Lainey Wilson: “I Felt Like A Complete Outsider Moving To Nashville To Chase My Dreams” | Guy Raz

Lainey Wilson, a rising country music icon, reflects on her early years in Nashville where she lived in a camper trailer, facing the challenges of being an outsider. Despite countless obstacles, including the tragic loss of her mentor, Lainey wrote an astounding 4,000 songs during these early years, forging her resilience and dedication to her craft.
Lainey sits down to discuss her formative years in Nashville - from the unique experience of living in a camper, the deep sense of loneliness she felt, to the sheer determination that prevented her from giving up even when all odds seemed against her.
📖 About Lainey Wilson:
Lainey Wilson burst onto the country music scene in 2022 with her album Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. That year, she won Female Vocalist of the Year and Best New Artist at the CMAs. But for seven years before that, she struggled to make it in the high-pressure Nashville music scene. And before *that*, she was a kid from a tiny town in rural Louisiana with a dream of being a country star. She joins Guy to talk about how she handled the hard times, what she’s learned about the art of collaboration during the making of two acclaimed albums, and what defines her unique style, which she calls Bell Bottom Country.
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[@LaineyWilson]

Thank ya for having me on!

[@imahotmess872]

TY for all you do for us Fast Lainer fans! ❤

[@krystalcruise7606]

The story of Jerry and your grandpa is incredible! Life is full circle, take care of your people. You have started a new era of country music and I'm here for it! 80's-90's country is my jam, but I listen to you every day! Never change. Sending love and support from Memphis!

[@guy_raz]

Of course! We loved chatting with you

[@gundersenma1964]

I love hearing the stories, the struggles and persistence. I love your stories of grace, of gifts and callings. You really reach down into the inside of me and have the capacity to express things with your songs that I have inside of me that I don't have the ability to express myself. That is a GIFT. And I knew you were beautiful BEFORE I knew what you looked like.

[@Rio-f8j]

I Fell in Love With Country Music because of @LaineyWilson I don't even Listen to Any other Music Anymore

[@chelseabehling738]

What a fabulous woman, raised by good, hardworking people. Love her hair, love her accent, love her voice, love her back story! You are amazing, Lainey!

[@judysmith5231]

Just saw your concert in York Pennsylvania in July. Hearing your story hear is why you were so amazing. Glad I got to go because I'm 76 and don't know if I will ever see another show. You are great.

[@chrisdemske1750]

Love EVERYTHING about her.

[@nomiharper]

I really like this woman! Lainey somehow reminds me of Dolly Parton and her work ethic, perseverance, voice, character, honesty, integrity. Truly admire you, Lainey. You’re the real deal.

[@JosephSalinas-r4r]

She does look/act like a hard worker...wishing for the best for her!

[@DavidDeal-n4r]

Beautiful woman inside and out!!! She is the girl next door star... Humble and real...God Bless You Lainey!!! We love you!

[@grantpicklesimer2995]

For her to go from growing up in a town of 200 people to living in her camper, trying to get people to listen to her songs and having the door slammed in her face.....To now being the reigning Entertainer Of The Year......That's pretty incredible right there. That's an act of God and personal perseverance wrapped up into one.

[@teresafaulkner4990]

She's amazing

[@beckys4940]

I think you are a beautiful woman . Inside and out. Keep the awesome work up.

[@CHOSENCHILDOFGOD_1]

Amen TO this!! 💯

[@colindaleboeuf]

❤❤❤AMEN!❤❤❤

[@brynnwalk4390]

Just discovered this by looking up more interviews of Lainey and I have to say it's so refreshing to see an interviewer who doesn't cut off their guests constantly and just lets them tell their stories. Seems like most people these days try to make it all about them, and not the guest they have on their show.

[@janicemcgatlin4840]

I agree. He's a great interviewer! Love Lainey's story. She's an inspiration for believing in yourself, working hard and not giving up!❤

[@MamawJohnsonBkj]

I so agree! This is my first time hearing of him and he respected her.

[@williamphillips1852]

Lainey! Please do not let Nashville bullshit change you! We love you because of who you are and what you sing. I know you’ve already experienced what Nashville will try and change. First ,your looks and then your style to fit their mold. Stay true to yourself!!

[@chrissyluna8183]

She's so Beautiful inside and out. My 14 yr old daughter sings Lainey's song" Heart lie a Truck" full volum in our car. I love it.❤It's one of our favorites with "Things a Man outta know" . And " Wait in the Truck" Blessings to her throughout her career ❤

[@Denise-oz3sq]

There are only a handful of country music stars like Lainey Wilson that have remained true to their roots, and stayed humble. Love her!

[@ardyrides834]

Lainey is the real deal.

