Lainey Wilson, a rising star in the country music scene, has witnessed her incredible journey unfold from a small town to the bright lights of Nashville. With chart-topping hits like “4x4xU” and “Watermelon Moonshine,” she captured the hearts of fans and earned the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award in 2023. Over her career, Wilson has released four studio albums and headlined numerous tours, showcasing her growing influence in the industry.
Recently, Wilson took the stage with Mumford & Sons at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for an unforgettable duet performance of “Things A Man Oughta Know.” This collaboration, while seemingly unconventional given the folk rock band’s roots in London since their formation in 2007, highlights the mutual admiration between the artists. Mumford & Sons is celebrated for their successful albums, including Wilder Mind and Delta, and their Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Babel. Their choice to feature Wilson in this special moment underscores the cross-genre appeal she has generated.
During their Nashville concert, the band not only performed “Things A Man Oughta Know” but also joined forces on “Awake My Soul,” delighting fans in attendance. The audience’s response was overwhelmingly positive, with many taking to social media to express their surprise and admiration for the duet. Comments included, “You guys should record a song together,” and “Lainey Wilson, we need this version released!!! Y’all sound amazing together.”
In the wake of this performance, Wilson reflected on the experience, praising her collaborators: “Those boys are the best. What a night.” However, the demands of her growing career have not gone unnoticed. Wilson previously spoke about the pressures of touring, revealing how her crew expanded from five to 60 people in just a year and a half. “There’s a lot of pressure around that,” she stated, emphasizing her desire to support her team while maintaining her well-being: “I gotta be able to show up my best self.”
As Lainey Wilson continues to make waves in the music industry, she remains a shining example of talent, dedication, and the ability to connect with fans across genres. Whether through her own headlining shows or surprise performances with iconic bands, Wilson is undoubtedly one of Nashville’s most promising voices.