Lainey Wilson Lands Cover Of People Magazine

Official Announcement | Published: Apr 16, 2026 1:30 PM EDT

(BBR) 16x ACM, 12x CMA and Grammy Award-winner Lainey Wilson is featured on the current cover of People Magazine in celebration of her groundbreaking career.

The recognition arrives during a period of non-stop activity for Wilson, who is the subject of a new in-depth documentary, Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool, set for release April 22 on Netflix, will headline Stagecoach and JazzFest this spring and is nominated for seven awards at the upcoming ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year (following two consecutive wins in the category), Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year ("Somewhere Over Laredo," as artist and songwriter), Single of the Year ("Somewhere Over Laredo"), Music Event of the Year ("Trailblazer" with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert) and Visual Media of the Year ("Somewhere Over Laredo").

Wilson also recently made her film acting debut in Universal's adaptation of Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him, was selected as one of USA Today's 2026 Women of the Year and released her new song, "Can't Sit Still." Written by Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Aslan Freeman and Dallas Wilson, "Can't Sit Still" is a snapshot of Wilson's life as an unstoppable global superstar. Continuing to receive widespread attention, the song is included on this week's all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart, while Billboard calls it "a rollicking stomp of a song where the frenetic music perfectly matches the driving lyrics," and iHeartRadio declares, "[it] captures Wilson's free-spirited, yet driven and hard-working character."

"The reigning current standard-bearer for women in country" (Variety), Wilson is in the midst of yet another monumental year. This past fall, she hosted the 59th CMA Awards (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991), where she also won three awards: Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (Whirlwind). She also released the deluxe version of her acclaimed album, Whirlwind, in August, which features five additional tracks, including her #1 single, "Somewhere Over Laredo." Read the full profile HERE.

The Grand Ole Opry member is a prolific, sought-after songwriter, who has scored nine #1 hits including "4x4xU," "Wildflowers And Wild Horses," "Watermelon Moonshine" and the 2x PLATINUM Certified "Heart Like A Truck," in addition to award-winning collaborations with Cole Swindell ("Never Say Never"), Jelly Roll ("Save Me") and HARDY ("wait in the truck"). Moreover, Wilson has collaborated with artists such as Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton and Post Malone, made her acting debut in Paramount's hit television series, "Yellowstone," and recently launched her fifth collection with Wrangler, as well as her own boot (Golden West Boots) and jewelry lines (The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection).
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
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