Lainey Wilson Says Fiancé Devlin “Duck” Hodges Is the Reason She Stays Grounded as Her Career Skyrockets.LC
Between major award shows, massive tours, and racking up more and more hit songs, Lainey Wilson finds herself constantly in motion and surrounded by life-changing moments. Luckily, she has her fiancé, Devlin “Duck” Hodges, to keep her grounded and feeling supported through it all.
A new conversation between Wilson and Us Weekly finds the songstress gushing over her other half as she credits him for his unwavering support and how much it means to have him by her side through the biggest to the smallest moments in life.
“He’s such a good dude. He is my best friend. He’s my biggest cheerleader. We lift each other up,” she acknowledged.
Despite the hectic pace of her career, the Louisiana native says Hodges remains her anchor as they navigate the demanding lifestyle.
“He understands that this life is full of a lot of late nights and travel, and we might be ships passing in the night, but he’s always my rock through it all. He’s my home, no matter where we are,” she continued.
The pair got engaged back in February, when the former NFL quarterback popped the question on the porch of the late country legend George Jones’ estate in Franklin, Tennessee. Wilson has already acknowledged that they plan to take things slow and enjoy the moments leading up to they say, “I Do,” but she now reveals that they might be more delayed than fans think.
“We need to start, that’s the problem. No, it’s funny! I’ve been so busy this year that we’re like, ‘We’re gonna figure it out, for sure,’” she joked.
Regardless of when the ceremony finally comes, it’s safe to say that Wilson is in good hands.
“I feel like my blood pressure comes down, and he’s a safe place to land. I can just let loose.”
Even though Wilson is in a loving, supportive relationship, she hasn’t lost her knack for writing classic country heartbreak songs. She has started to incorporate more love songs into her catalog with stories like “Hang Tight Honey,” and”4x4xU,” “Yesterday, All Day, Every Day,” “Counting Chickens” and more. But that doesn’t mean that she doesn’t still feel the pull to write painful heartbreak tracks from time to time.
“Just like every girl, every now and then we’re reminded of terrible relationships we were in, so it’s real easy for me to tap back into that,” she admitted. “He makes it really easy for me to write a love song nowadays… but part of being a songwriter is being able to step back into a pair of shoes you wore years before or somebody else’s. I write with such incredible people, and they definitely help me dive a little deeper.”
Listeners will be happy to hear that Wilson is already thinking ahead to her next project and has been drawing inspiration from her life on the road.
“I’m always working for the next thing, so hopefully sooner rather than later,” she said when asked if new music is on the way. “I’ve been writing a bunch. It’s fun to go to these different cities, look outside your window and be in a different place every day, and be able to take advantage of that and be creative in these different parts of the world. Everywhere you can imagine, we’re writing a song about it.”
With Duck by her side as usual, Lainey Wilson made her mark on the 59th Annual CMA Awards. Not only did she hold down her solo hosting duties like a pro, but she also delivered several stand-out performances and took home a few awards including Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year.
Following the exciting night, Hodges took to social media to pen a heartfelt note honoring his other half and her evening of success.
“@laineywilson, thank you for being you. You are such an inspiration and role model for so many, including this guy right here. Absolutely CRUSHED it as a host. This girl right here y’all LOVES country music and loves this community and thank you all who love her back! ❤️🎵”
He jokingly added, “It’s duck season now. See ya in February babe.”
Next year is slated to be another big one for the “Wait in the Truck” singer. She will continue her acting career in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, arriving in March, and bring her headline tour across New Zealand and Australia.
