The Bachelor alum Lauren Bushnell is engaged to country singer Chris Lane following backyard proposal By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 19:36 BST, 18 June 2019 | Updated: 19:36 BST, 18 June 2019 Viewcomments Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell are engaged. The country singer popped the question to the Bachelor alum on Sunday at her family's Oregon home, PEOPLE reported Tuesday. The 34-year-old Take Back Home Girl hitmaker proposed to the 29-year-old reality TV star in her parent's backyard, during a cookout, according to the magazine. I do: Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell are engaged. The couple seen here in April Talking about his decision-making process, the North Carolina born crooner told PEOPLE, 'I knew she wouldn’t want some elaborate crazy proposal.' 'So, I decided to keep it pretty casual.' He figured a family cookout in the backyard of his in-laws-to-be would be 'the most laid-back setting,' however not everything went to plan. 'As I was about to propose… I stepped in fresh dog poop with my bare feet,' said Chris. Luckily though, the Oregon-born beauty said yes. Lovebirds: The country singer popped the question to the Bachelor alum on Sunday at her family's Oregon home, PEOPLE reported Tuesday. Seen here last December Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the CMTs earlier this month, Chris revealed that Lauren had some specific instructions about how he should propose to her — or not propose. 'She's already warned me, if I ever propose, to never do it in an public setting,' he said. 'No, I just said... maybe not on stage,' Lauren interjected. 'Or a little more private than at a show.' 'I hope [Chris proposes],' she continued. 'At the end of the day, we're so happy. I'm not necessarily looking for that next step to change anything. It'll be an exciting time, for sure.' Lauren mentioned in a March Instagram post that she was 'actually the worst when it comes to putting my feelings and emotions into words,' so it's not surprising that she wouldn't want to be involved in a public display like that. Second time around: She was previously engaged to Ben Higgins [pictured] of The Bachelor, who had proposed to her in 2016, though they had called it quits by May 2017 She also revealed that the couple are looking to expand their family with man's best friend. '[Dogs] would be a great first step. But she is obsessed with corgis!' Chris said. 'Everyday on Instagram, I just send him like, subtle messages, just constantly photos of corgis,' she admitted. 'I mean, honestly maybe I could [propose with a corgi],' Chris joked. 'That's actually a great idea.' The couple were also in Nashville when they first revealed their romance in November 2018 at the 66th Annual BMI Country Awards. She was previously engaged to Ben Higgins of The Bachelor, who had proposed to her in 2016, though they had called it quits by May 2017. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility