Lainey Wilson continues to take over the world, capturing the hearts of fans, the excitement of the industry and the respect of her peers. Adding to her monumental rise, Wilson will host the 2025 CMA Awards, where she is also tied for the most nominations with six nods: Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year.
These are just the latest milestones for the 9x CMA, 16x ACM, Grammy-winner and Grand Ole Opry member, who will headline Stagecoach Festival 2026, is featured on the 2025 TIME100 Next list and recently released the deluxe version of her acclaimed album, Whirlwind. In addition to the original 14 songs, the extended edition features five more tracks including “Somewhere Over Laredo,” which is currently top 10 at country radio and rising.
A sought-after songwriter, Wilson has eight #1s including “4x4xU," “Watermelon Moonshine” and the 2x Platinum “Heart Like A Truck," in addition to collaborations with Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Moreover, Wilson wrote “Out of Oklahoma” for the Twisters movie, has worked with artists such as Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton and Post Malone, and will make her film debut 2026’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, after first acting in “Yellowstone." Wilson is in the midst of her sold-out Whirlwind World Tour, and recently launched her 4th collection with Wrangler as well as her own boot and jewelry lines.
