Lainey Wilson on Yellowstone, Friendship with Taylor Sheridan, and the Western Revival
Lainey Wilson’s star is shining brighter than ever, and she’s making waves both in the country music scene and on the hit show Yellowstone . The country music sensation first graced the Yellowstone set in 2022, playing Abby, a soulful country singer and a close friend to the Dutton family. What’s fascinating about her role is that it was tailor-made for her by the show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan, who had her in mind when crafting Abby. For Wilson, this wasn’t just an acting gig but a chance to expand her horizon, marking her first acting role since she once impersonated Hannah Montana at birthday parties. She chuckles, recalling how far removed her acting experience was from her role in Yellowstone .
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She was initially unaware of the massive cultural impact the show would have. It wasn’t until her music started to appear on the show that she realized how important Yellowstone would be for her career. Fans began showing up to her concerts, expressing how they discovered her through the show, a moment that truly opened her eyes to the power of the series. Wilson's chemistry with Sheridan, born out of a shared love for horses, led to Abby’s creation—a character who gets to wear the same style and sing the same songs as Wilson herself, creating a deep personal connection.
Fast forward to 2023, and Wilson's career took another leap as she became the first woman since Taylor Swift to win the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award at the CMAs. In 2024, she was invited to join the legendary Grand Ole Opry, an honor she describes as a surreal friendship with icons like Reba McEntire. Wilson is a product of a new generation of country musicians who merge traditional sounds with modern influences, and she’s excited to see where country music will go in the next decade.
What Wilson loves most about Yellowstone is how it has revived a sense of Western culture, something she deeply connects with. Growing up around horses, rodeos, and cowboy hats, she’s proud of her roots. The rise of Western fashion, like Wrangler jeans and cowboy hats, is something Wilson fully embraces. She even wrote a song called "Country’s Cool Again" to celebrate this trend, which was sparked in part by Sheridan’s work on Yellowstone . “People are craving authenticity,” she says, and that’s what the Western aesthetic represents—an honest, grounded way of life.
Wilson also admits that when she first began in the country music scene, she knew her look needed to stand out. That’s when she decided to embrace bell-bottom jeans and big hats. It was a bold move at a time when the industry favored a different look. But for Wilson, it was all about authenticity. "I wanted to make sure my music and my image aligned," she explains. "Sometimes you have to serve it on a silver platter and say, this is what it is, even if it’s not everyone’s cup of tea."
Now, with her career steadily growing, Wilson is taking a moment to reflect. She’s proud of the journey she’s been on, from performing in bell-bottoms to creating music that feels both familiar and fresh. As she looks forward to the future, Wilson is excited for the next chapter, where she hopes to keep embracing who she truly is—Lainey, the artist, the friend, and the person grounded by the simple joys of life. Whether it’s touring, writing songs, or living in the moment, she’s ready to continue her journey with the same passion and authenticity that have defined her path so far.
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