The country music star's sparkler is in keeping with one of the biggest bridal jewelry trends of the year.
Updated on January 02, 2026 09:56AM
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Key Takeaways
- Lainey Wilson’s bold cluster engagement ring, featuring multiple diamonds, embraces the trend of unique, statement-making designs.
- Devlin “Duck” Hodges proposed with a romantic setup of candles, roses, and framed photos on their front stoop.
- The couple’s relationship grew over two years, with mutual support for their dreams and a playful social media start.
Over the past two years, country music star Lainey Wilson won a Grammy, announced a world tour, and, most recently, got engaged. On Wednesday, February 12, the singer-songwriter posted about her future plans with her boyfriend-turned-fiancé, Devlin “Duck” Hodges, a former quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Yellowstone actress and the athlete posted a joint carousel on Instagram that included four photos of the proposal—and a video of Wilson showing off her new ring. The two captioned the announcement with “4x4xU forever,” a clear nod to the singer’s hit song of the same title.
Donning a long red patterned coat, black cowboy hat, and high-rise flared jeans, the singer posed with her new ring next to her fiancé, who held a miniature cowboy hat in his hand. Coordinating with Wilson’s Western-inspired ensemble, Hodges wore a pair of dark jeans, brown work boots and a tan coat. And while the couple didn’t provide details on how the proposal unfolded, one photo provides insight into the football star’s plans for popping the question. Framed photos of the two, accompanied by candles and red roses, were placed on the front stoop of the house.
However, it may have been the singer’s new ring that truly stole the show. “Some of the biggest trends in bridal at the moment have been bold gold sculptural rings, toi et moi or multiple stone rings, and unexpected designs,” says Olivia Landeau, the founder and CEO of The Clear Cut. “Lainey Wilson's engagement ring has it all! Her engagement ring appears to be a bold cluster ring with multiple diamonds. It is definitely a statement piece, and she is leaning into the cocktail-style ring as an engagement ring trend.” Past interviews given by the songwriter provide insight into the size of the ring she wanted. “I don’t care what shape it is, but I want to be walking with a limp,” she said on an appearance of the “Country Heat Weekly” podcast. “Duck is listening to this going oh gosh, oh gosh.”
The pair made their red carpet debut at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards in 2023. However, before going public with their relationship, the two engaged in a flirty back-and-forth exchange on social media, hinting at their budding romance. “Lainey Wilson damnnn she’s so gooooood,” the former quarterback posted on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on April 2, 2023. In an interview with The Bobby Bones Show in June 2023, the singer revealed that the couple had already been dating for two years. “He's been around for a while,” the country music star said. “I just decided to make him wait for two and a half years.” Part of the reason for the wait appeared to be linked to the songwriter’s career. “He knows what it’s like chasing a dream because he's done that for himself,” she said on the show. "But I'll tell you, he is good as gold. Supports me, would never come in between anything that 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.”
