Lainey Wilson is ready to slow down, at least a little. The three-time reigning CMA Female Artist of the Year has been moving full-speed ahead for more than a decade, and is now ready to sit back and enjoy the massive fruits of her labor. It’s a lesson she learned from her hero and mentor, Miranda Lambert. “She was…
Lainey Wilson has won plenty of awards in the last few years, but one that she hasn’t won yet is an Oscar, although that could soon change. The Grand Ole Opry member wrote “Out of Oklahoma,” used in the Twisters movie, with Luke Dick and Shane McAnally, a song that many are predicting will be nominatfed for “Best Original…
Lainey Wilson knows how to overcome a broken heart. The Louisiana native learned early in her career that life doesn’t always work out as she planned, creating a resilience and tenacity in her she likely otherwise would not have had. In a recent conversation on Artist Friendly with Joel Madden, Wilson remembers a specific time in her life when…
Lainey Wilson has a Top 10 hit with “4X4XU,” the second single from her latest Whirlwind album, released in August. The song, written by Wilson, along with Jon Decious and Aaron Raitiere, is one that Wilson once thought she might never write, and likely wouldn’t have if she didn’t have a hit in 2022 with “Wait in the Truck,” her…
Few artists are getting as many moments in the spotlight right now as Lainey Wilson, nor is anyone more grateful to see their hard work being acknowledged. The 32-year-old, who just notched her third consecutive win as the CMA Female Artist of the Year, admits that she is enjoying reaping the fruits of her labor, especially after so many…
New Year’s Eve: Nashville’s Big Bash is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded lineups of all time. Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Tyler Hubbard, Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Shaboozey, Zach Top and Brittney Spencer will now perform as part of the five-hour televised special. They join a previously-announced list of artists…
It’s hard to believe Lainey Wilson could have a bigger year than she had in 2024. The Lousiana native headlined her own tours, had hit singles at radio, opened her own Bell Bottoms Up Bar, became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, filmed her part as Abby for a recurring role in Yellowstone, won numerous awards, released her…
Lainey Wilson was the halftime performer at the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants’ Thanksgiving Day game, but attendees got more than just Wilson. The Louisiana native was joined by her good friend, Jelly Roll, to sing their “Save Me” collaboration together. In addition to “Save Me,” Wilson also performed “Heart Like a Truck,” “Hang Tight Honey,” and her…
Lainey Wilson will continue her reign as the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, for the third year in a row. The Louisiana native, who won the trophy at CMA Awards, thanked her family, her boyfriend Devlin “Duck” Hodges, and her fans. “Duck, I love you so much. Man, this community has wrapped its arms around me, and lifted…
Lainey Wilson is already the star of the 2024 CMA Awards, even ahead of the live ceremony. The Louisiana native is nominated for three trophies, including the night’s highest honor, Entertainer of the Year, and will also perform, plus share co-hosting duties with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. For someone who spent more than a decade living in Nashville, dreaming of…
