Lainey Wilson continues to take over the world, capturing the hearts of fans and the respect of her peers. Adding to her monumental rise, Wilson recently hosted the 2025 CMA Awards (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991), where she also won three awards: Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (Whirlwind). These accolades are just the latest milestones for the 12x CMA, 16x ACM, GRAMMY® winner and Grand Ole Opry member, who is currently nominated for three GRAMMY® Awards: Best Country Song (“Somewhere Over Laredo”), Best Country Solo Performance (“Somewhere Over Laredo”) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Trailblazer” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert). 

 

Additionally, Wilson is confirmed to headline Stagecoach Festival 2026 and recently released the deluxe version of her acclaimed album, Whirlwind, featuring five additional tracks including the chart topping single “Somewhere Over Laredo.” She also unveiled Peace, Love, & Cowboys (Holiday Edition), an EP including the title track and “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” with Bing Crosby, as well as instrumental versions of both songs.

A sought-after songwriter, Wilson has nine chart topping releases, including “Somewhere Over Laredo,” “4x4xU,” “Watermelon Moonshine,” “Heart Like A Truck,” as well as collaborations with Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Moreover, she wrote “Out of Oklahoma” for the Twisters movie, has worked with artists such as Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Post Malone, and most recently a collaboration with Yungblud and Aerosmith. Wilson will make her film debut in 2026’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, after first acting inYellowstone. 

An electric live performer, Wilson recently performed sold-out shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena as part of her extensive Whirlwind World Tour, which continues next year with dates across Australia and New Zealand.