Country music star Lainey Wilson and former NFL quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges were married in a Tennessee ceremony in early May 2026.

The union brings together two high-profile figures from the music and sports industries, marking the end of a long-term relationship that began years before their wedding.

Reports on the exact date of the ceremony vary. U.S. Magazine reported the wedding took place May 10, 2026 [3], while AOL cited the event as occurring during Mother’s Day weekend on May 14, 2026 [4]. The couple chose a scenic location in Tennessee for the event; sources describe the venue as Ruskin Cave in Dickson [2] or a Tennessee waterfall [1].

Wilson, 33, and Hodges, 30, had been dating for five years [1] before their marriage [5]. The couple became engaged in February 2025 [6]. The ceremony was described as a “dream” wedding [2, 3].

Wilson said the difficulty of scheduling the event around her professional commitments was a factor. She said she had to find a specific window to marry between headlining the Stagecoach festival and the 2026 ACM Awards [3].

Reflecting on her priorities, Wilson said, “As long as I got my phone, my keys, my wallet, my man, I'm good” [3].

“The couple had been dating for five years before their marriage.”

The marriage of Wilson and Hodges merges two distinct fan bases—country music and professional football—further elevating Wilson's public profile during a peak period of her career. By coordinating the wedding between major industry events like Stagecoach and the ACM Awards, Wilson demonstrates the logistical challenges of maintaining a personal life while managing a high-demand touring and awards schedule.