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 who began performing early in life. She moved to Nashville to pursue a music career, releasing albums in 2014 and 2016. She signed a publishing deal and in 2019, she released an EP which featured the hit song "Things a Man Oughta Know." This song was re-released as a single in 2020 through BBR Music Group, and it reached number one on the American country songs chart, marking a significant milestone in her career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2006: Extended Play Release on Myspace

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

August 2011: Moved to Nashville

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

2014: Self-Titled Album Release

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

2016: Second Album Release

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

2018: EP Release and Publishing Deal

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

2018: Major-Label Recording Contract

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

2019: EP Release and Publishing Deal

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

2019: Major-Label Release and Touring

In 2019, Lainey Wilson's first major-label release, her third EP Redneck Hollywood, and her debut major label single "Dirty Looks" were released. She was included in CMT's "Listen Up" Class of 2019, toured with Morgan Wallen, and had songs featured in Yellowstone.

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

In August 2020, the BBR label issued Lainey Wilson's single "Things a Man Oughta Know" to radio, gaining significant 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, eventually reaching number one on the American country songs chart.

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2021: Breakout Single and Album Release

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

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2021: Tour and Chart-Topping Duet

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", which became her second single to top the Billboard country chart.

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2022: Solo Single, Album Release, and Yellowstone Cast

In 2022, Lainey Wilson released her solo single "Heart Like a Truck" and the album Bell Bottom Country. She also joined the cast of Yellowstone, with some of her songs featured in the series.

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2023: "Chasing Tornadoes" Co-write

In 2023, Lainey Wilson co-wrote the single "Chasing Tornadoes" by MacKenzie Porter.

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2023: Entertainer of the Year Award

In 2023, Lainey Wilson received nine Country Music Association Awards, including winning their top honor, Entertainer of the Year. She also received a Grammy Award and sixteen Academy of Country Music Awards.