Lainey Wilson is coming to Belfast's Ulster Hall

Lainey Wilson is the leading female nominee and winner at the 2023 ACM awards, having won, Entertainer of the Year Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of The Year with ‘Bell Bottom Country’, Video of the Year with ‘Wait in the Truck’ and Musical Event of the Year with ‘Save Me’. The reigning CMA 2022 Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year has proved to be quite the country star, having most previously won Best Country Album with ‘Bell Bottom Country’ at the 2024 66th Grammy Awards.

Where was Lainey Wilson born?

The American country music singer-songwriter was born in Baskin, Louisiana, U.S.

How old is Lainey Wilson?

Lainey Wilson is 31 years old, born on May 19th, 1992.

Wilson's Early Interest in Country Music

Having grown up listening to classic country artists such as Buck Owens and Glen Campbell, Wilson has always had an interest in the country music genre. At age nine, Wilson attended the Grande Ole Opry for the first time which sparked her passion within the genre.

Early Ventures in Music

She released an EP titled Country Girls Rule on MySpace and worked as a Hannah Montana impersonator.

Wilson moved straight to Nashville after finishing high school in pursuits of a career in country music

She rose to prominence with her unique blend of traditional country sound infused with modern elements. Wilson's music often reflects her Southern roots and upbringing, and her song writing is known for its authenticity and heartfelt storytelling.

Breakthrough Success

Wilson signed her first major label in 2018 with the BBR Music Group, releasing her debut major single 'Dirty Looks' in 2019. The artist received attention from Country Music Television with her debut album, leading to Wilson touring alongside Morgan Wallen.

In August 2020, Wilson's next radio singe 'Things A Man Oughta Know' gained wide attention across multiple media platforms. By 2021 the single became Wilson's breakout singe, winning Song of the Year at the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards. The hit song was part of Wilson's third studio album 'Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' ', being the artists first full-length album collection containing 12 tracks.

Wilson collaborated with fellow country music singer Cole Swindell on his single 'Never Say Never', becoming Wilson's second single to top the Billboard country chart. It was then followed by her 2022 single 'Heart Like A Truck' as part of her Bell Bottom Country album.

Wilson received a total of nine nominations at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards, winning five awards including the highest honour of Entertainer of the Year.

With her distinctive voice and genuine approach to music, Lainey Wilson has established herself as a rising star in the country music scene, earning praise from fans and critics alike. Some of her popular songs include "Things a Man Oughta Know," "Dirty Looks," and 'What Would Dolly Do'.

Top Hits

Watermelon Moonshine

109,437,236

Released in May 2023 as the second single from her second studio album, Bell Bottom Countr_y. The song tells the tale of a young and reckless love, compared to Deana Carters signature hit ‘Strawberry Wine’_. The song peaked No.1 on the Billboard Canada Country chart and No.1 in the Billboard US Country Airplay.

Heart Like a Truck

141,371,439 Spotify Streams

The Heart Like a Truck music video was directed by Elizabeth Olmstead and won the Female Video of the Year at the 2023 CMT Music Awards. It has been certified Gold by Music Canada.

Wildflowers and Wild Horses

18,381,266 Spotify Streams

Wildflowers and Wild Horses is the third single from Wilson’s second studio album, Bell Bottom Country. The song was performed for the first time at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards, debuting on the Billboard Country Airplay chart at number 53.

Things A Man Oughta Know

161,203,546 Spotify Streams

Things A Man Oughta Know was written by Wilson, Jason Nix and Jonathon Singleton. The song was released in August 2020 as the second single from the artists Redneck Hollywood EP and would later be added to the artists 2021 album, Sayin’ What I’m Think’.

The song reached No.3 on the Hot Country Songs chart, and reached No.1 on the Country Airplay chart, becoming Wilson’s first number one song.

HARDY Wait in the Truck feat. Lainey Wilson

115, 844,930 Spotify Streams

Wait in the Truck by HARDY featuring Lainey Wilson, was released within HARDY’s second studio album The Mockingbird & the Crow. The song is a murder ballad about a male protagonist killing an abuser. The music video won Collaborative Music Video of the Year at the 2023 CMT Music Awards and was also nominated for Video of the year at the CMT Music Awards.

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