Lainey Wilson

She Pretended It Was a Joke But the Hurt Behind This Song Is Real

Michael Stevens

In her full-band performance of “Neon Diamonds,” Lainey Wilson sings about barroom weddings and whiskey vows with a twinkle in ...

She Ain’t Talkin’ About California, Lainey Wilson Wrote This One for the Girls Back Home

Kevin Myers

In her live band performance of “LA,” Lainey Wilson spins a story uniquely her own. This isn’t the flashy, glamorous ...

Lainey Wilson’s Unique Songwriting: Mixing Redneck Roots with Hollywood Dreams in One Playful Tune

Sarah Sherman

Lainey Wilson has a unique way of writing songs that mix fun and real-life feelings. In one of her songs, ...

A Blink and a Breath Lainey Wilson’s Texas Sky Leaves Us Wanting More

Kevin Myers

In just 22 seconds, Lainey Wilson captures the kind of emotion most artists need an entire album to express. Her ...

How Lainey Wilson Captures Small-Town Secrets in “Small Town, Girl”

Dylan Kickham

There’s a special kind of story that only small towns tell; full of secrets, close-knit ties, and the kind of ...

How Lainey Wilson’s “Sunday Best” Turns Heartbreak into Honest Strength

Sarah Sherman

There are moments when pain hits so hard it leaves you numb and all you want is to disappear or ...

Lainey Wilson’s Raw Rooftop Acapella of “Things A Man Oughta Know” Strikes Deep

Kevin Myers

There’s something magical about stripping a song down to just voice and heart; no instruments, no extras, just pure emotion. ...

Lainey Wilson’s Soulful ‘Waste of Good Whiskey’ Captures the Pain of Heartbreak with Classic Country Sound

Sarah Sherman

Lainey Wilson is known for her honest and strong country music. In her song “Waste of Good Whiskey,” she sings ...

This Isn’t Just a Song—Lainey Wilson’s ‘Things A Man Oughta Know’ Is a Character Test Set to Country Strings

Sarah Sherman

When Lainey Wilson dropped the official video for “Things A Man Oughta Know,” she didn’t just release a hit—she released ...

A Minute of Fire—Lainey Wilson’s 2021 Sizzle Reel Shows the Rise Before the Roar

Kevin Myers

Before “Things A Man Oughta Know” made her a household name and before her album Whirlwind turned into a full-blown ...