[@gailgarrett929]

Just stay humble love ❤

[@davidzak538]

Oh my god........I am in LOVE with Lainey Wilson.....great person, human, and an inspiration.

[@robertgriffin7569]

What a beautiful person... So nice, so real, and so humble. Your personality and energy, just makes me smile.. Good job mom and dad, What a lovely child. Y,all be proud. Thanx too. ✌️❤️😊

[@akferren1]

She is a doll.. incredible voice, gorgeous, humble.. please don’t change you are perfect just as you are❤️

[@AnetteBrink]

I’m 57 years old and always listen to country music, but Lainey is absolutely one of the best ever. Love you Lainey - so humble, so much hard work …..you are an angel, and it’s so well deserved this success you have. Big hugs from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@RadioCAE]

I'm in the music biz for more than 50 years now, for decades on stage and in the studios, worked on thousands of productions during my life - all I can say: Lainey, you did it excactly the right way. Keep at it and live your dream. It will pay off more than you can imagine... ❤

[@MamawJohnsonBkj]

☝️💯✌️

[@racheltrotter-mcconville9892]

I love her even more now. She will be like Dolly live forever humble and grateful for her success. Also she is better live then on record and her passion on stage is contagious. Only female country artist I genuinely like her music. Glad Lainey exist and she looks sooo healthy and happy. So happy for her

[@stankuzak3301]

I am from British Columbia, Canada, just turned 80. I am now a big fan. I love your music and I love your home spun stories about your life and family. This is what makes you so great. You will be giving a concert in Vancouver in September 2024. Dolly Parton, Reba, Kenny Rodgers, have played in Vancouver.

[@MamawJohnsonBkj]

❤❤❤

[@DennetteLivingston]

Sister you are one classy lady, and so talented with an enormous heart. Truly God bless ❤️🙏🦋

[@dianebeall8982]

Wow Lady Lainey, you are absolutely an amazing song writer. I am listening to your interview and I like how you use your father's work ethnic analogies to be persistent to continue in your path of a song writer and a singer. Wow 4000 songs, blows my mind.😊 you go girl. I love your songs. perhaps one day I will you in person.

[@ColleenH38]

I am so proud of Lainey! I live in Louisiana not far from Baskin. She is our girl!!!! My daughters and I already have tickets for her final concert of her tour 2024 in Monroe, LA. We are SO excited!!!!!!

[@bettyrogers9892]

lainey everything she sings is like its delivered by an angel and her nose isnt up in the air & all she sings with it gets the other person noiticed cant wait to see all she comes out with in the future ❤ way to go lainey

[@georgeborrego7483]

I love that girl and her story. And her knowing that she was going to this and her perseverance pursuing her dream. I'm glad I returned to listening to country music. To discover her. You are on fire Lainey Wilson.

[@alicelarkin4493]

Love love Lainey Wilson and her complete humbleness and grit and honesty

[@hardydemone8507]

Lainey you are one of the most down to earth, honest, and talented artists I've had the privilege to listen to. I hope I get to hear, see you in concert one day. You are an inspiration to every young talent out there

[@ianflannery2208]

I could listen to her talk for hours,she’s such a nice girl

[@OctoberLalique845]

Wow. Lainey, you are amazing. Way beyond your music. What an old soul. Every young adult could learn so much from you and your story.

[@KC-jo6vf]

Great determination!!! I am so happy she has arrived at the place she is, winning all her awards. Great talent!!!

[@dianebay6879]

One of my favorite singers. You are amazing never forget that!!!

[@fransievanzyl4327]

What a Beautiful Soul Lainey Wilson is 🤩 Love from Sunny South Africa!!! and Guy Raz you are a excellent Host!!!

[@CateCoast]

Lainey has something that is rare! I love music!! I love love country music.... my ear is partial to male artists. Once in a great while, a female singer catches my ear, and I step back and say, GOLD!! THIS GAL IS GOLD!! She is GOOD!!

[@WskyGrl73]

Lainey, you make my Bad Bitches club.❤ Love u girl & there's NOBODY like you. Keep kicking ass n taking names. God bless you from podunk Florida.

[@countrygirl366]

I truly love lainey wilson. Shes simply one of the best singer/ songwriters out there ❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-pt1ow8hx5l]

"This is not a song about how you can start a fire/Or change a tyre,...." Brilliant.

[@havecourageandbekind9605]

What a kind soul you have miss Lainey ❤ God bless you. May God protect you and guide you. I pray you thank him first thing in the morning and last thing at night. I pray you keep him in your heart ❤️ always. You’re a treasure Lainey. Thank you!

