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Lainey Wilson is offering fans a major life update, filling them in on what’s been going on with her this summer and since she said “I do.”
In a new social media video, the country superstar casually sits on her front porch while filming a selfie-style update for her fans. In the clip, Wilson admitted that it’s been “a minute” since she last caught up with fans and opened up about everything that’s been happening in her life, from getting married to finding joy in the slower moments.
“Life’s been crazy, but in the best kind of way,” she shared. “Your girl got married. I’m a whole ass wife, which is still crazy to say out loud. Also saying husband takes some time to get used to, but now I’m like, husband, where the hell is my husband? And it’s been just awesome. It’s been really sweet to be able to just settle into this new season and enjoy each other.”
Wilson and her longtime love Devlin “Duck” Hodges tied the knot on May 10, 2026, in Dickson, Tennessee. Since then, the newlywed has been keeping busy on the road, joining Chris Stapleton for his tour and sharing the stage each night with Stapleton and his wife, Morgane.
Wilson has also been embracing some exciting moments in her career, including her recent collaboration with John Mayer on “Phone, Keys, Wallet.” She recalled how the unexpected collaboration came together and opened up about what it was like working with the legendary musician.
“I’ve been a fan of John’s for a long time. And to tell you the truth, I had no clue what it was going to be like to work with somebody like him, but I was so happy to see that John and I actually speak a similar musical language,” she explained.
The Louisiana native revealed that she and Mayer happened to be recording at the same Los Angeles studio when their paths crossed. Wilson played him the song from her cell phone, and Mayer volunteered to play on the track.
“That was our first time meeting. But to me, those are the kind of moments that you just can’t plan for. And to tell you the truth, after getting to spend some time with him and becoming friends, I feel like he’s really encouraged me to chase a feeling instead of perfection. And that’s hard for me. That’s real hard, but I like the way it feels.”
This new season of Wilson’s life has also given her an opportunity to “slow down a little bit.” When she’s not onstage, she’s been riding horses, enjoying the simple things and even picking up a new hobby: bird watching.
“That’s what I was out here doing a minute ago, which I know sounds like an old lady and just really random, but it has become one of my favorite things to do,” she said, and later added, “There’s something about just listening to the birds that remind you that there are so many melodies that you have never heard. But if you keep your ears and your mind and your heart open, you just might find them.”
As she wrapped up her heartfelt update, Wilson turned her attention to the fans who have supported her throughout every season of her life and career.
“I just wanted to say I love y’all. Thank you. Thank you for letting me live this life, for showing up, for believing in me, and for growing just right alongside me. I hope y’all are finding joy in those simple moments and wherever you are, I hope you’re just taking the time to notice the birds and the sunsets and the people that you love and all the stuff that makes life so dang beautiful.”