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Lainey Wilson

Acting Born May 19, 1992 Baskin, Louisiana, USA 24 credits

Biography

Lainey Denay Wilson (born May 19, 1992) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Wilson performed from an early age, before going to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career as a country performer. In 2014, she released her first album, followed by a second on the Lone Chief label in 2016. Wilson secured a publishing deal and later released an extended play (EP) in 2019, including the song 'Things a Man Oughta Know'. In 2020, it was issued as a single through the BBR Music Group and eventually reached number one on the American country songs chart.

Wilson has received seven Country Music Association Awards, including winning their top honor Entertainer of the Year in 2023. She has also received a Grammy Award and six Academy of Country Music Awards.

Wilson made her acting debut in the 2026 romantic drama film Reminders of Him, based on the Colleen Hoover novel of the same name.

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Known for

Yellowstone

as Abby

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self - Musical Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self - Guest / Musical Guest

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self - Musical Guest

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self - Musical Guest
Film

Reminders of Him

as Amy

Full filmography

  • Yellowstone (2018) as Abby
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest / Musical Guest
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
  • The Voice (2011) as Self - Advisor
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
  • NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) as Self
  • Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self - Contestant
  • People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Performer
  • Reminders of Him (2026) as Amy
  • American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest
  • CMT Music Awards (2002) as Self - Performer
  • The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
  • Academy of Country Music Awards (1966) as Self - Performer
  • On the Go with Gabe (2024) as Self
  • Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool (2026) as Self
  • Wicked: One Wonderful Night (2025) as Self
  • The Grammys (1959) as Self
  • Opry 100: A Live Celebration (2025) as Self - Performer
  • The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2025) as Self
  • Christmas at Graceland (2023) as Self - Performer
  • Toby Keith: American Icon (2024) as Self
  • Dolly Parton's Pet Gala (2024)