Lainey Wilson And Devlin Hodges Make ACM Awards Red Carpet Debut As Newlyweds

Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges have officially stepped out onto their first red carpet as husband and wife. The couple arrived to the ACM Awards in style just one week after tying the knot in their scenic Tennessee wedding.

The Louisiana songstress ditched her signature bell bottoms for an elegant gown orange fringe floor-length gown with her hair cascading down her shoulders with loose bouncy curls while Hodges sported a dark gray suit with a gold bolo tie and belt bucket, both of which cater to his nickname “Duck.”

And of course, Wilson’s best accessory of all, her wedding ring, which she made sure to show off loud and proud on the red carpet.

The Louisiana songstress traded her signature bell bottoms for an elegant, floor-length orange fringe gown. Her stunning blonde hair was styled in loose, bouncy curls that cascaded over her shoulders, flowing alongside her dazzling gold earrings. Beside her, Hodges complemented the look in a dark gray suit accented with a gold bolo tie and matching belt buckle, both of which offer a subtle nod to his “Duck” nickname.

According to Vogue, the country music superstar and the former NFL player said “I Do” at the Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee. The couple fell in love with the venue as soon they came across it during a drive down the backroads.

“Duck said, ‘You wanna get married there?’ I said, ‘Done deal.’ We dropped by, saw the venue, and fell in love with the natural beauty of the cave and the simplicity of the property.”

They rang in the new chapter of their lives together surrounded by loved ones and several fellow country music stars like Luke Bryan, Ian Munsick, Lauren Alaina, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Wynonna Judd, Ashland craft, Drew Baldridge and Jelly Roll.

This epic wedding ceremony took place a little over a year after Hodges proposed to Wilson on the doorstep of George Jones’s renowned estate in Franklin, Tennessee in February of 2025. Their first love story began in 2021 when they were set up on a blind date. The two had dinner in Nashville at Moby Dicky’s and later ended up at the bar, Silverado’s.

“We’ve been pretty inseparable since,” Wilson admitted.

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Lainey Wilson heads into the 61^st ACM awards a seven-time nominee, which includes a nod for Entertainer of the Year. She is also vying for a win in the categories of Female Artist, Single of the Year, Song of the Year and Visual Media of the Year (“Somewhere Over Laredo”).

She is set to open the star-studded night with a highly-anticipated performance. Wilson is keeping fans on their toes as she has yet to reveal which song she will bring to the ACM Awards stage.

2026 ACM Awards Performance Lineup

Throughout the night, viewers will also see epic performances by Avery Anna, Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Cody Johnson, Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top.

Highlights also include collaborations between Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis, Parker McCollum and Lee Ann Womack and unforgettable moments like Blake Shelton performing a rendition of “The Gambler” as a tribute to the late Don Schlitz.

Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Shaboozey, The War And Treaty, and TJ Osborne are among the night’s many presenters.

The top-selling female country-pop artist of all time, Shania Twain is gearing up to host the star-studded event for the very first time. 

How to Watch

The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will stream live exclusively on Prime Video for a global audience across more than 240 countries and territories beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT. Returning to Las Vegas, the show takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

More details can be found HERE.