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Forbes
2 days ago
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- Forbes
Lainey Wilson To Be Honored By Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 26: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Lainey Wilson attends the 2025 American Music Awards ... More at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Country star Lainey Wilson is being honored with a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced Tuesday that it is honoring the hitmaking singer, songwriter and musician with the new exhibit Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails. In May, Wilson won her second consecutive Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year award. In total, Wilson has won 16 ACM Awards. The exhibit will open at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on July 18 and run through June 30, 2026. "It's a dream come true to have my own exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and such an incredible honor to be included next to so many of my heroes and legendary artists," Wilson said in a statement from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. "These past few years have been a complete whirlwind, and it's going to be really amazing to see the whole journey captured in the exhibit, along with some special items from growing up in Louisiana,' Wilson added. 'I can't wait to see how it turned out and for my family, friends and fans to check it out." Wilson's hits include Things a Man Oughta Know," "Heart Like a Truck" and "Watermelon Moonshine." In addtion to winning the Entertainer of the Year honor at the 2025 ACM Awards in May, Wilson won trophies for Female Artist of the Year, Artist-Songwriter of the Year and Album of the Year for Whirlwind. On May 26, Wilson also performed at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas. Several items from Lainey Wilson's life and career will be on display at the exhibit honoring the country star at the Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails exhibit. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum said in the announcement that the exhibit will include: In its summary of the hitmaker's career, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum noted in a statement, "Wilson grew up in Baskin, Louisiana … riding horses and four-wheelers and swimming in nearby Big Creek with her older sister. 'Wilson envisioned a career as a country artist and started working to make it happen from a young age — singing publicly for the first time at her kindergarten graduation and writing songs for fun by the time she was 10. As a teenager, she learned how to handle herself in front of audiences through performances, pageants and local talent competitions.' Information about the exhibit and how to get tickets to the museum are available on the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum website.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country Music Hall of Fame Makes Huge Lainey Wilson Announcement
Country Music Hall of Fame Makes Huge Lainey Wilson Announcement originally appeared on Parade. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum made a huge announcement for fans on Tuesday, June 17. Wilson, 33, the sassy songstress behind such hits as "Things a Man Oughta Know," "Heart Like a Truck," "Watermelon Moonshine" and "Wildflowers and Wild Horses," is getting her very own exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails will trace Wilson's story "from her upbringing on her family's farm in Baskin, Louisiana, to her rise to global fame," according to the press release. The exhibit opens on July 18 and will run until June press release continues, "Wilson grew up in Baskin, Louisiana…riding horses and four-wheelers and swimming in nearby Big Creek with her older sister. Wilson envisioned a career as a country artist and started working to make it happen from a young age — singing publicly for the first time at her kindergarten graduation and writing songs for fun by the time she was 10. As a teenager, she learned how to handle herself in front of audiences through performances, pageants and local talent competitions. "In 2011, Wilson moved to Nashville. Her one connection to the country music business was Jerry Cupit, a family friend from Franklin Parish who became her producer, a songwriting partner and a mentor. His death in 2014 left Wilson's future in Nashville uncertain, but she refused to give up. In 2015, she met Mandelyn Monchick, who advocated for Wilson as a friend before officially becoming her manager and introduced Wilson to Aslan Freeman, now her bandleader." The exhibit will include stage wear, instruments, photographs, childhood memorabilia and more. Examples of items to be displayed include: The first tooled leather saddle Wilson used as a child. The Montana Silversmiths custom-made silver and gold belt buckle — engraved with the brand of her family's farm in Baskin, Louisiana, and ornamented with rhinestones — that Wilson wore to the Country Music Association Awards in 2022. Sixteen-year-old Wilson's journal, where she wrote, 'My dream is to become a country singer/songwriter. I know I can do it.' A program for Baskin School's kindergarten graduation listing Wilson's first public performance, when she sang 'Butterfly Kisses.' One of Wilson's first hats, given to her by a fellow musician who is also a hatmaker. A Go Vicki! fringed jacket belonging to Wilson's mother, which Wilson wore when she performed at Saddlebags, a country music venue in Savannah, Georgia, on February 9, 2018. A Wrangler trench coat, denim vest and jeans — all embellished with rhinestones — and the Charlie 1 Horse by Lainey Wilson hat she wore during her halftime performance at the NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. The floral-pattern shirt, Cat O' Nine studded bell bottoms and rhinestone-embellished Kippys belt Wilson wore during her debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry, February 14, 2020. The rhinestone-embellished Wrangler vest; Wrangler jeans, accented with feathers and rhinestones; and Rotate metallic bustier Wilson wore at her 'Country's Cool Again' performance at Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater on June 1, 2024. The Wrangler denim vest and studded jeans Wilson wore in her role as Abby in the series finale of 'Yellowstone,' when she performed 'Hang Tight Honey' on location at Billy Bob's Texas, a historic country music venue in Fort Worth. The Dolce & Gabbana rawhide leather shirt and Alice + Olivia suede bell-bottoms Wilson wore during the photo shoot for her 2024 album, Whirlwind. The Norma Kamali-designed patchwork-pattern blazer and matching bell-bottoms Wilson wore when she made her first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, May 26, 2022. The Carolina Herrera-designed strapless satin bell-bottom jumpsuit with ruffled pant hems that Wilson wore on the red carpet at the CMA Awards in 2023."From a young age, Lainey Wilson had an unwavering vision and faith in herself,' said Kyle Young, chief executive officer of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, in a statement. 