Lainey Wilson Age, Height, Partner & Biography

Lainey Wilson is a 34-year-old American country singer from Baskin, Louisiana, best known for “Things a Man Oughta Know” and “Heart Like a Truck”. Born Lainey Denay Wilson on May 19, 1992, she won the CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year in 2023 and a Grammy for Best Country Album in 2024.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lainey Denay Wilson
Age	34 years old
Date of Birth	May 19, 1992
Birthplace	Baskin, Louisiana, USA
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Partner	Devlin “Duck” Hodges (engaged 2025)
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, actress
Known For	“Things a Man Oughta Know”, “Heart Like a Truck”
Years Active	2011–present

Who Is Lainey Wilson?

Lainey Wilson is an American country singer and songwriter known for the hits “Things a Man Oughta Know” and “Heart Like a Truck”. She won the CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year in 2023 and the Grammy Award for Best Country Album in 2024 for Bell Bottom Country.

Lainey Wilson, whose full name is Lainey Denay Wilson, also played the musician Abby on the television series Yellowstone. She is known for her bell-bottom style and her blend of traditional and modern country music.

Early Life & Background

Lainey Wilson was born Lainey Denay Wilson on May 19, 1992, in Baskin, Louisiana. She grew up in the small farming town and began performing as a child, singing at local events and impersonating Hannah Montana at birthday parties.

After graduating from high school she moved to Nashville in 2011, living in a camper trailer outside a recording studio while she worked to build her career. She released her self-titled debut album in 2014 and Tougher in 2016.

Career

Lainey Wilson’s breakthrough came with “Things a Man Oughta Know” in 2020, which topped country radio and won Song of the Year at the 2022 CMA Awards. Her album Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ was released in 2021.

Her album Bell Bottom Country was released in October 2022 and included the hits “Heart Like a Truck” and “Watermelon Moonshine”. It won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album in 2024. She also appeared as Abby on Yellowstone in 2022 and sang on “Save Me” with Jelly Roll.

Her fifth album, Whirlwind, was released in August 2024 and included the singles “Hang Tight Honey” and “4x4xU”. She won the CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year in 2023 and Female Vocalist of the Year in 2022 and 2023.

Facts About Lainey Wilson

• She was born in Baskin, Louisiana, and moved to Nashville in 2011.
• She lived in a camper trailer when she first arrived in Nashville.
• “Things a Man Oughta Know” won Song of the Year at the 2022 CMA Awards.
• She won the Grammy for Best Country Album in 2024 for Bell Bottom Country.
• She played Abby on the television series Yellowstone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Lainey Wilson?

Lainey Wilson is 34 years old. She was born on May 19, 1992, in Baskin, Louisiana.

How tall is Lainey Wilson?

Lainey Wilson is 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) tall.

Who is Lainey Wilson’s partner?

Lainey Wilson’s partner is Devlin “Duck” Hodges, a former NFL quarterback. They got engaged in February 2025.

What is Lainey Wilson best known for?

Lainey Wilson is best known for “Things a Man Oughta Know”, “Heart Like a Truck” and her album Bell Bottom Country.

Did Lainey Wilson win a Grammy?

Yes. Lainey Wilson won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album in 2024 for Bell Bottom Country.

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