Dustin Lynch Met His Girlfriend Kelli Seymour by Sliding Into Her Instagram DMs

Dustin Lynchdidn’t let his hectic schedule or long distance stop him from sparking a romance with his current girlfriend.Based out of Nashville, the “Small Town Boy” crooner, 34, said he andKelli Seymourwere “worlds apart” when he first introduced himself to the California model — via her direct messages.“I slid into her DMs on Instagram,” he confessed onThe Sam Alex Show, admitting he “wishes” he could say they shared a less 21st-century meet-cute.

Dustin Lynch Says Being 'Ghosted' by Ex Kelli Seymour Inspired His New Album: 'I Wanted to Be Friends'

Dustin Lynchis one of many who had a relationship that didn’t survive the ongoing pandemic. To help the country music star get through it, he put his pen to paper and created his fifth studio album, titledBlue in the Sky.To celebrate the collection’s Friday release, Lynch, 36, discussed the inspiration behind his new music in a new episode of the PEOPLE Every Day podcast. He tells host Janine Rubenstein that his breakup with model Kelli Seymour is what kicked off his latest bout of creativity, explaining how it all went down.

Dustin Lynch Says He 'Would Be Totally Down' to Join 'Yellowstone' Universe

Photo: GettyDustin Lynchhas expressed interest in joining the neo-Western dramaYellowstone!The 37-year-old country startold ETat Thursday’sAcademy of Country Music Awardsthat he would be pleased to join the franchise — like fellow country singer and series' season 5 starLainey Wilson.“I would be totally down. Absolutely, yes,” Lynch said. “I grew up on a horse, so I’m comfortable in that situation for sure. I can farm a little bit.“Lynch’s statement came as the singer was nominated for his first ACM Award in his career.

Dustin Lynch Shows Off His Go To Party Trick & Reveals What's Left on His Bucket List

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Dustin Lynch Surprised by Lifelong Crush Reba McEntire at Grand Ole Opry Induction

Dustin Lynchhas never made it a secret that he’s had a lifelong crush onReba McEntire. But somehow, the Grand Ole Opry managed to keep it a secret that McEntire would be the one to induct him into its hallowed membership on Tuesday night in Nashville. Still, as Lynch stood on stage awaiting his mystery presenter, he was able to figure out the surprise sooner than the Opry House’s sold-out crowd did.