Lainey Wilson is opening up about one of her favorite songs. During a recent show, Wilson shared the story behind “Whiskey Colored Crayon,” a song she wrote with Josh Kear. “Whiskey Colored Crayon” is about a little boy who admits in school that his father drinks too much, leading him to ask for a whiskey colored crayon. “I remember…
Lainey Wilson is sharing new details about her next album. Wilson released Whirlwind in 2024, followed by Whirlwind Deluxe in August. But now, the Grand Ole Opry member says her next record has already been a work in progress for a while. “Honestly, before the deluxe was even out, I was already working on the next project,” Wilson tells Audacy….
Lainey Wilson is opening up about her current No. 1 single, “Somewhere Over Laredo.” Written by Wilson, along with Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, and Andy Albert, the song is on Wilson’s latest Whirlwind Deluxe album. If not for Wilson’s busy tour schedule, “Somewhere Over Laredo” likely never would have been written. “The truth is that I spend a lot…
Lainey Wilson is dropping a few hints about her next album. Wilson, whose Whirlwind record came out in 2024, says her next set of tunes will show a different, more personal, side of her. “I’ve written so many songs at this point, I’m like, ‘Okay, it’s time to dig deeper. What have I not talked about? What am I…
Lainey Wilson has a Top 5 hit with “Somewhere Over Laredo,” from her Whirlwind Deluxe album. Keep reading to find out everything to know about Wilson’s hit single. Who Wrote “Somewhere Over Laredo” Wilson co-wrote “Somewhere Over Laredo” with Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, and Andy Albert. What Inspired “Somewhere Over Laredo” Wilson understandably travels a lot for her career….
Lainey Wilson has had a whirlwind year, no pun intended. Wilson racked up more awards, including three at the recent CMA Awards, had hit singles, sold out large venues on a global tour, and more. So it makes sense that Wilson and her fiancé, Devlin “Duck” Hodges, have yet to plan their wedding, which she says will take place…
Lainey Wilson is the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year. Wilson won in the category that also included Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen. “I was just so tickled to be here hosting this thing tonight, I just came into here just wanting to celebrate country music,” Wilson said from stage. “Thank you, Jesus. Thank you,…
The 2025 CMA Awards are officially history. The show’s host, Lainey Wilson, tied with Ella Langley and Riley Green for winning the most trophies of the night, with three each. Wilson won Album of the Year, for Whirlwind, plus Female Vocalist of the Year, and the night’s highest honor, Entertainer of the Year. Langley and Green won Video of…
Lainey Wilson is one of three artists tied for the most CMA Awards nominations. Wilson, along with Ella Langley and Megan Moroney, has six nominations each, heading into the 2025 CMA Awards. They are trailed by Zach Top, who has five nominations, and Riley Green and Cody Johnson, who have four each. “To be nominated alongside Ella and Megan, us having the…
Lainey Wilson is so excited to host this year’s CMA Awards. The 33-year-old will make history, becoming the first woman to host the show solo since Reba McEntire did in 1991. “I am on cloud nine to be hosting the CMA Awards,” Wilson tells the Country Music Association. “I love to run my mouth, and I love country music….
