Lainey Wilson - Audio Biography

Lainey Wilson's Epic Week: CMA Solo Host, New Music, and More


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Lainey Wilson is having one of the most high-profile weeks of her career, cementing her place in country music history and keeping both headlines and social media abuzz. Just hours from now, Wilson will become only the third woman ever to host the CMA Awards solo, following legends Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, according to The Tennessean. This marks a major leap for Wilson, who just a year ago was cohosting alongside Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. She’s openly shared her nerves and excitement, telling Taste of Country that when she texted Reba McEntire for a simple hosting tip, the country icon sent her a full list instead—evidence of the big shoes Wilson is filling and the pressure she feels to rise to the occasion.

As she steps on stage at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Wilson is also tied for the most nominations at this year’s CMAs—six in total, including Entertainer of the Year, an award she won in 2023—and she’ll also be a featured performer in a much-anticipated lineup. Notably, tonight isn’t just important for Wilson’s career, but for country music’s narrative around female leadership and representation in mainstream award shows, as highlighted by People.

Adding to her whirlwind schedule, Wilson just released a festive new EP, Peace Love and Cowboys Holiday Edition, as reported by 92.1 Hank FM. The record features a holiday version of the title track, a digital duet with Bing Crosby for Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow, and a cover of George Strait’s Christmas Cookies. There’s even a physical release set to drop later this week, with Wilson slated to perform these songs at the Grand Ole Opry’s Christmas show on December 10—an announcement being widely shared by country music social accounts and in coverage from Crank the Hank Seattle.

Still basking from the successful conclusion of her Whirlwind Tour earlier this month, which spanned North America from August through November according to Ticketmaster, Wilson kept her fans talking following her November 11 show at Orlando’s Kia Center—notably for her memorable stage outfits, which even sparked fan debates online.

On the personal side, Fox News spotlighted Wilson’s engagement to Devlin Duck Hodges, with anticipation around his appearance by her side at the CMAs. Recent social media trends have centered around her hosting role, the new holiday EP, and that quirky Reba advice exchange, feeding Wilson’s reputation as both a musical force and a relatable, down-to-earth star. Her ongoing Tough as Nails exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame, running through July 2025, doubles down on her lasting impact as country’s new icon-in-the-making. With solo hosting duties, new music, live performances, and her high-profile engagement, this week is one for Lainey Wilson’s biography—front page material in both Nashville and beyond.

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