Alexa Ray Joel and Ryan Gleason Are Engaged!

See photos of the ring and proposal, and listen to a playlist of Billy Joel wedding songs.

Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of singer-songwriter Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkly, is engaged to her restaurateur boyfriend Ryan Gleason!

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Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of singer-songwriter Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkly, is engaged! Her restaurateur boyfriend Ryan Gleason proposed on New Year’s Eve while the couple was on vacation with her mom’s family. As Alexa’s birthday is December 29th, there were many celebrations to be had. The future bride and groom both shared the news on their Instagram accounts. Unsurprisingly, Alexa’s mom and half-sister were also ecstatic, posting photos with touching captions as well. Judging by Instagram, it looks like Christie Brinkley will have a big role in wedding planning – we can’t wait to see the results! 

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Photo courtesy of Ryan Gleason's Instagram

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Photo courtesy of Alexa Ray Joel's Instagram

alexa ray joel and ryan gleason engaged, billy joel and christie brinkley's daughter is engaged

Photo courtesy of Alexa Ray Joel's Instagram

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Photo courtesy of Christie Brinkley's Instagram 

Billy Joel’s song “Lullabye” was written for his daughter, and we wouldn’t be surprised if it is used for their father-daughter dance. There are several other tunes by the piano man that would be perfect for the big day, whether for the first dance, fathers and daughters, or even a grand entrance. Get ideas from the playlist below. 

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