Congratulations are in order for the American Idol winner Philip Phillips who is welcoming the new year with a smile.
The singer has taken to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to announce his engagement with longtime girlfriend, Hannah Blackwell.
"My best Christmas surprise is happening," he captioned in his post. "We're engaged yall!"
Phillips and Blackwell started dating long before he joined the popular singing competition, American Idol and met while volunteering at a women and children's shelter in 2009.
Blackwell recalls their first meeting and says Philips was particularly nervous about asking her out for their first date and laughs about how awkward it was.
The 2012 American Idol winner also notes how supportive Blackwell was through his journey with the competition.
This year, the musician has already released his second studio album, Behind the Light and toured with O.A. R. throughout summer. His hit single, Gone, Gone, Gone was also prominently used as American Idol's send off song for contestants who were eliminated from the show in season 12.