Imagine a world where a chart-topping musician not only serenades you with heartfelt lyrics but also ties the knot for you on national television. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, that’s exactly what Lucy Dacus did during her recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on October 9th. But here’s where it gets even more fascinating: after performing her poignant track ‘Best Guess’ from the album Forever Is a Feeling, Dacus stepped into the role of wedding officiant, marrying several couples live on air. Talk about a multi-talented artist! Watch the unforgettable moment below.
Dressed in her signature style—a flowing black dress layered over a crisp white shirt and black tie—Dacus set the tone for the ceremony with lyrics like, ‘Here is the church, here is the steeple,’ as the couples joyfully danced around her. Once the performance wrapped, the boygenius member seamlessly transitioned into officiating the mass wedding, blending music and matrimony in a way only she could pull off.
And this is the part most people miss: Dacus’s role as an officiant isn’t just a one-off stunt. During her summer tour, she married nine couples onstage at All Things Go NYC, a move that sparked conversations about the fragility of marriage rights in today’s political climate. ‘I wish it was rote and didn’t evoke thoughts of threats to people’s rights,’ she told The New York Times. ‘But it’s impossible to ignore the weight of the moment—both for those onstage and in the crowd.’
In the same interview, Dacus revealed that ‘Best Guess’ is a song about embracing uncertainty. ‘You can’t control anything or predict the future,’ she explained, ‘but you can make your best guess.’ Interestingly, this philosophy has shaped her views on relationships. ‘The more I accept the idea of divorce,’ she added, ‘the closer I feel to the idea of marriage.’ (For the record, Dacus confirmed earlier this year that she’s in a relationship with her boygenius bandmate, Julien Baker.)
The ‘Best Guess (wedding version)’ is now featured on Forever Is a Feeling: The Archives, an expanded edition of her album. This collection is a treasure trove for fans, including demos, live recordings, and unreleased tracks like ‘Losing’ and a soulful cover of Jim Croce’s ‘Time in a Bottle.’ Recent singles ‘Bus Back to Richmond’ and ‘More Than Friends’ also make an appearance. Stream the full collection below, and pre-order the vinyl here before its December 19th release.
As 2025 winds down, Dacus is keeping busy with performances at the New Yorker Festival and Mexico City’s Corona Capital, followed by dates supporting Billie Eilish. She’ll kick off 2026 with a tour of New Zealand and Australia. Don’t miss your chance to see her live—grab tickets here.
Controversy alert: While Dacus’s music and actions celebrate love and connection, her candid views on marriage and divorce might ruffle a few feathers. Does accepting divorce as a possibility strengthen the commitment of marriage, or does it undermine it? Weigh in below—we’d love to hear your thoughts!
Revisit her insightful chat with Kyle Meredith about Forever Is a Feeling, sacred spaces, and more. And for the die-hard fans, here’s the full tracklist for Forever Is a Feeling: The Archives:
Digital Tracklist:
Disc 1
1. Calliope Prelude
2. Big Deal
3. Ankles
4. Limerance
5. Modigliani
6. Talk
7. For Keeps
8. Forever Is a Feeling
9. Come Out
10. Best Guess
11. Bullseye (with Hozier)
12. Most Wanted Man
13. Lost Time
Disc 2
1. Best Guess (wedding version)
2. Bullseye with Hozier at Radio City Music Hall
3. Losing
4. Ankles (demo)
5. Time in a Bottle (Jim Croce cover)
6. Bus Back to Richmond
7. More Than Friends
8. Lost Time (extended)
Vinyl Tracklist:
Side A
1. Best Guess (wedding version)
2. Bullseye with Hozier at Radio City Music Hall
3. Losing
4. Ankles (demo)
5. Talk at Red Rocks*
Side B
1. Time in a Bottle (Jim Croce cover)
2. Lost Time (extended)
3. Bus Back to Richmond
4. More Than Friends
5. The Most Hated Man in West Tennessee (demo)*
- = vinyl exclusive
Tour Dates:
- 10/26 – New York, NY @ New Yorker Festival
- 11/14 – Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capital
- 11/18-19 – Phoenix, AZ @ PHX Arena (w/ Billie Eilish)
- 11/22-23 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center (w/ Billie Eilish)
- 12/06 – Beverly Hills, CA @ The Saban Theater (w/ Rufus and Martha Wainwright)
- 02/05-15 – New Zealand/Australia Tour (Laneway Festival, Sydney Opera House, Forum Theatre)
- 05/12 – Vancouver, BC @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
What do you think about Lucy Dacus’s unique blend of music and matrimony? Is it a beautiful celebration of love, or does it blur the lines too much? Let us know in the comments!
