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At the time of writing, Lainey Wilson did not have a husband. However, the singer was in a "healthy" relationship that left her grateful for her boyfriend, Devlin Hodges, who waited over two years for the singer to be ready to make their relationship public.

Lainey Wilson is a singer who has made a name for herself in the music industry for her country hits. However, according to the musician, she steered clear of writing love songs. That was until she met her boyfriend, Devlin Hodges.

Devlin Hodges is a former NFL player, and he and Lainey Wilson have been going strong for nearly three years. And while it remains unconfirmed where the couple stands regarding marriage, the singer alluded to being in love.

Although Lainey Wilson Doesn't Have a Husband, She Has Been in a Loving Relationship for Years

According to reports, Wilson and Hodges have been dating since 2021 after a mutual friend introduced them in Nashville. For their first date, Hodges took the singer to an "old place called Silverados" where the wine and beer were free from 5 to 10 p.m., and Wilson humorously revealed thinking the relationship had good odds.

"I was like, 'This boy likes to ball on a budget too. This is gonna work out,'" she joked. Hodges has since served as the inspiration behind his girlfriend's music and her biggest cheerleader.

On May 11, 2023, Wilson and Hodges made their relationship public when they hit the carpet together at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards in Texas.

Before their "healthy" relationship that left the singer feeling grateful, Wilson struggled to write love songs as she wasn't sure what it truly felt like to be in love. However, Wilson has had no problem penning a few love songs since meeting Hodges.

Devlin Hodges after a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 24, 2019, in Cincinnati, Ohio. | Source: Getty Images

Who Is Lainey Wilson's Boyfriend?

Hodges is a former NFL star who signed with the Steelers as a free agent in 2019. During his time in Pittsburg, Wilson's boyfriend replaced an injured Ben Roethlisberger and went on to throw 1,063 yards, five touchdowns, and eight interceptions.

However, since announcing his retirement in April 2022, Hodges has pursued a career as a real estate agent, and in June, Hodges took to Instagram to celebrate his Rookie of the Year award from work. Wilson said:

"He's a good dude... he knows what it's like, chasing a dream because he's done that for himself [...]. He is good as gold, supports me, (and) would never come between anything that I'm trying to do."

Devlin Hodges and Lainey Wilson at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. | Source: Getty Images

Lainey Wilson Kept Devlin Hodges Waiting for over Two Years

On May 11, 2023, Wilson and Hodges made their relationship public when they hit the carpet together at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards in Texas. While the "Dirty Looks" singer donned a silk green gown with a cape, the former quarterback complimented his white and blue outfit with a bolo tie, and the couple matched in black and gray cowboy hats.

However, prior to making their big debut, Wilson and Hodges exchanged cheeky messages on Twitter. In April, Hodges requoted a tweet revealing Wilson wore his football jersey to one of her concerts, and the former Steelers player wrote, "Did she really?!?! Y'all are lying !!!! @laineywilson holla at me!!! (sic)."

Lainey Wilson cheekily responded to Hodges' tweet, writing, "This is me hollerin (sic)." According to Wilson, Hodges had "been around for a while." However, she decided to make him wait for two and a half years before she was ready to let the world in on her romance. Wilson added, "I said, 'We gonna see if you're in it for the right reasons.' Turns out, he is."

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