Lainey Wilsonknows to “Never Say Never,” considering what a whirlwind her career has been in the past year.
Thecountrymusic star, 31, appears on the latest episode of CMT’s digital interview and documentary seriesOn the Road, which offers fans behind-the-scenes access to the biggest names in country. With the episode’s release on CMT’s YouTube, Instagram and Facebook channels Wednesday, the candid installment follows Wilson over the course of several days in December 2023 as she plays a four-night residency at Las Vegas' Virgin Theater.
Lainey Wilson in CMT’s ‘On the Road’.CMT/YouTube
CMT/YouTube
“I always think back to a time of my life where I wish I was busy, I wish people were noticing me or my music and I was praying for opportunities,” she says at one point in the episode, which documents her busy schedule, ranging from meet-and-greets to brand initiatives to interviews. “Anytime I do feel like, ‘Man, how much more do I actually have to give?’ I have to make time to actually fill my cup so I can give more.”
She also points to having a good team and support system. (Herboyfriend Devlin “Duck” Hodgesgives her a sweet kiss on the cheek before a show during the episode.)
Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert in CMT’s ‘On the Road’.CMT/YouTube
“She’s awesome — I mean she’s become one of my mentors,” Wilson says. “She’s there for me. When I feel like, man, as a female in this industry, who can I go to, who can I call and be like, ‘What would you do in this situation,’ or, ‘How would you handle this?’ or ‘Hey, when you’re feeling under the weather and you’re losing your voice and this is happening, what do you do?’ She’s that person I call.”
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The clip also features unseen footage of the “Watermelon Moonshine” artist horseback riding, sharing old family photos, sharing a heartfelt message to her young, female fans and more.
Lainey Wilson in New York City in August 2023.Rob Kim/Getty
Rob Kim/Getty
Wilson’sOn the Roadpremieres just days before she will make herGrammysdebut, as this year she is up for her first-evernominationsat the award show. The singer-songwriter is received nods for both best country album forBell Bottom Countryand best country duo/group performance for her team-up withJelly Roll,“Save Me.”
Last year, the country artist received the covetedentertainer of the year awardat the 2023CMA Awards.
This year, Wilson will continue her run of live performances with theCountry’s Cool Again Tour, which features over 35 dates in major cities and kicks off in May.
source: people.com
