American Idol’s Lauren Alaina kisses fiancé Alex Hopkins at ACM Honors and shows off diamond ring

American Idol’s Lauren Alaina kisses fiancé Alex Hopkins at ACM Honors and shows off diamond ring

American Idol’s 2011 runner-up Lauren Alaina passionately kissed her fiancé Alex Hopkins (while showing off her diamond sparkler) on the red carpet of the 12th Annual ACM Honors in Nashville on Wednesday.

The Tennessee-born country crooner and her Next Boyfriend video stud – both 23 – managed to recreate their engagement announcement picture snapped July 21 at Atlanta’s SunTrust Park.

The Road Less Traveled actress – who’s hosting – prominently showcased her wedding bling outside Ryman Auditorium while clad in a sheer floral pencil dress and silver stilettos selected by stylist Amber Lehman.  

‘#HoppilyEverHopkins’: American Idol’s 2011 runner-up Lauren Alaina passionately kissed her fiancé Alex Hopkins (while showing off her diamond sparkler) on the red carpet of the 12th Annual ACM Honors in Nashville on Wednesday

'Being yours forever has a nice "RING" to it!' The Tennessee-born country crooner and her Next Boyfriend video stud - both 23 - managed to recreate their engagement announcement picture snapped July 21 at Atlanta's SunTrust Park

‘Being yours forever has a nice “RING” to it!’ The Tennessee-born country crooner and her Next Boyfriend video stud – both 23 – managed to recreate their engagement announcement picture snapped July 21 at Atlanta’s SunTrust Park

Hairstylist Korie Kendrick coiffed Lauren’s heavily-highlighted blonde waves and make-up artist Meri Gray Fernandes applied her extra-long lashes for the ceremony.

Alaina (born Suddeth) and Hopkins are very excited to walk down the aisle together, and October 14 will mark their sixth anniversary of dating.

On Monday, the Doin’ Fine songstress’ future tourmate Cole Swindell revealed he’d love to be invited to their Southern nuptials ‘because she’s one of the funniest people you’ll ever be around.’ 

Styled by Amber Lehman: The Road Less Traveled actress - who's hosting - showcased her wedding bling outside Ryman Auditorium while clad in a sheer pencil dress and silver stilettos

Styled by Amber Lehman: The Road Less Traveled actress – who’s hosting – showcased her wedding bling outside Ryman Auditorium while clad in a sheer pencil dress and silver stilettos

Beaming: Hairstylist Korie Kendrick coiffed Lauren's heavily-highlighted blonde waves and make-up artist Meri Gray Fernandes applied her extra-long lashes for the ceremony

Beaming: Hairstylist Korie Kendrick coiffed Lauren’s heavily-highlighted blonde waves and make-up artist Meri Gray Fernandes applied her extra-long lashes for the ceremony

'This nervous 17 year old boy would have done anything to make that pretty girl  smile': Alaina (born Suddeth) and Hopkins are very excited to walk down the aisle together, and October 14 will mark their sixth anniversary of dating (pictured in 2012)

‘This nervous 17 year old boy would have done anything to make that pretty girl smile’: Alaina (born Suddeth) and Hopkins are very excited to walk down the aisle together, and October 14 will mark their sixth anniversary of dating (pictured in 2012)

‘She may bust out in a dance [during her wedding] or something. She’s fun!’ the 35-year-old All of It singer told People.

‘It’s gonna be a party, I guarantee. It’ll be a wedding but it’s gonna be a party…We get to hang with her and Alex out on the road so looking forward to seeing what happens on this tour and having a good time.’

The blushing bride-to-be, Cole, and Dustin Lynch will kick off their co-headlining The Reason to Drink… Another Tour on October 4 at Alabama’s Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.  

'She may bust out in a dance!' On Monday, the Doin' Fine songstress' future tourmate Cole Swindell (R) revealed he'd love to be invited to their nuptials 'because she's one of the funniest people you'll ever be around' (pictured in 2016)

‘She may bust out in a dance!’ On Monday, the Doin’ Fine songstress’ future tourmate Cole Swindell (R) revealed he’d love to be invited to their nuptials ‘because she’s one of the funniest people you’ll ever be around’ (pictured in 2016)

The 35-year-old All of It singer told People: 'It's gonna be a party, I guarantee. It'll be a wedding but it's gonna be a party...We get to hang with her and Alex out on the road so looking forward to seeing what happens on this tour and having a good time'

The 35-year-old All of It singer told People: ‘It’s gonna be a party, I guarantee. It’ll be a wedding but it’s gonna be a party…We get to hang with her and Alex out on the road so looking forward to seeing what happens on this tour and having a good time’

Trio: The blushing bride-to-be, Cole (M), and Dustin Lynch (L) will kick off their co- headlining The Reason to Drink... Another Tour on October 4 at Alabama's Tuscaloosa Amphitheater

Trio: The blushing bride-to-be, Cole (M), and Dustin Lynch (L) will kick off their co- headlining The Reason to Drink… Another Tour on October 4 at Alabama’s Tuscaloosa Amphitheater

But first, Lauren will open for Jason Aldean’s 34-date High Noon Tour this Thursday night at Ohio’s Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls.

Meanwhile, Alex walked in his first fashion show – Brownlee’s FW/18 presentation – in late June shortly after shooting a commercial for Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical.

'See you Thursday!' But first, Lauren will open for Jason Aldean's 34-date High Noon Tour this Thursday night at Ohio's Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls

‘See you Thursday!’ But first, Lauren will open for Jason Aldean’s 34-date High Noon Tour this Thursday night at Ohio’s Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls

'One of my favorite things I've ever done!' Meanwhile, Alex walked in his first fashion show - Brownlee's FW/18 presentation - in late June shortly after shooting a commercial for Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical

‘One of my favorite things I’ve ever done!’ Meanwhile, Alex walked in his first fashion show – Brownlee’s FW/18 presentation – in late June shortly after shooting a commercial for Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical



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