Lainey Wilson Biography & Career Highlights
Lainey Wilson, a Grand Ole Opry member, is a prolific, sought-after songwriter who has scored nine #1 hits. In addition, Wilson wrote and recorded “Out of Oklahoma” for the Twisters movie and has collaborated with artists such as Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Post Malone and more. She will also make her feature film acting debut in next year’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, after first acting in Paramount’s hit television series, “Yellowstone.” Wilson also recently launched her fourth collection with Wrangler, as well as her own boot (Golden West Boots) and jewelry lines (The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection).
2020
Things A Man Oughta Know (from Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ )
No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart
RIAA certification: Gold (500,000 units)
2021
Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ (Album)
No. 40 on Billboard’s Country Album chart
Never Say Never with Cole Swindell (Single)
No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart
RIAA certification: 1× Platinum (1 million units)
2022
Bell Bottom Country (Album)
No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Album chart
RIAA certification: 1× Platinum (1 million units)
Heart Like A Truck (from Bell Bottom Country)
No. 2 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart
Wait in the Truck with Hardy (Single)
No. 2 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart
RIAA certification: 3× Platinum (3 million units)
2023
Watermelon Moonshine (from Bell Bottom Country)
No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart
Wildflowers and Wild Horses (from Bell Bottom Country)
No. 5 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart
Save Me with Jelly Roll (Single)
No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart
RIAA certification: 3× Platinum (3 million units)
2024
Whirlwind (Album)
No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Album chart
Hang Tight Honey (from Whirlwind)
No. 13 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart
4x4xU (from Whirlwind)
No. 4 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart
2025
Somewhere Over Laredo (from Whirlwind)
No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart
How many albums and singles has Lainey Wilson sold?
Lainey Wilson has sold more than 1 million albums in the United States. As of 2026, her singles have earned over 8 million RIAA-certified units.
In addition to the certified hits listed in her discography above, this song has also received RIAA certification:
“Pieces” with Muscadine Bloodline – Gold (500,000 units)
Lainey Wilson Radio Singles and Albums
Lainey Wilson has released 7 radio singles that reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart since her 2020 debut.
Lainey Wilson Awards and Nominations
Lainey Wilson has earned multiple nominations and wins from the Grammy Awards, Country Music Association (CMA), and Academy of Country Music (ACM).
Grammy Awards
Wins:
Best Country Album - Bell Bottom Country (2023)
Nominations:
Best Country Album
Whirlwind (2024)
Best Country Solo Performance
“Somewhere Over Laredo” (2025)
Best Country Song
“Somewhere Over Laredo” (2025)
Best Country Group/Duo
“Save Me” with Jelly Roll (2023)
“Trailblazer” with Reba McEntire and Lainey Wilson (2025)
Country Music Association (CMA)
Wins:
Entertainer of the Year (2023 & 2025)
Female Vocalist of the Year (2022-2025)
New Artist of the Year (2022)
Album of the Year:
Bell Bottom Country (2023)
Whirlwind (2025)
Music Video of the Year:
“Wait in the Truck” with Hardy (2023)
“Wildflowers and Wild Horses” (2024)
Musical Event of the Year - “Wait in the Truck” with Hardy (2023)
Nominations:
Entertainer of the Year (2024)
Album of the Year:
Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ (2022)
Single of the Year:
“Heart Like A Truck (2023)
“Wait in the Truck” with Hardy (2023)
“Watermelon Moonshine” (2024)
“4x4xU” (2025)
Song of the Year:
“Things A Man Oughta Know” (2022)
“Heart Like A Truck (2023)
“4x4xU” (2025)
Music Video of the Year:
“Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell (2022)
“Somewhere Over Laredo” (2025)
Musical Event of the Year:
“Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell (2022)
“Save Me” with Jelly Roll (2023)
Articles & Coverage on Across The Country with Amanda
Here’s all of our coverage of Lainey Wilson:
Country’s Cool Again: Lainey Wilson Plays Evansville, Indiana
2026 Grammy Awards Country Music Guide: Nominees, Performers, & How To Watch
Every CMA Winner and Nominee for Music Video of the Year