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Country Star Abbey Cone Gets Engaged at the Grand Ole Opry
Cone's boyfriend Dylan Brady proposed to her backstage before her performance at the iconic Nashville venue.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:05pm
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The sparkling diamond engagement ring that country singer Abbey Cone received from her boyfriend Dylan Brady before her performance at the iconic Grand Ole Opry.Today in NashvilleCountry singer Abbey Cone got engaged to her boyfriend Dylan Brady right before she took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Brady proposed to Cone backstage, knowing the Opry was her favorite place in the world. Cone later shared the happy news with the audience during her performance.
Why it matters
The Grand Ole Opry is considered the most famous country music stage in the world, so getting engaged there holds deep significance for country artists. Cone's engagement also comes at a high point in her career, as she has found both personal and professional success in the past year.
The details
Brady, who is a musician and producer, proposed to Cone right before she was set to perform at the Opry. Cone later told the audience about the proposal, saying Brady chose the Opry because it was her favorite place. Cone has been riding high professionally, having released two new singles this year after a successful 2025 with her debut album Greener.
- On April 2, 2026, Dylan Brady proposed to Abbey Cone backstage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
- Cone was about to take the stage at the Opry when Brady popped the question.
The players
Abbey Cone
A rising country music singer who recently released two new singles, 'Change the Man' and 'That's Showbiz Baby', after a successful 2025 with her debut album Greener.
Dylan Brady
Abbey Cone's boyfriend, who is also a musician and producer. He proposed to Cone backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, knowing it was her favorite place in the world.
What they’re saying
“Dylan decided on proposing at the Opry after asking himself, 'What's Abbey's favorite place in the world?' The fact that I got to experience the happiest moment of my life at my favorite place in the world is a dream come true. I will be in LaLa Land until further notice.”
— Abbey Cone, Country Singer
What’s next
With new music on the way and a tour this summer, it may take some time for Cone and Brady to start planning their wedding. But the couple is clearly overjoyed and excited to take the next step in their relationship.
The takeaway
This engagement at the iconic Grand Ole Opry venue marks a high point in Abbey Cone's rising country music career, as she finds both professional success and personal happiness with her new fiancé Dylan Brady.
