Lainey Denay Wilson was born on May 19, 1992, in Baskin, Louisiana. She began writing songs at age nine and playing guitar at eleven, influenced by country music traditions. After high school, she moved to Nashville in August 2011, living in a camper trailer outside a recording studio while pursuing a career in country music. Wilson's breakthrough came with her 2020 single 'Things a Man Oughta Know,' which topped the Country Airplay chart. Key albums include Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' (2021), Bell Bottom Country (2022), and Whirlwind (2024), the latter earning a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album. She has won multiple CMA and ACM Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 2023 and 2024, and a Grammy. Her style blends traditional country with modern elements, termed 'Bell Bottom Country.' Wilson is known for energetic live performances on sold-out tours across America, Australia, and Europe, as well as at festivals like Stagecoach and Lollapalooza.