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In celebration of her groundbreaking career, which is expanding with the release of her new documentary and headlining slots for numerous festivals, 16-time ACM, 12-time CMA, and GRAMMY Award-winning country singer Lainey Wilson is the newest cover feature of People Magazine. The cover pulls back the curtain on the world of Lainey Wilson – the rhinestones, the photoshoots, and the hustle behind it all. The recognition is well deserved – stemming from her three CMA wins this past fall – Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year for Whirlwind – alongside the release of her Netflix documentary, “Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool” on April 22, as well as her upcoming headlining slots at Stagecoach and JazzFest this spring. She has also received seven nominations in the upcoming ACM Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, which she has already won two times.

Variety labels her as “The reigning current standard-bearer for women in country,” and she has earned every word of it. Wilson recently made history hosting the CMA Awards as the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991, starred in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s “Reminders of Him,” and was selected as one of USA Today’s 2026 Women of the Year. Lainey Wilson never stops. She continues to go beyond the music, creating her own boot line through Golden West Boots, The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection, and her fifth collection with Wrangler. Her latest release, “Can’t Sit Still,” embodies that spirit – a high-paced, relentless story of a woman who’s been running since her very first breath and has no plan of stopping. The driving beat reflects the tempo of her life, being a guiding force in the music industry, and iHeartRadio declares it “Captures Wilson’s free-spirited, yet driven and hardworking character.”

A proud member of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, Wilson is a sought-after songwriter who has collaborated with artists including Post Malone, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, and Jelly Roll. She recently released her deluxe album Whirlwind, which features five additional tracks, including her No. 1 hit “Somewhere Over Laredo.” The People Magazine Cover is more than just a career milestone; it is proof that Lainey Wilson is becoming a leading figure for women in the music industry and an inspiring voice for all.

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

April 25—Indio, CA—Stagecoach 2026

May 1—New Orleans, LA—New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

May 23—Nashville, TN—Nissan Stadium*

June 13—Tampa, FL—Raymond James Stadium*

June 20—Charlotte, NC—Bank of America Stadium*

June 28—Calgary, AB—Country Thunder Alberta

July 10—Chicago, IL—Windy City Smokeout

July 12—Craven, SK—Country Thunder Saskatchewan

July 17—Pasa Robles, CA—California Mid-State Fair

August 1—Cincinnati, OH—Paycor Stadium*

August 6—Detroit Lakes, MN—WE Fest

August 7—Oshkosh, WI—Xroads41

August 8—Detroit, MI—Ford Field*

August 9—Canton, OH—Concert for Legends

August 12—Sturgis, SD—The Sturgis Buffalo Chip

August 15—Springfield, IL—Illinois State Fair

August 16—Des Moines, IA—Iowa State Fair

August 21—Atlanta, GA—Mercedes-Benz Stadium*

October 2—Ocean City, MD—Country Calling Festival

*with Chris Stapleton