'This exhibit will examine the seeds of her career, including the requisite talent, hard work and ingenuity throughout her ten-year journey in Nashville that fueled her emergence as a globally popular and beloved artist. As her career has flourished, she continues to reflect these roots and core values in her music and life.' 'It's a dream come true to have my own exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and such an incredible honor to be included next to so many of my heroes and legendary artists,' added Wilson. 'These past few years have been a complete whirlwind, and it's going to be really amazing to see the whole journey captured in the exhibit, along with some special items from growing up in Louisiana. I can't wait to see how it turned out and for my family, friends and fans to check it out.' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Country Music Hall of Fame Makes Huge Lainey Wilson Announcement first appeared on Parade on Jun 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM TO OPEN NEW EXHIBITION, LAINEY WILSON: TOUGH AS NAILS
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will explore the life and career of hitmaking artist and songwriter Lainey Wilson in a new exhibition, Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails. Tracing Wilson's story from her upbringing on her family's farm in Baskin, Louisiana, to her rise to global fame, the exhibit will be open from July 18 until June 2026 and is included with museum admission. "From a young age, Lainey Wilson had an unwavering vision and faith in herself," said Kyle Young, chief executive officer of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. "This exhibit will examine the seeds of her career, including the requisite talent, hard work and ingenuity throughout her ten-year journey in Nashville that fueled her emergence as a globally popular and beloved artist. As her career has flourished, she continues to reflect these roots and core values in her music and life." "It's a dream come true to have my own exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and such an incredible honor to be included next to so many of my heroes and legendary artists," said Wilson. "These past few years have been a complete whirlwind, and it's going to be really amazing to see the whole journey captured in the exhibit, along with some special items from growing up in Louisiana. I can't wait to see how it turned out and for my family, friends and fans to check it out." In support of the exhibit, there will be a Songwriter Session with Aaron Raitiere and Jon Decious in the museum's Ford Theater. The museum will hold a variety of programs throughout the life of the exhibit, including arts and crafts programming for families. Visitors can find more information on upcoming programming on the museum's website. The exhibit will include stage wear, instruments, photographs, childhood memorabilia and more. Examples of items to be displayed include: The first tooled leather saddle Wilson used as a child. The Montana Silversmiths custom-made silver and gold belt buckle — engraved with the brand of her family's farm in Baskin, Louisiana, and ornamented with rhinestones — that Wilson wore to the Country Music Association Awards in 2022. Sixteen-year-old Wilson's journal, where she wrote, "My dream is to become a country singer/songwriter. I know I can do it." A program for Baskin School's kindergarten graduation listing Wilson's first public performance, when she sang "Butterfly Kisses." One of Wilson's first hats, given to her by a fellow musician who is also a hatmaker. A Go Vicki! fringed jacket belonging to Wilson's mother, which Wilson wore when she performed at Saddlebags, a country music venue in Savannah, Georgia, on February 9, 2018. A Wrangler trench coat, denim vest and jeans — all embellished with rhinestones — and the Charlie 1 Horse by Lainey Wilson hat she wore during her halftime performance at the NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. The sequined tank top Wilson wore while impersonating Hannah Montana in the late 2000s. The floral-pattern shirt, Cat O' Nine studded bell bottoms and rhinestone-embellished Kippys belt Wilson wore during her debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry, February 14, 2020. The rhinestone-embellished Wrangler vest; Wrangler jeans, accented with feathers and rhinestones; and Rotate metallic bustier Wilson wore at her "Country's Cool Again" performance at Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater on June 1, 2024. The Wrangler denim vest and studded jeans Wilson wore in her role as Abby in the series finale of "Yellowstone," when she performed "Hang Tight Honey" on location at Billy Bob's Texas, a historic country music venue in Fort Worth. The Dolce & Gabbana rawhide leather shirt and Alice + Olivia suede bell bottoms Wilson wore during the photo shoot for her 2024 album, Whirlwind. The Norma Kamali-designed patchwork-pattern blazer and matching bell bottoms Wilson wore when she made her first appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," May 26, 2022. The Carolina Herrera-designed strapless satin bell-bottom jumpsuit with ruffled pant hems Wilson wore on the red carpet at the Country Music Association Awards in 2023. Wilson grew up in Baskin, Louisiana, a farming community in Franklin Parish in the northeastern part of the state — riding horses and four-wheelers and swimming in nearby Big Creek with her older