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. She began performing early in life and moved to Nashville to pursue a music career. She released her debut album in 2014 followed by a second in 2016. Wilson secured a publishing deal and in 2019 released an EP featuring "Things a Man Oughta Know." Released as a single in 2020, it reached number one on the American country songs chart.
2006: Release of "Country Girls Rule" EP
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 to pursue her music career, initially living in a camper trailer.
2014: Release of Self-Titled Album
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 on Lone Chief
In 2016, Lainey Wilson released her second album on Lone Chief.
2016: Release of "Tougher" Album
In 2016, Lainey Wilson released the album "Tougher" on the Lone Chief label, which garnered an audience and made the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
2018: Publishing and Management Deals
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: Signed with BBR Music Group
In 2018, Lainey Wilson signed a major-label recording contract with the BBR Music Group.
2019: Extended Play (EP) Release
In 2019, Lainey Wilson released an extended play (EP) which included the song "Things a Man Oughta Know".
2019: Major-Label Release and Touring
In 2019, Lainey Wilson released her third EP Redneck Hollywood, and her debut major label single "Dirty Looks". She also toured with Morgan Wallen and had songs featured in the show Yellowstone.
August 2020: Release of "Things a Man Oughta Know" to Radio
In August 2020, Lainey Wilson's single "Things a Man Oughta Know" was released to radio by the BBR label, gaining media attention.
2020: "Things a Man Oughta Know" Issued as a Single
In 2020, "Things a Man Oughta Know" was issued as a single through the BBR Music Group and eventually reached number one on the American country songs chart.
2021: Touring and Collaboration
In 2021, Lainey Wilson supported Jason Aldean on tour and collaborated with Cole Swindell on the single "Never Say Never."
2021: Breakout Success of "Things a Man Oughta Know" and Album Release
In 2021, Lainey Wilson's "Things a Man Oughta Know" became her breakout single, reaching number one on Billboard Country Airplay. She also released her third studio album Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'.
2022: Solo Single, Album, and Yellowstone Role
In 2022, Lainey Wilson released her solo single "Heart Like a Truck" followed by the album Bell Bottom Country. She also joined the cast of Yellowstone.
2023: Co-writing "Chasing Tornadoes"
In 2023, Lainey Wilson co-wrote the single "Chasing Tornadoes" by MacKenzie Porter.
2023: Entertainer of the Year Award
In 2023, Lainey Wilson received nine Country Music Association Awards, including winning the top honor, Entertainer of the Year. She also received a Grammy Award and sixteen Academy of Country Music Awards.
2023: CMA Awards Win
In 2023, Lainey Wilson received nine nominations at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards, winning five, including Entertainer of the Year.
May 9, 2024: Announcement of Fifth Album "Whirlwind"
On May 9, 2024, Lainey Wilson announced that her fifth album, Whirlwind, would be released on August 23, 2024.
May 20, 2024: Release of "Hang Tight Honey"
On May 20, 2024, "Hang Tight Honey" was released as the lead single to country radio from the album Whirlwind.
May 31, 2024: Opening of Bell Bottoms Up
On May 31, 2024, Lainey Wilson opened Bell Bottoms Up, a three-story bar, Cajun restaurant, and music venue in downtown Nashville.
August 23, 2024: Release Date of "Whirlwind" Album
Lainey Wilson's fifth album "Whirlwind" was released on August 23, 2024.
2024: Featured on Keith Urban's "Go Home W U"
In 2024, Lainey Wilson featured on Keith Urban's song "Go Home W U".
2026: Acting Debut in "Reminders of Him"
In 2026, Lainey Wilson will make her feature film acting debut in Reminders of Him, a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel of the same name.
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