Step inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and it feels like Lainey Wilson’s voice is calling you home. In a fun TikTok video, Lainey surprised everyone by inviting fans to visit her special exhibit called “Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails.” This is not just about shiny trophies and pretty outfits; it is like stepping into her life story. You can see how she went from growing up on a farm in Baskin, Louisiana, to working super hard and finally making it big in Nashville.
The exhibit is filled with a wide range of interesting items! There’s her CMA Entertainer of the Year trophy, the sparkly stage outfits she’s worn at concerts, and even personal treasures that tell stories about her tough times and impressive victories. “It’s been a long road, but I’m proud of every part of it,” Lainey said while visiting the museum. In her TikTok video, she talks to her fans like a friend, inviting them to learn about her life and dreams.
See the exhibit “@Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails,” now open at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
The exhibit opened in July 2025 and will be open until June 2026. People who visit say they leave feeling inspired by how hard Lainey worked to reach her goals. At a special songwriter session at the museum, she even surprised the crowd by pulling a young fan on stage to sing “4X4XU” with her. Moments like that show how much Lainey loves connecting with her fans not just through music but through genuine, heartfelt moments.
But Lainey doesn’t just shine in museums; she also wowed fans with her Tiny Desk Concert! This is a unique type of show where the stage is small and intimate, and singers perform up close to the audience. Lainey sang three songs from her 2024 album Whirlwind and ended with her big hit, “Heart Like a Truck.” Did you know she used to dress up as Hannah Montana in high school? Now she’s winning Grammy awards, talk about a glow-up!
Lainey Wilson: Tiny Desk Concert
The Tiny Desk performance was full of fun and energy. “Ring Finger,” one of her songs made everyone laugh with its clever lyrics “I got the ring / He got the finger.” Lainey’s performance felt like she was sharing her life and stories with friends, mixing emotional songs with playful moments that made everyone cheer.
From surprising fans on TikTok to rocking live shows, Lainey Wilson shows that along with being a singer, she is also a storyteller with a lot of heart. Whether she is sharing her life in a museum exhibit or leaving her cowboy hat behind at Tiny Desk as a fun keepsake, she inspires everyone to dream big and never give up. Want to see what she’s up to next? Follow Lainey on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok—her next surprise might be even more incredible than this!