Lainey Wilson, the rising star from Baskin, Louisiana, is riding high with the release of her fifth studio album, Whirlwind, following the success of her GRAMMY-winning 2022 album, Bell Bottom Country. Since her breakthrough in 2020 with the hit “Things A Man Oughta Know,” the 32-year-old has quickly become Nashville’s newest sensation. Her success, however, is not just due to her talent but also her commitment to fostering a sense of sisterhood among women in country music, rather than competing with them.
Recently, Wilson, who was named Entertainer of the Year, revealed that her approach to the industry has been shaped significantly by the mentorship of fellow country star Miranda Lambert. Lambert, who burst onto the Nashville scene in 2005 with her album Kerosene, has become one of the most influential country artists of the past two decades. Now, at 40, Lambert has taken Wilson under her wing, offering guidance that Wilson describes as invaluable.
