A spokeswoman for Avril Lavigne has confirmed a People magazine report that says the pop-punker is engaged to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger.
The magazine says Kroeger popped the question after a six-month courtship that seemingly flew completely under the radar of media outlets and fans alike.
Nickelback lead vocalist Chad Kroeger proposed to Lavigne with a 14-carat diamond ring on Aug. 8, People magazine says. (Rick Osentoski/Associated Press)
Nickelback appeared to verify the news Tuesday, posting on its website and official Twitter account, "Congrats Chad and Avril!" along with a link to the People article.
Lavigne retweeted the Nickelback note on her Twitter account and then tweeted her thanks to the multiple congratulations that came her way.
People says the romance began after the two got together in February to co-write a song for Lavigne's upcoming fifth studio album.
Kroeger, 37, has never been married before. People says the Hanna, Alta., native proposed to Lavigne with a 14-carat diamond ring on Aug. 8.
Lavigne, 27, of Napanee, Ont., filed for divorce from fellow Canuck rocker Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 in 2009 after three years of marriage.
The engagement was trending on Twitter on Tuesday night with many expressing their surprise at the news.
Lavigne surged to fame with her 2002 album Let Go. Kroeger has served as lead vocalist and guitarist for Nickelback since the band formed in 1995.
Avril Lavigne and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger aren’t just making music together. They’re getting hitched.
A spokeswoman for Lavigne confirmed a Tuesday report from People magazine that the Canadian couple became engaged earlier this month after dating for six months.
The magazine says Lavigne was introduced to Kroeger in February when they met to co-write a song for Lavigne’s upcoming album.
“A romantic relationship blossomed as they spent time writing together,” said a friend of Lavigne.
It will be the first marriage for 37-year-old rocker Kroeger and the second for 27-year-old pop singer Lavigne. She filed for divorce in 2009 from Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley after three years of marriage. Kroeger popped the question on August 8, presenting Lavigne with a 14-carat diamond ring.
“He makes her so happy,” a family source told People. “Both of their families could not be more excited.”
Lavigne surged to fame with her 2002 album “Let’s Go.” Kroeger has served as lead vocalist and guitarist for Nickelback since the band formed in 1995.
The relationship has been quiet to say the least. Lavigne was dating Brody Jenner -- Kim Kardashian’s stepbrother -- until they appeared to quietly part ways in January. She was Jenner’s date to Kardashian’s ill-fated wedding to Kris Humphries last year.
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