Lainey Wilson
Acting • Born 1992-05-19
Biography
Lainey Denay Wilson (born May 19, 1992) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Wilson performed from an early age, before going to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career as a country performer. In 2014, she released her first album, followed by a second on the Lone Chief label in 2016. Wilson secured a publishing deal and later released an extended play (EP) in 2019, including the song 'Things a Man Oughta Know'. In 2020, it was issued as a single through the BBR Music Group and eventually reached number one on the American country songs chart. Wilson has received seven Country Music Association Awards, including winning their top honor Entertainer of the Year in 2023. She has also received a Grammy Award and six Academy of Country Music Awards. Wilson made her acting debut in the 2026 romantic drama film Reminders of Him, based on the Colleen Hoover novel of the same name.
Filmography
30 credits
Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll
Movie • 2023
Self
Christmas at Graceland
Movie • 2023
Self - Performer
CMA Country Christmas 2023
Movie • 2023
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Movie • 2024
Rebel Country
Movie • 2024
Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country
Movie • 2024
Self
HARDY and Lainey Wilson: THE MOCKINGBIRD & THE CROW FALL TOUR
Movie • 2024
Self
Toby Keith: American Icon
Movie • 2024
Self
Opry 100: A Live Celebration
Movie • 2025
Self - Performer
Reminders of Him
Movie • 2026
Amy
Wicked: One Wonderful Night
Movie • 2025
Self
The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Movie • 2025
Self
59th Annual Country Music Association Awards
Movie • 2025
Host
Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool
Movie • 2026
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV • 2019
Self - Musical Guest
The Grammys
TV • 1959
Self
Yellowstone
TV • 2018
Abby
Academy of Country Music Awards
TV • 1966
Self - Performer
On the Go with Gabe
TV • 2024
Self
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
TV • 2008
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV • 2014
Self - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV • 2014
Self - Guest / Musical Guest
People's Choice Awards
TV • 1975
Self - Performer
American Music Awards
TV • 1974
Self - Musical Guest
The Emmy Awards
TV • 1949
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV • 2015
Self - Musical Guest
Celebrity Family Feud
TV • 2015
Self - Contestant
The Voice
TV • 2011
Self - Advisor
CMT Music Awards
TV • 2002
Self - Performer