Lainey Wilson’s Journey from Camper to Country Star

Nashville, TN — Lainey Wilson has emerged as a leading star in country music, but her path to success has not been easy. Wilson, who hails from Baskin, Louisiana, moved to Nashville in 2011 right after graduating high school. Living in a camper trailer outside a recording studio, she dedicated herself to making her dreams come true.

The saying in Nashville is that it takes about ten years for musicians to break into the industry. For Wilson, that was true. Her big break came with her 2020 song, ‘Things a Man Oughta Know,’ which began to gain significant popularity. Wilson toured with Jason Aldean on his Back in the Saddle Tour in 2021, and she won the New Female Artist of the Year award at the ACM Awards in 2022.

Since then, Wilson’s career has skyrocketed. She has garnered numerous awards and consistently draws large crowds at festivals and sold-out shows across the country. Looking ahead, Wilson is set to headline alongside other major artists at the Stagecoach Festival in 2026.

To put her success into perspective, a recently surfaced clip from Wilson’s first Stagecoach performance in 2022 shows a much smaller audience compared to the massive crowds she now entertains. Her ascent in the country music world highlights her undeniable talent and perseverance.

Wilson recently gave fans a glimpse into her personal life, showcasing her home in Nashville during an episode of the Open Door series. The house reflects her unique style, filled with items that each tell a story.