Lainey Wilson makes red carpet debut with football player boyfriend Devlin Hodges at 2023 ACM Awards
Lainey Wilson made her new red carpet relationship official at the 2023 ACM Awards on Thursday.
The 30-year-old singer — who modeled a metallic green jumpsuit for the special occasion — debuted her new boyfriend, Devlin Hodges, after being romantically linked in recent weeks.
Throughout the event, the two couldn’t keep their hands off each other when they were seen holding hands on the red carpet.
Later, the new couple appeared attached at the hip as they sat close together while sitting in the venue.
During the star-studded affair, Wilson sang her song Grease. She also received the Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year awards.
Official red carpet: Lainey Wilson, 30, made her new relationship on the red carpet official at the 2023 ACM Awards on Thursday. The singer – who modeled a metallic green jumpsuit for the special occasion – debuted her new boyfriend, Devlin Hodges, after being romantically linked in recent weeks
The Yellowstone star was seen holding hands with the former NFL quarterback, who dressed up stylishly to support his new girlfriend.
The footballer wore a muted blue blazer and white button-up with a bolo tie.
In the pocket of his blazer he carried a green pocket square that matched Wilson’s striking ensemble.
He wore tight jeans with a maroon belt and matching leather shoes. He also wore a beige cowboy hat for the event to support the country crooner.
The award-winning singer joined a cortege of bold names who poured into the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas for the glittering fling.
Lainey was a sight to behold in a metallic green jumpsuit with a flashy design that allowed her to show off her sculpted midriff.
Perfectly matching her hourglass frame, the outfit came with a cape that shimmered under the lights as Lainey spread it out for the cameras.
She accessorized the ensemble with a formal black cowgirl hat and let her dirty blonde hair fall loose underneath.
Lovebirds: Throughout the event, the couple couldn’t keep their hands off each other when they were seen holding hands on the red carpet. Later, the new couple appeared attached at the hip as they sat close together while in the venue
Thoughtful detail: The footballer wore a muted blue blazer and a white button-up with a bolo tie. In the pocket of his blazer he carried a green pocket square that matched Wilson’s striking ensemble
On the town: She made an impression when she took to the red carpet for the Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday
About the city: Lainey joined a cortege of bold names pouring into the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas for the glittering fling. She was a sight to behold in a metallic green jumpsuit with a flashy design that allowed her to show off her sculpted midriff
Lainey, one of the artists scheduled for the awards ceremony, will also be in the running for six awards, including female artist of the year, album of the year and song of the year.
Viewers at home can see it on Amazon Prime Video – even without a subscription – and on Twitch’s Amazon Music Channel.
Two country superstars whose appeal transcends genre boundaries – Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks – host the ceremony.
“While I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with him over the years, I can’t believe we never had the chance to work together,” Parton said of Brooks in a statement shared after she was announced as host.
Unfortunately, fans probably won’t see the legendary entertainers duet, though Parton will still perform.
‘I think [Brooks’ wife] Trisha [Yearwood] will also be featured on the show, so I thought I wouldn’t mess with that,” Parton joked to reporters at a press event. “I don’t want her kicking my little ass!”
HARDY leads the nominations this year with seven, while Lainey Wilson is close behind with six nominations.
Country stars Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert and Cole Swindell also scored five nominations each.
Flowy round: Matching her hourglass frame perfectly, the outfit came with a cape that shimmered under the lights as Lainey spread it out for the cameras
Aglow: She accessorized the ensemble with a formal black cowgirl hat and let her dirty blonde hair fall loose underneath
The top prize for Entertainer of the Year goes to Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood or Morgan Wallen.
Wallen was engulfed in controversy in 2021 after he was caught on video drunkenly shouting the N-word. In response, his record deal was suspended and some radio stations stopped playing his music, while streaming services removed his songs from playlists.
However, country fans reacted to his use of racial slurs by purchasing his 2021 album Dangerous: The Double Album in even greater numbers.
Lambert is the most awarded person ever at the ACM Awards, and she broke the record for most Female Artist of the Year nominations with her 17th this year, surpassing Reba McEntire’s 16.
Performers at Thursday’s ceremony include Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Jo Dee Messina, Jelly Roll, Cole Swindell, Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen, The War And Treaty, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman.
He’s best known for his hit pop songs, but Ed Sheeran will also bring his smooth sound to the rough show.
Before her performance, Parton will debut World On Fire, the first track on her upcoming album Rockstar.
The cover’s LP is a departure for her, marking her first rock album, and it was inspired after she was nominated – and subsequently inducted – into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.