Lainey Wilson’s Sweetest Hit Yet: Country Queen Stuns with Baby Announcement at CMA Fest 🎤👶💛
In a heart-melting twist that no one saw coming, country superstar Lainey Wilson just dropped the biggest surprise of her life — she’s going to be a mom!
The “Heart Like a Truck” powerhouse had fans doing double-takes backstage at CMA Fest when she lovingly cradled a baby bump during a quiet, unscripted moment. And just hours later, she made it official with an Instagram post that lit up the internet:
“Surprise, y’all — the best song we’ve ever written is on the way 👶.”
Cue the internet explosion.
Fans and fellow artists flooded the comments with love, tears, and cowgirl emojis, with one perfectly summing it up:
“From ACM Queen to Momma-to-be? We’re crying in our boots!”
The lucky dad? Former NFL star and longtime love Devlin “Duck” Hodges — who’s kept a low profile in the spotlight, making this rare glimpse into their private life all the more special.
And if this news wasn’t enough to seal her reign over 2025, it comes right on the heels of her barn-burning ACM Awards performance, where she lit up the stage with “God Blessed Texas” and “Hang Tight Honey.” The crowd went wild. Now, so is the internet.
With her heart on full display and a new chapter beginning, Lainey’s proving she’s not just writing hits — she’s living one. Mama-to-be, music queen, and now, author of her most personal song yet.