d++ Lainey Wilson Just Made CMA History And She Is Laughing All the Way to the Stage. d++
It has been 34 years since a woman stood alone to host the CMA Awards. That number alone sounds wild in a world full of country queens. But now, Lainey Wilson is breaking that streak with her signature fire and charm. Maybe it is because Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning decided to take a break, or maybe it is because Lainey’s rise in country music has been impossible to ignore. Sitting across from Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now crew, she could barely believe it herself. “I looked it up too and I was like, there’s no way,” she said, still sounding half in shock, half ready to grab the mic and run with it. You can tell she means it when she says she loves to “run her mouth” and loves country music even more.
Lainey’s voice carried a mix of disbelief and pride, like someone realizing they just stepped into history. The last woman to do this alone was Reba McEntire in 1991. She laughed as she talked about her former co hosts, Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning saying she guessed they were happy to “have a year off.” The warmth in her tone made it clear there were no hard feelings, just good country humor, the kind that feels like a wink across a stage light.
Lainey Wilson chats with Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now
Fans could not get enough. One wrote that they “could listen to Lainey talk all day,” while another said, “Reba would be proud.” The comments filled up with love, laughter, and a lot of “you go girl” energy. People were not just excited for the show, they were proud to see a country artist they could relate to getting her moment. It felt like everyone in the comments section was cheering from the front row.
After hearing her talk about roasting Luke Combs and making the CMA crowd laugh, it is easy to imagine how much fun that stage will be. But Lainey is more than charm and jokes. A few clicks later, that same confidence shows up again, this time through her music. Her live performance of “Rolling Stone” brings out the other side of her: the artist who sings like she is telling you her life story.
Lainey Wilson – Rolling Stone (Live Full Band Performance)
The band kicked in, and Lainey’s voice filled the room, steady, soulful, and just a little bit wild. “Rolling Stone” came alive with electric guitars and heart. You could almost feel the dust and neon lights mixing in the air. Viewers called it “pure Bell Bottom Country,” and they were right. Every note felt lived-in, every word worn like denim that fits just right.
Lainey Wilson is not just singing songs; she is writing her own chapter in country history. She moves between humor and heartbreak like she was born on both sides of the stage. Her voice holds strength, truth and the kind of grit that only comes from living it. Follow Lainey Wilson on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Her journey is proof that country music still has room for big hearts, bold voices, and one proud woman running the show.
