The Robertson family will kick off their nine-episode "Duck Dynasty" Season 9 this January. But before the upcoming season premiere, the family will celebrate the engagement of Reed Robertson to his girlfriend, Brighton Thompson. The news was announced on Instagram on Dec. 22.

The 20-year-old son of Jase and Missy Robertson of the famous "Duck Dynasty" series proposed to his girlfriend during a family trip to New York City. According to ABC News, the proposal happened in Central park, where Reed got down on one knee and popped the question with a three-carat diamond ring, which had been a family heirloom.

"I couldn't be more excited to marry this amazing woman," he captioned the photo he shared on Instagram. "My fiancé is a babe in every way." While Thompson wrote her own post, "This is my fiancé Reed, he told me he loves me so much he's giving me his last name. And I said YES!"

The newly engaged couple designed the one-of-a-kind setting together in Nashville this past fall. However, 19-year-old Thompson didn't see the finished product until Reed proposed on Dec. 22. And while the lovebirds worked together to create the perfect ring, Thompson was still taken by surprised by Reed's holiday proposal.

"I wanted to do it before Christmas because I knew she thought it was happening then, and I wanted to make sure she was surprised," Reed told People. "We are so excited to start our lives and our family together as we enjoy this unforgettable period of time."

Meanwhile, the Robertsons are also preparing for "Duck Dynasty" Season 9, which will premiere with back-to-back episodes on Jan. 13, the A&E Network announced. While the Season 9 finale on Feb. 17 will also mark the show's 100th episode. And listed below are some of the highlights of the upcoming season, as listed by Nola.

1. Willie and Alan will be helping Miss Kay open up her own bakery.

2. Jase will get up close and personal with his in-laws.

3. Willie will recruit family members to settle an old dodgeball score.

4. Professional wrestler Kurt Angle will help Jep with his wrestling.

5. The ladies of the Robertson family will challenge the men to a high-stake frogging competition.

6. In an effort to raise awareness to wounded veterans, the Duck Commander team will launch a color run with the help of retired United States Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell.

7. The Robertsons will also embark on a road trip to move John Luke and Mary Kate into Liberty University. In addition, the family will swing by Nashville to visit Willie's friend, country music rapper Colt Ford.