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Lainey Wilson Found Love After a Low-Budget First Date

Starting a relationship with a simple date can sometimes lead to the most meaningful connections, just like my own experience with my wife, Danielle. I remember our first date like…

Lainey Wilson accepts the Female Artist of the Year award onstage during the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards
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Starting a relationship with a simple date can sometimes lead to the most meaningful connections, just like my own experience with my wife, Danielle. I remember our first date like it was yesterday. I casually asked her if she wanted to join me for a burger, and little did I know, it would be the start of something beautiful.

Danielle listened to me on the radio, and she later confided in me that she thought it was so weird that the guy on the radio asked her on such a random date. But hey, sometimes simplicity is the key. And it seems country singer Lainey Wilson agrees.

In a recent interview, Lainey Wilson shared a similar sentiment about the power of low-budget first dates. She revealed that when she was first getting to know her boyfriend, Devlin "Duck" Hodges, he impressed her with his frugal date spot choices. They went to a place called Silverado's, which offered free beer and wine from 5 to 10 PM. Lainey recalls thinking, "This boy likes to ball on a budget, too. This is gonna work out."

Simple isn't a bad thing for Lainey Wilson

It's fascinating how simple outings can leave a lasting impression. Just like Lainey Wilson and her boyfriend, our memories of that first date at "Rambo's Kitchen" have stood the test of time. We spent the entire time talking, truly getting to know each other without any distractions.

Fast forward nearly 13 years, and my wife and I now have a beautiful child together. Looking back, I am grateful that I took that chance and asked her out on that simple date. Who knows where we would be today if I hadn't? Sometimes, it's the modest beginnings that lead to the most extraordinary journeys.

So, whether it's a burger joint or a place with free drinks, there's something special about low-budget first dates. It allows you to focus on the connection and enjoy each other's company without any frills.

What are your thoughts?

Have you ever had an unexpectedly wonderful experience from a seemingly ordinary outing? Share your stories and let's celebrate the beauty of simple connections, just like Lainey Wilson and countless others have experienced.

 Lainey Wilson and Devlin Hodges attend the 58th Academy Of Country Music AwardsJason Kempin via Getty Images

Catch Lainey on Hulu!

A new documentary about CMA Fest is coming to Hulu soon! In it, you can hear Lainey's story. She's been coming to the festival for a long time and she feels so grateful that she now gets to be a part of it!

Stream "CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair" on Hulu - Starting July 5th!

You know what pairs well with free beer?

Lainey was recently exploring Louisiana and came upon this little crawdad restaurant. Her caption kills me. She said, "This little crawdaddy went to the market..."

Check out the post below.

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Ransom Garcia is the music director and afternoon host on 1079 Coyote Country. He’s been with the station since 2017, but he’s been on the Las Vegas airwaves since 2003. Although he's Vegas Born AND Raised, Ransom also has on-air duties on sister station Kiss 95.1 in Charlotte, NC. He is also set to be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame in September of 2024. Ransom writes articles about pop culture, human interests, technology, video games and anything affecting Las Vegas.