Lainey Wilson became a member of the Grand Ole Opry on June 7, after being surprised by the news that came from Reba McEntire.
It’s safe to say that everyone in the country community is overjoyed with that news, as everyone seems to be a Wilson fan.
Garth Brooks + Trisha Yearwood Speak Out About Lainey Wilson’s Grand Ole Opry Induction
Although McEntire invited Wilson to become a member of the Opry, it was Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood who officially inducted Wilson on June 7.
During the induction ceremony, Yearwood said, “You get it. You know what it means to love country music. You love the Grand Ole Opry, and that’s what it’s all about.”
The “She’s In Love With the Boy” singer continued. “When I think about the future of country music, I know with you in it, we’re gonna be okay.”
After the induction, Brooks had something to add on his Studio G podcast. He compared Wilson to country icon Reba McEntire.
The “The Thunder Rolls” singer said:
“She’s the first woman, probably since Reba, that you look at and go, this woman is gonna be around for a long, long time. She’s a current fad that’s going to last 40 years.”
For someone like Wilson, getting the stamp of approval like this from McEntire, Brooks and Yearwood means more to her than we might ever know.
Wilson turned to TikTok the day after her induction into the Opry and expressed all of her emotions.
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that Wilson will continue to have an epic career, and having the stamp approval from Brooks and Yearwood certainly helps.
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Surprising Things We Learned Watching Lainey Wilson’s Documentary
Lainey Wilson has taken the country music scene by storm! What most people don’t understand though is that she’s not an overnight sensation. In fact, Wilson spent 10 years in Nashville before gaining any traction in her career.
ABC’s documentary Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country takes fans back to her small hometown of Baskin, La., where the seeds of her dreams of becoming a country singer were planted.
Here are some surprising things we learned while watching the documentary.
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32 Times Lainey Wilson Stunned in Bell Bottoms
Lainey Wilson has exploded onto the country scene in the past few years. In 2023, she became the CMA Entertainer of the Year.
Ever since she stepped onto the big stages, Wilson has always rocked a pair of bell bottoms. It has become her signature look. Let’s take a look at 32 times Lainey Wilson stunned in bell bottoms.
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These Cute Pics of Lainey Wilson + Devlin Hodges Are Workin’ Overtime
Slowly, but surely, Lainey Wilson is becoming more comfortable sharing her relationship with former NFL player Devlin Hodges with the world. Although it’s unclear when their romance began, the pair made their first pubic appearance together at the 2023 ACM Awards. Then, they attended the CMA Awards together that fall.
Wilson has spoken very little about Hodges, but she did share that she’s not afraid to put him to work around her home in Nashville.
One things is for sure, these two make an adorable couple.