Lainey Wilson and Husband Debut as Newlyweds at ACM Awards
Lainey Wilson and Husband Debut as Newlyweds at ACM Awards

Country music sensation Lainey Wilson and her new husband, Devlin "Duck" Hodges, made their first public appearance as a married couple on the red carpet at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, just one week after exchanging vows.

Wilson, 33, married the former NFL player and realtor on May 10 in Tennessee. The pair were all smiles as they posed for photographs at the awards ceremony held on May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The two-time former Entertainer of the Year opened the show with her latest single, the anthemic track "Can't Sit Still."

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Ella Langley emerged as the breakout star of the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, securing five accolades including Song of the Year and Female Artist of the Year. Cody Johnson claimed the night's top honour, Entertainer of the Year, alongside being named Male Artist of the Year.

The ceremony, hosted by Shania Twain, was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, a new venue for the event.

For the full list of winners, see: ACM Awards 2026: Full list of winners as Ella Langley dominates.

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