Cast & creator
Lainey Wilson
Best known for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Lainey Denay Wilson (born May 19, 1992) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Wilson performed from an early age, before going to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career as a country performer. In 2014, she released her first album, followed by a second on the Lone Chief label in 2016. Wilson secured a publishing deal and later released an extended play (EP) in 2019, including the song 'Things a Man Oughta Know'. In 2020, it was issued as a single through the BBR Music Group and eventually reached number one on the American country songs chart. Wilson has received seven Country Music Association Awards, including winning their top honor Entertainer of the Year in 2023. She has also received a Grammy Award and six Academy of Country Music Awards. Wilson made her acting debut in the 2026 romantic drama film Reminders of Him, based on the Colleen Hoover novel of the same name.
Also known as: Lainey Denay Wilson
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film credits
17
television credits
33
1949–2026 · acting roles
7.3
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
★ 5.8The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest · 2014
★ 5.8The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest / Musical Guest · 2014
★ 6.1The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest · 2015
★ 6.2The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self - Musical Guest · 2019
★ 5.3Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · 2003
Across film & television
Filmography (34)
Showing 34 of 34 credits
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest / Musical Guest
2014The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
2015The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self - Musical Guest
2019Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
Yellowstone
Abby
2018
The Voice
Self - Advisor
2011
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Self
2008
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
Celebrity Family Feud
Self - Contestant
2015
People's Choice Awards
Self - Performer
1975
American Music Awards
Self - Musical Guest
1974
Reminders of Him
Amy
2026
Twisters
Songs
2024
Academy of Country Music Awards
Self - Performer
1966
CMT Music Awards
Self - Performer
2002
The Emmy Awards
Self
1949
On the Go with Gabe
Self
2024
Wicked: One Wonderful Night
Self
2025
Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool
Self
2026
Opry 100: A Live Celebration
Self - Performer
2025
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
2024
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards
Self
2025
The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Self
20259/11 Tribute in Light: Live from Lower Manhattan
Self - "Amazing Grace"
2026
Toby Keith: American Icon
Self
2024
The Grammys
Self
1959
Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll
Self
2023
CMA Country Christmas 2023
2023
Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country
Self
2024
Christmas at Graceland
Self - Performer
2023
Rebel Country
Self
2024
HARDY and Lainey Wilson: THE MOCKINGBIRD & THE CROW FALL TOUR
Self
2024
59th Annual Country Music Association Awards
Host
2025