Career Timeline of Lainey Wilson: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Lainey Wilson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Lainey Wilson is an American country singer-songwriter. After early performances, she moved to Nashville to pursue a music career. She released two albums independently in 2014 and 2016. Wilson then secured a publishing deal and released an EP in 2019 featuring "Things a Man Oughta Know." In 2020, the song was released as a single through BBR Music Group and reached number one on the American country songs chart, marking a significant breakthrough in her career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2006: EP Release on Myspace

In 2006, Lainey Wilson released an extended play (EP) on Myspace titled Country Girls Rule.

August 2011: Move to Nashville

In August 2011, Lainey Wilson graduated from high school and moved to Nashville.

2014: Self-Titled Album Release on Cupit Label

In 2014, Lainey Wilson released a self-titled album on the Cupit label.

2014: First Album Release

In 2014, Lainey Wilson released her first album on Cupit.

2016: Second Album Release

In 2016, Lainey Wilson released her second album on Lone Chief.

2016: "Tougher" Album Release on Lone Chief Label

In 2016, Lainey Wilson released the album "Tougher" on the Lone Chief label, which gained an audience and made the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

2018: EP Release and Signing with Sony/ATV

In 2018, Lainey Wilson released her second self-titled EP, leading to her signing a publishing deal with Sony/ATV and a management deal.

2018: Signs with BBR Music Group

In 2018, Lainey Wilson signed a major-label recording contract with the BBR Music Group.

2019: Major Label Release and Tour

In 2019, Lainey Wilson released her third EP Redneck Hollywood, her debut major label single "Dirty Looks", toured with Morgan Wallen, and had her songs featured in Yellowstone.

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2019: Extended Play Release and Publishing Deal

In 2019, Lainey Wilson secured a publishing deal and released an extended play (EP) which included the song "Things a Man Oughta Know".

August 2020: "Things a Man Oughta Know" Single Release to Radio

In August 2020, Lainey Wilson's single "Things a Man Oughta Know" was issued to radio by the BBR label, gaining media attention.

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2020: "Things a Man Oughta Know" Single Release

In 2020, "Things a Man Oughta Know" was issued as a single through the BBR Music Group.

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2021: Breakout Success of "Things a Man Oughta Know" and Album Release

In 2021, "Things a Man Oughta Know" became Lainey Wilson's breakout single, reaching number one on Billboard Country Airplay, and she released her third studio album Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'.

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2021: Tour and Collaboration with Cole Swindell

In 2021, Lainey Wilson appeared on Jason Aldean's "Back in the Saddle Tour" and collaborated with Cole Swindell on the single "Never Say Never".

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2022: Solo Single, Album, CMA Nominations and Yellowstone Appearance

In 2022, Lainey Wilson released her solo single "Heart Like a Truck" and the album Bell Bottom Country, received six CMA nominations, and joined the cast of Yellowstone.

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