didn’t give anything away and quickly hung up, Lainey tried to convince herself it might not happen — just in case she was wrong.
But she wasn’t.
The Perfect Place for the Proposal
Hodges proposed to Lainey in front of the famous George Jones Estate — a place they had been wanting to visit for a long time. While they were returning from the Super Bowl, Hodges brought up the idea of finally going to see the estate, which one of his friends had listed for sale.
Lainey thought they were just checking something off their bucket list with friends. But when they arrived, she quickly realized something was different.
“He had it all set up,” Lainey said. “There were candles, picture frames — it was beautiful. It couldn’t have been more perfect.”
Wedding Plans? Not Yet!
Lainey and Devlin haven’t started planning their wedding yet. With a busy career and lots happening in her life, Lainey says they haven’t had time to sit down and work out the details. But she’s hoping the wedding will be simple and meaningful — nothing too over the top.
A Ring to Remember
While the wedding may be simple, the engagement ring is a showstopper.
Lainey had once jokingly sent Hodges pictures of big, sparkling rings, and he laughed, saying, “Lord, I better start saving now!” But he took notes. He ended up designing the ring himself, using ideas from the rings she had sent.
Even though Lainey says she would’ve said yes to a tiny ring, the final piece turned out to be a stunning custom design from Hollie Winter Fine Jewelry, a Nashville-based company known for its unique diamond creations.
No one knows the exact price of the ring, but experts estimate it could be worth anywhere from $15,000 to $100,000, depending on the diamond’s size, clarity, and the custom details involved.
A Love Story Still Unfolding
Lainey Wilson and Duck Hodges have been together for four years, and their engagement was a beautiful reminder of how much thought and care they’ve put into their relationship. From a proposal at a country music legend’s estate to a carefully designed ring, everything about their engagement was personal and heartfelt.
Fans can’t wait to see what’s next for the couple — including their wedding, whenever they get the time to plan it. One thing’s for sure: it’ll be filled with love, just like their story so far.