Lainey Wilson - Biography Flash

Lainey Wilson's Whirlwind Week: TIME100 Next, CMA Hosting, and Bing Crosby Duet


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According to TIME magazine Lainey Wilson just scored one of her career’s proudest moments with her inclusion on the 2025 TIME100 Next list a distinction that cements her reputation as one of the world’s most influential rising stars in music and culture. Country star Miranda Lambert wrote a heartfelt tribute for her in TIME saying Wilson is “a legend already” and praising her authenticity and joy both onstage and off. Lainey shared her gratitude in an emotional Instagram story on September 30th thanking Lambert and acknowledging how deeply honored she feels. This recognition by TIME places Lainey alongside global influencers such as Gracie Abrams and Becky G underscoring her role as a defining figure in country music this year. The official TIME100 Next event takes place in New York on October 30th likely shaping her calendar as she mixes music with broader influence.

Fresh off the accolades Lainey continues her Whirlwind World Tour which just electrified fans at Blossom Music Center in Ohio on October 4th. These sold-out shows highlight the impact of her fifth studio album Whirlwind released August 23rd 2024 which Rolling Stone called “stellar” and Billboard dubbed “bold and fun.” The tour storms major venues like Madison Square Garden on October 10th before heading to Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul on October 18th signaling her immense box office draw and critical acclaim.

Adding to her high-profile streak Lainey Wilson is returning as solo host of the 59th annual CMA Awards on November 19th broadcast live from Nashville—a role she describes as an “honor” akin to “the Super Bowl” for her personally as revealed in a statement shared with outlets like KTNN and the official CMA social channels. She’s tied for the most nominations including coveted categories like Entertainer and Female Vocalist of the Year and her hosting marks her as only the third woman in history to solo host the CMA Awards. If she takes home another trophy or two her place in country music’s pantheon will be hard to ignore.

News outlets are also buzzing with the surprise holiday single Lainey dropped this week a duet with Bing Crosby on the classic Let It Snow which she announced just hours after selling out Bridgestone Arena. This cross-generational collaboration blends her modern twang with Bing’s legendary croon setting up a potential seasonal radio hit.

On the personal front Southern Living magazine features Lainey’s Nashville home in its upcoming November issue offering insights into her creative process home style and her life with fiancé Devlin “Duck” Hodges. Lainey’s Threads account featured a sweet post about Hodges on October 1st fueling fan interest in their relationship. While no dramatic controversies surfaced a recent social media video and her engagement with fans show she’s keenly aware of her country roots and her rapidly growing pop culture clout.

From sold-out arenas TIME covers and more awards buzz to making holiday cheer with an icon Lainey Wilson’s past week has shaped up as a pivotal moment in a career already marked by whirlwind momentum.

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