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. After moving to Nashville, she released her first album in 2014 and a second in 2016. Securing a publishing deal led to an EP in 2019 featuring "Things a Man Oughta Know." This song, released as a single in 2020 through BBR Music Group, became a number one hit on the American country songs chart, marking a significant milestone in her career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2006: Release of Country Girls Rule EP

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

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

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 made the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

2018: Publishing Deal and Management Deal

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

2018: Signing with BBR Music Group

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

2019: Extended Play Release

In 2019, Lainey Wilson released an extended play (EP) that included the song "Things a Man Oughta Know".

2019: Major-Label Release and Touring

In 2019, Lainey Wilson released her third EP "Redneck Hollywood" under BBR Music Group, released her major label single "Dirty Looks", was included in CMT's "Next Women of Country" tour, and toured with Morgan Wallen.

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

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

2021: 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, and she released her third studio album "Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'" on BBR.

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2021: Touring and Collaboration

In 2021, Lainey Wilson was a supporting act 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, Yellowstone Cast and CMA Nominations

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

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