Lainey Wilson made a grand entrance to start the second half of New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. To welcome in the New Year, she gave back-to-back renditions of two beloved songs: “Heart Like a Truck” and “Grease.” Following a little interval, she sang “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.”
Following other acts, she returned for two more songs. She performed “Smell Like Smoke” after playing “Watermelon Moonshine.” She returned for a second two-piece as if that weren’t enough. Before allowing Grace Bowers and Jackson Dean to perform a cover of “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love,” Wilson performed “Things a Man Oughta Know.”
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Wilson embraced the stage in a floor-length coat with a thick fur shawl reminiscent of Pendleton’s designs, which she removed to reveal a glittering bell-bottom body suit.
Her turquoise jewelry and a razor-sharp cowboy hat finished the ensemble. What’s more, she gave the audience what they had been waiting all night to witness.
The entire audience was singing along to the CMA Entertainer of the Year during her entire performance. All one has to do is watch this performance to find out how she was able to win the coveted honor.
Lainey Wilson Bids Farewell to a Momentous Year
Wilson has had incredible success in 2023. The past 12 months have seen a meteoric rise in the Louisiana native’s career.
The CMA Awards in November served as the high point of the roller coaster trip. She took nine with her into the night, more than any other nominee.
It’s crucial to remember that Wilson was only a nominee for the second time at the CMA Awards.
Wilson left the CMA Awards with five prizes. Harry’s “Wait in the Truck” won both Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year. In addition, she won Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year.
Earlier in the year, she scored a No. 1 hit with “Watermelon Moonshine.” Afterward, two Wilson-produced songs debuted at the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
The #1 songs on the charts were “Save Me” by Jelly Roll and “Never Say Never” featuring Cole Swindell.
Who is Lainey Wilson?
Lainey Denay Wilson, born on May 19, 1992, is an American singer-songwriter in the country music genre. Starting her musical journey at a young age, Wilson later made the move to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in country music. Her debut album was released in 2014, followed by her second album on the Lone Chief label in 2016.
One of Wilson’s breakthrough moments came with the release of her extended play (EP), featuring the song “Things a Man Oughta Know.” The success of this track led to a publishing deal for Wilson.
In 2019, she officially released the EP, and the BBR Music Group launched “Things a Man Oughta Know” as a single in 2020.
The song climbed to the number-one spot on the country music chart in America, marking a significant achievement in Wilson’s burgeoning career.
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