Lainey Wilson Has An Exhibit Coming To The Country Music Hall Of Fame
Country superstar Lainey Wilson is now featured in a Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit!
The exhibit, titled “Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails”, opened on Friday (July 18) and will run through June 2026. It will showcase Wilson’s life and career through personal items like handwritten lyrics, childhood journals, and early bell-bottoms.
The exhibit’s opening was celebrated with a party where Wilson spoke about the significance, saying she was deeply honored to be featured in the Hall of Fame.
“This moment feels surreal and I can’t even begin to express how deeply grateful I am and just so honored to have my very own exhibit here at the Country Music Hall of Fame. That just sounds crazy coming out of my mouth, to be honest with you,” the singer said. “I have always respected the history of country music, and I wanted to learn more about this genre that is rooted in truth and in damn good stories. And I cannot believe now I’ve got an exhibit of my own.”
Wilson Credits Her Parents For Shaping Her Music Career
The country star credits her parents for getting her to where she stands today, saying they encouraged her music from the very beginning.
“My mama would sit in the bathroom where the acoustics were the best, and she would listen to every lyric I ever wrote, and then I’d go play it for daddy and he would listen to the finished product and he would tap his foot if he liked it. And I knew that if he didn’t tap his foot, I needed to get back in there and work on it a little bit more,” she shared.
Wilson also joked that she was proud her mom collected so many of her things, allowing her to have so many incredible items on display in the exhibit.
“I have never been more proud of the fact that my mama was a hoarder until now,” she laughed. “She kept absolutely everything, and that means the world to me today. I got to walk through there and really just, it put a lot of things into perspective for me.”
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Lainey Has Had An Unstoppable Few Years
2025 has been quite the remarkable year for Wilson, as she has won multiple awards and released a number of new songs.
Earlier this year, the country singer took home four new Academy of Country Music Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, making her the first woman in more than 10 years to win the title two years in a row!
Wilson is not only insanely talented at singing, she is also successful businesswoman!
In June, she officially launched her own boot brand, Golden West Boots and posted a video on her Instagram at the time, revealing the new “Artisan Crafted” line.
Wilson announced in May of 2024 the opening of her very own bar in Tennessee.
Bell Bottoms Up is located in the heart of downtown Nashville, and with two live music stages and four bars, has been a local favorite among tourists and natives alike.
The bar represents her home state of Louisiana, offering delicious Southern flavors, Cajun-inspired food and many New Orleans-themed drinks.
“I’ve had a dream of opening my own bar on Broadway for years and last night we got to celebrate making that dream a reality. I’ve always said that if I ever had my own place, it would be called Bell Bottoms Up and I would bring a bit of Louisiana to Nashville,” Wilson said at the time of the grand opening. “Thank you to the incredible team that helped make this little girl from Baskin’s dreams come true and for everyone who came out to celebrate with us last night. Come on by, grab a drink and a bite of some Louisiana cookin’ 🪩✨”