sister. Wilson envisioned a career as a country artist and started working to make it happen from a young age — singing publicly for the first time at her kindergarten graduation and writing songs for fun by the time she was 10. As a teenager, she learned how to handle herself in front of audiences through performances, pageants and local talent competitions. In addition to writing her own songs, Wilson spent her teenage years impersonating fictional pop superstar Hannah Montana, played in the Disney television series by Miley Cyrus, and booking herself under her own name as Montana's opening act. In 2011, Wilson moved to Nashville. Her one connection to the country music business was Jerry Cupit, a family friend from Franklin Parish who became her producer, a songwriting partner and a mentor. His death in 2014 left Wilson's future in Nashville uncertain, but she refused to give up. In 2015, she met Mandelyn Monchick, who advocated for Wilson as a friend before officially becoming her manager and introduced Wilson to Aslan Freeman, now her bandleader. Wilson signed a song-publishing contract at Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2017 and a recording contract with BBR Music Group's Broken Bow Records one year later. She enjoyed several early-career wins in 2019 and made her Grand Ole Opry debut in February 2020, but her debut single was not a hit and she struggled financially. When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, Wilson focused on building a following online. Her next single, "Things a Man Oughta Know," became her first country radio #1, ten years after she moved to Nashville. Wilson has continued her success with a chart-topping mix of solo songs and high-profile duets that have made her a near-constant presence on country radio. At the 2023 CMA Awards, she won five trophies and became the first woman to win Entertainer of the Year since Taylor Swift in 2011. Wilson is the reigning Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year two years running. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum collects, preserves and interprets country music and its history for the education and entertainment of diverse audiences. In exhibitions, publications, digital media and educational programs, the museum explores the cultural importance and enduring beauty of the art form. The museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and is among the most-visited history museums in the U.S. The Country Music Foundation operates Historic RCA Studio B®, Hatch Show Print® poster shop, CMF Records, the Frist Library and Archive and CMF Press. Museum programs are supported in part by Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and Tennessee Arts Commission. More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at or by calling (615) 416-2001. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Lainey Wilson reveals her choice of funeral song
Lainey Wilson wants the same funeral song as her grandparents. The 33-year-old singer has revealed that when her time comes, she wants mourners to listen to an "old hymn called Beulah Land" because it has become something of a family tradition. Asked to name the song she would like played at her funeral, she told The Observer: "An old hymn called Beulah Land that both my grandpa and my grandma had when they passed away, because they both said they wanted it played at their funeral." Meanwhile, the Heart Like A Truck hitmaker started her career by impersonating Hannah Montana - who was the fictional pop star played by Miley Cyrus in the late 2000s in the Disney Channel sitcom of the same name - but admitted that these days, she can no longer bear to listen to the theme song from the hit series. She said: "The song I can no longer listen to [is] The Best of Both Worlds by Hannah Montana, because I used to be a Hannah Montana impersonator. It's not because I don't love the song any more, it's just that I sang it so many times, I'm never going to crank it back up." Lainey previously admitted that she is a huge fan of Miley - who since her days as Hannah Montana has gone on to an incredibly succesful solo career in her own right and recently released her ninth studio album Something Beautiful - and remembered that impersonating the wig-wearing singer became a "job" for her in her teenage years. She told E! News: "I love Miley Cyrus, I used to impersonate Hannah Montana when I was little. I did that for like five years. That was my middle school, high school job. "Every weekend I would do birthday parties, fairs, festivals, St. Jude, all of it. I would open up as Lainey Wilson for Hannah Montana."
Yahoo
12-06-2025
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Lainey Wilson Fans 'Obsessed' With Green Leather Cowgirl Outfit: 'Holy Smokes'
Lainey Wilson Fans 'Obsessed' With Green Leather Cowgirl Outfit: 'Holy Smokes' originally appeared on Parade. Country singer continues to wow fans with her trendy fashion, with the 33-year-old rocking a leather outfit fit for a cowgirl at the CMA Fest this June. On June 6, Wilson shared some memories from CMA Fest on Instagram, writing in the caption, "CMAfest Pt. 1 🫶🏼✨ So much to be grateful for," teasing that there is more to come. 🎬 In the first photo, Wilson posed in a sultry, country-style outfit composed of dark green leather pants and a matching tube top. She added a statement necklace with dangling pieces that fell past her waist. To complete the look, Wilson wore her blonde hair curled with a black wide-brimmed hat on tagged Erick Frost, who was likely the photographer, in the photo. Wilson also shared many other photos in the post showing off the outfit and another she wore in Nashville, Tenn. as she performed on stage and socialized with others in the industry. Fans rushed to the comments of Wilson's Instagram update to share appreciation for the outfit, with notes like, "HOLY SMOKES 😍😍🔥🔥," and "yes ma'am with the leather fit 🙌." Another fan declared the "Heart Like A Truck" singer "the coolest cowgirl ever," while someone else simply said, "OBSESSED. ❤️." More wrote, "Gorgeous 😍 love the fit Lainey ❤️," "The coolest there is," and "Simply breathtaking."Lainey Wilson Fans 'Obsessed' With Green Leather Cowgirl Outfit: 'Holy Smokes' first appeared on Parade on Jun 7, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
