Lainey Wilson
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.
Acting
TV
Yellowstone
as Abby
2018
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Musical Guest
2014
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest / Musical Guest
2014
TV
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Musical Guest
2015
Movie
Reminders of Him
as Amy
2026
TV
The Voice
as Self - Advisor
2011
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self - Musical Guest
2019
TV
The Grammys
as Self
1959
TV
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self - Contestant
2015
Movie
Wicked: One Wonderful Night
as Self
2025
TV
American Music Awards
as Self - Musical Guest
1974
TV
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
as Self
2008
TV
The Emmy Awards
as Self
1949
TV
People's Choice Awards
as Self - Performer
1975
Movie
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
2024
TV
Academy of Country Music Awards
as Self - Performer
1966
TV
CMT Music Awards
as Self - Performer
2002
Movie
Christmas at Graceland
as Self - Performer
2023
Movie
Rebel Country
as Self
2024
Movie
The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
as Self
2025
TV
On the Go with Gabe
as Self
2024
Movie
CMA Country Christmas 2023
2023
Movie
59th Annual Country Music Association Awards
as Host
2025
