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Devlin “Duck” Hodges shared a shoutout to his fiancée, country superstar Lainey Wilson, after she received seven ACM Award nominations on Thursday (March 27).
Wilson is one of the most-nominated artists with nods in seven categories, including the coveted Entertainer of the Year category, which she won in 2024. Cody Johnson and Morgan Wallen also received seven nominations, and first-time nominee Ella Langley was the most-nominated artist with eight total nods, according to the Academy of Country Music.
“[Lainey Wilson] nominated for 7 different awards for this year’s ACMs!” Hodges, who popped the question earlier this year, wrote in a tribute to Wilson on his Instagram story. He also included a snapshot of the Artist-Songwriter of the Year category, which also concludes Luke Combs, ERNEST, HARDY and Wallen. “But this one makes me the happiest. She loves writing and is so damn good at it and finally good to see her get some recognition for being a bada** songwriter!!!!”
Wilson is one of the artists who will perform at the star-studded ACM Awards, which celebrates six decades of country music this year. Blake Shelton and Eric Church were also named in the first round of performers, Reba McEntire, a 16-time ACM winner, will return to host the show again for her 18th year, more than any other artist. The show will take place again at the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Other performers and presenters will be announced at a later date.
The 60th ACM Awards will kick off at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 8. See the full list of nominees here.