History of Lainey Wilson in Timeline
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. She followed up with a second album in 2016. Wilson signed a publishing deal and in 2019, she released an EP featuring "Things a Man Oughta Know." Released as a single in 2020 through BBR Music Group, the song reached number one on the American country songs chart, marking a significant milestone in her career.
May 19, 1992: Lainey Wilson's Birth
On May 19, 1992, Lainey Denay Wilson was born, marking the beginning of her life as an American country singer-songwriter.
2006: Release of 'Country Girls Rule' EP
In 2006, Lainey Wilson released an extended play (EP) titled 'Country Girls Rule' on Myspace, marking one of her early musical releases.
2009: Taylor Swift Last Woman to Win Entertainer of the Year
In 2009, Taylor Swift was the last woman to win Entertainer of the Year before Lainey Wilson's win in 2023. This highlight's Lainey Wilson's achievement.
August 2011: Move to Nashville
In August 2011, Lainey Wilson graduated from high school and moved to Nashville to pursue her music career, marking a significant step in her journey.
2014: Release of Self-Titled Album
In 2014, Lainey Wilson released a self-titled album on the Cupit label, an early milestone in her professional music career.
2014: First Album Release
In 2014, Lainey Wilson released her first album on Cupit, a significant step in her early career.
2016: Second Album Release
In 2016, Lainey Wilson released her second album on Lone Chief, furthering her presence in the country music scene.
2016: Release of 'Tougher' Album
In 2016, Lainey Wilson released the album 'Tougher' on the Lone Chief label, which helped her gain a larger audience and chart on Billboard Top Country Albums.
2018: Second EP Release and Signing Deals
In 2018, Lainey Wilson released her second self-titled EP, which led to her signing a publishing deal with Sony/ATV and a management deal, furthering her career in the music industry.
2018: Signing with BBR Music Group
In 2018, Lainey Wilson signed a major-label recording contract with the BBR Music Group, marking a significant step in her career.
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 was also included in CMT's "Listen Up" Class of 2019, the "2019 CMT Next Women of Country" tour, and toured with Morgan Wallen. Several of her songs were featured in the Paramount Network show Yellowstone.
2019: EP Release and Publishing Deal
In 2019, Lainey Wilson secured a publishing deal and released an extended play (EP) that featured the song "Things a Man Oughta Know", which was a pivotal moment in her career.
August 2020: Release of "Things a Man Oughta Know" to Radio
In August 2020, BBR label released Lainey Wilson's single, "Things a Man Oughta Know", to radio, gaining significant media attention.
2020: "Things a Man Oughta Know" Issued as a Single
In 2020, "Things a Man Oughta Know" was released as a single through the BBR Music Group, which eventually led to it reaching number one on the American country songs chart.
2021: Success of "Things a Man Oughta Know" and Album Release
By 2021, "Things a Man Oughta Know" became Lainey Wilson's breakout single, reaching number one on Billboard Country Airplay. It was also included on her third studio album, Sayin' What I'm Thinkin', which received positive reviews and peaked at number 40 on the Billboard country albums chart.
2021: Touring and Collaboration with Cole Swindell
In 2021, Lainey Wilson joined Jason Aldean's "Back in the Saddle Tour" as a supporting act. She also collaborated with Cole Swindell on the single "Never Say Never," which became her second single to top the Billboard country chart.
2021: Reflection on Early Struggles in Nashville
In 2021, Lainey Wilson reflected on her difficult early years in Nashville, noting that the experience taught her perseverance.
2022: Solo Single, Album Release, and CMA Nominations
In 2022, Lainey Wilson released her solo single "Heart Like a Truck" followed by the album Bell Bottom Country. She also received a leading six nominations at the 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards and joined the cast of Yellowstone, with her songs also featured in the series.
2022: Father's Health Issues During Yellowstone Filming
In 2022, Lainey Wilson's father, Brian Wilson, experienced severe health issues, including a stroke and a fungal infection, resulting in the removal of his left eye, while she was filming her first season on Yellowstone.
2022: Viral Social Media Trend
In late 2022, Lainey Wilson became the subject of a viral trend on social media, particularly TikTok, due to a video from a concert that users found flattering to her figure, which she acknowledged with humor.
May 2023: Relationship Confirmation
In May 2023, Lainey Wilson's relationship with former NFL quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges was confirmed, though they had been dating for over two years prior.
2023: Co-writing 'Chasing Tornadoes'
In 2023, Lainey Wilson co-wrote the single "Chasing Tornadoes" with MacKenzie Porter, marking a contribution to another artist's work.
2023: Entertainer of the Year Award
In 2023, Lainey Wilson received nine Country Music Association Awards, including winning the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award, highlighting her significant achievements in the country music industry.
2023: CMA Awards and Entertainer of the Year
In 2023, Lainey Wilson received nine nominations at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards, winning five, including the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award, making her the first woman to win the latter since Taylor Swift in 2009.
May 9, 2024: Announcement of 'Whirlwind' Album
On May 9, 2024, Lainey Wilson announced the upcoming release of her fifth album, Whirlwind, scheduled for August 23, 2024.
May 20, 2024: Release of 'Hang Tight Honey' as Lead Single
On May 20, 2024, "Hang Tight Honey" was released as the lead single from Lainey Wilson's upcoming album Whirlwind to country radio.
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 of 'Whirlwind' Album
On August 23, 2024, Lainey Wilson's fifth album, Whirlwind, was released.
2024: Feature on Keith Urban's Song
In 2024, Lainey Wilson featured on Keith Urban's song "Go Home W U", marking a collaboration with another prominent artist.
February 2025: Engagement Announcement
In February 2025, Lainey Wilson and Devlin "Duck" Hodges announced their engagement, marking a significant milestone in their relationship.
2025: Grammy Nomination for 'Whirlwind'
In 2025, Lainey Wilson's album Whirlwind was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
2026: Acting Debut in 'Reminders of Him'
In 2026, Lainey Wilson is set to 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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