Feb 12, 2025

Born in Baskin, Louisiana

Kindergarten Graduation - Lainey performs “Butterfly Kisses” at Graduation Ceremony

Lainey turns 9 years old, a pivotal moment in development as a singer-songwriter and writes her first song, "Lucky Me" and gets her first pair of bell bottoms!

Click HERE to see more early Lainey Wilson music and lyrics.

Lainey begins performing for local events, rodeos, and singing competitions – which she does for years leading into the move to Nashville!

Lainey begins working as a Hannah Montana impersonator, performing a mixture of her own music and "Hannah’s" songs for children’s birthday parties, school dances, nursing home events, and more!

Lainey buys a bumper pull camper trailer, packs up her things, and moves to Nashville to pursue a career in music.

Releases Tougher (First Independent Album)

Lainey signed her first publishing deal with Sony Publishing

Releases debut EP, Lainey Wilson

Lainey starts working with WME as her booking agency and signs a record deal with BBR Music Group

Lainey tours as support for Morgan Wallen

Lainey makes her dream come true and makes her Grand Ole Opry debut.

Lainey releases ‘Redneck Hollywood’ EP containing hit tracks, "Things A Man Oughta Know," "Dirty Looks" and more

• Lainey and Duck meet; go on their first date to Moby Dicky's in Hendersonville, TN 
• The first date inspired Lainey to eventually write, “Yesterday, All Day, Everyday”

Lainey releases "Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’" Album

"Things A Man Oughta Know" becomes Lainey’s first #1 at Country Radio!

Celebrates first official #1 party

Lainey releases "Heart Like A Truck" official music video

• Lainey releases ‘Bell Bottom Country’ album containing hits like "Heart Like A Truck", "Watermelon Moonshine", and "Wildflowers and Wild Horses"
• Lainey releases "Heart Like A Truck" official music video

Wins first ever CMA Awards:

• New Artist of the Year
• Female Vocalist of the Year

Appears on Yellowstone (major visibility inflection point)

Lainey’s butt goes viral on TikTok

“Heart Like a Truck” becomes a major hit

Wins multiple ACM Awards:

Album of the Year - 'Bell Bottom Country'

Female Artist of the Year

Visual Media of the Year - 'Wait in the Truck' (with HARDY)

Musical Event of the Year - 'Wait in the Truck' (with HARDY)

Lainey opens for Luke Combs Stadium Tour across the United States and Canada 

"Watermelon Moonshine" goes #1 at Country Radio

Announces Country’s Cool Again Tour

• Attends, performs, and wins multiple awards at the CMA Awards: Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year – ‘Bell Bottom Country’, Female Vocalist of the Year, Musical Event of the Year – ‘Wait in the Truck’ (with HARDY), & Music Video of the Year - ‘Wait in the Truck’ (with HARDY)

Attends and Wins award at GRAMMY Awards:

Best Country Album - 'Bell Bottom Country'

“Wildflowers and Wild Horses” hits #1

Attends, performs, and wins multiple awards at ACM Awards:

Entertainer of the Year

Female Artist of the Year

Music Event of the Year - 'Save Me' (with Jelly Roll)

Reba McEntire invites Lainey Wilson to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry after guest performing on The Voice

Lainey celebrates grand opening of bar in downtown Nashville, Bell Bottoms Up

Lainey is inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry

Lainey Wilson hosts 13 hour M&G at her bar Bell Bottoms Up

Releases Whirlwind album

Hosts CMA Awards with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning and wins multiple awards:

Female Vocalist of the Year

Music Video of the Year - 'Wildflowers and Wild Horses'

Announces Whirlwind World Tour

Lainey and Duck get engaged

“4x4xU” hits #1 (8th career #1)

Wins multiple ACM Awards:

• Entertainer of the Year (2nd consecutive)
• Album of the Year - 'Whirlwind'
• Female Artist of the Year
• Artist-Songwriter of the Year

Lainey Wilson’s “Tough As Nails” exhibit launches at the Country Music Hall of Fame

Sells out Bridgestone Arena (major Nashville headline milestone)

• Hosts, performs at, and wins multiple CMA Awards:
• Album of the Year - 'Whirlwind'
• Female Vocalist of the Year
• Entertainer of the Year

Lainey performs at the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Lainey performs "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" during the 2025 Netflix NFL Christmas Day halftime show

Lainey's new single "Can't Sit Still" is released

The Lainey Wilson Netflix documentary, Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool, is released on Netflix. WATCH NOW

Lainey Wilson is set to headline the Stagecoach Music Festival