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 also nominated for three awards at the 68th 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 her single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” which is currently climbing to #1 at country radio. Most recently, Wilson 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 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.” 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 and will continue to tour through next year including dates across Australia and New Zealand Tour. She also recently launched her 4th collection with Wrangler as well as her own boot (Golden West Boots) and jewelry lines (The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection).