Lainey Wilson
Biography
Lainey Denay Wilson was born on May 19, 1992, in Baskin, Louisiana, United States. She is an American country music singer-songwriter who performed from an early age before moving to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue her career. She released her first album in 2014, followed by a second album in 2016 on the Lone Chief label. After securing a publishing deal, she released an extended play in 2019 featuring the song Things a Man Oughta Know, which was subsequently issued as a single through the BBR Music Group in 2020 and reached number one on the American country songs chart. Wilson has received seven Country Music Association Awards, including the Entertainer of the Year honor in 2023.
Career overview
Lainey Denay Wilson was born on May 19, 1992, in Baskin, Louisiana, United States. She is an American country music singer-songwriter who performed from an early age before moving to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue her career as a country performer.
In 2014, she released her first album, which was followed by a second album in 2016 on the Lone Chief label. After securing a publishing deal, Wilson released an extended play in 2019 that featured the song Things a Man Oughta Know. That song was subsequently issued as a single through the BBR Music Group in 2020 and ultimately reached the number one spot on the American country songs chart.
Wilson has received seven Country Music Association Awards, which includes winning their top honor of Entertainer of the Year in 2023. Within the scope of her recorded work and public profile, she maintains thirty known acting credits according to archival data.
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31 titles- Reminders of Him (2026) as Amy
- Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool (2026) as Self
- Wicked: One Wonderful Night (2025) as Self
- Opry 100: A Live Celebration (2025) as Self - Performer
- The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2025) as Self
- 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards (2025) as Host
- Twisters (2024) Songs
- On the Go with Gabe (2024) as Self
- Dolly Parton's Pet Gala (2024)
- Toby Keith: American Icon (2024) as Self
- Rebel Country (2024) as Self
- Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country (2024) as Self
- HARDY and Lainey Wilson: THE MOCKINGBIRD & THE CROW FALL TOUR (2024) as Self
- Christmas at Graceland (2023) as Self - Performer
- Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll (2023) as Self
- CMA Country Christmas 2023 (2023)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Musical Guest
- Yellowstone (2018) as Abby
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self - Contestant
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest / Musical Guest
- The Voice (2011) as Self - Advisor
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- CMT Music Awards (2002) as Self - Performer
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Performer
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest
- Academy of Country Music Awards (1966) as Self - Performer
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lainey Wilson best known for?
Lainey Wilson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Reminders of Him (2026), Twisters (2024), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), Yellowstone (2018).
When and where was Lainey Wilson born?
Lainey Wilson was born on May 19, 1992 in Baskin, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Lainey Wilson have?
Lainey Wilson has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2026.
What is Lainey Wilson's background in cinema and television?
Lainey Denay Wilson was born on May 19, 1992, in Baskin, Louisiana, United States. She is an American country music singer-songwriter who performed from an early age before moving to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue her career. She released her first album in 2014, followed by a second album in 2016 on the Lone Chief la...