[@bethvosburgh9075]

31:19

[@dukeofearl4117]

Lainey. Your name is awesome. I’ve watched you entertain and you are the best. You acknowledge people watching you, accept cute hats from an admirer and so full of energy and dressed to the 9s. I can’t get enough of you and your songs. You are truly a class A act. Congratulations for your CMA awards. They are truly deserved.

[@maureenhanley2361]

Lainey, you are such a genuine grounded humble person. A great mentor, and a great blessing to this world. You are so beautiful inside and out. I grew up with Loretta, Conway, Ernest, Kitty, Merle, and all the rest of these great artists. They were all big names in country music because they knew how to touch the heart of people. You have it girl just like they had it. In 10 years I'll be 70, and I know your name will be just as big as theirs were. Canada loves you very much and believe in you. God bless you ❤

[@jeffreythompson9859]

I love real people. Congratulations on your success

[@sarahcooper9742]

What a beautiful humble interview. Talk about inspiration. 💜💜💜 just love all she is about 💜💜💜

[@susanstambaugh1086]

Love, love, love her!! So humble, so glad she was persistent and we are able to enjoy her music !! ❤

[@JBTurkey]

Lainey Wilson, true artist!

[@HR_Creations1967]

Lainey is beautiful inside and out. She is just so real and so inspirational. This is just the beginning . Looking forward to her amazing journey

[@RichardLee-u7w]

Baby girl, your going down in history ❤🤠🤠👍💐

[@Imagodfollower]

I'm so glad she didn't quit & she kept going.She has came so for & so determined to make her dream come true. Congratulations you made it. Great singer & great woman.

[@TS-tv2ik]

Lainey is my kind of girl. She speaks my heart language. Brings tears to my eyes to see a woman so pure and real like my heart. Love her! ❤

[@rickmercuri5471]

Excellent interview Lainey. Thanks for sharing your story and I wish you continued success.

[@danadillon8901]

love ya lainey. january 5 2023. my first gig with ya!! girl you’ve just blown up !! my fav hillbilly hippie !!! PNW. come back regularly! ❤❤biggest fan in the pnw !!🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🫶🏻🫶🏻😘🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@roxannetoth5026]

Hi Guy, your channel just showed up and you will be listened to often, your interview style is compelling as well as your voice. And hi Lainey! Your mom sic andvlook are all your own, darlin'. I'm so happy you finally acheived your goal. Hope we have you around as long as you wanna be, ( maybe into your 80's?,lol) I have never heard a musician describe their work ethic like you do...to you music is like putting on your bell bottoms; just love it and yes, like your daddy with the farm. I wish you blessings, health and happiness Peace and love

[@ROOTSMUSICHISTORY]

I'm so glad I found this channel! I have a music podcast and live in Nashville, too. Love what you're doing I'm going to feature your channel on mine!

[@loripeaceandlove6391]

Wow! This was absolutely AMAZING! What a Blessing to get to watch. PeaceAndLove Lori

[@mymusiccountrymusic5472]

Lainey, we’r love you ❤❤. Gr from the Netherland.

[@davidwelch40]

She is my Dream girl !! Sooooo,,, BEAUTIFUL inside & out. Voice is UNSTOPPABLE!! ❤ ☝️🤠💥⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@VivianHurley-oo1zw]

Wow ,Lainey Wilson is a wonderful woman. She sings some wonderful songs & she is an Awesome Actress, God Bless you ,Never change your . attitude

[@debbiesmith5455]

Excellent interview! She seems like such a lovely person.

[@jeffdetmer730]

That was a great interview. I was already a fan of hers, but wow, really impressed with her story. Nice job!

[@JohnDern-mc2vd]

❤❤ So glad you came this way. We appreciate you. And all your hard work.✨️🌹🌹🌹👍✨️

[@goddard3]

I love this girl. I found her via Yellowstone and she is so down to earth and talented. I’m a southern lady myself and she is truly southern hospitality

[@MaiKai_Makena_Property_Advisor]

This is what passion and conviction look like so damn PROUD OF HER what a “G”

[@debbraswell4973]

What a great interview! Lainey sharing her everything! Love our North Louisiana Girl!

[@sleuthprocess1588]

I love you Country Music so much.

[@jennifermiller7813]

Laney is so sweet and I hope she stays that way. So many don't and so many do. I think sometimes it is like she said her family and home keeps her humble.

[@jad67jd]

I look forward to hearing more of her music she has a very very bright future ahead and like everything else in your life I hope she passes it forward.

[@LaurieGarner-e5l]

I have live in a travel trailer myself and it is not easy but you did the best thing you could do but lm so proud of you because I know it's not easy but lm so happy you have made it now and you don't have to count change anymore god bless you and keep up the great music

[@MaxBrand-v7e]

Glad to see this interview which she recently won entertainer of the year good timing.

[@ellenmoody4346]

Tysm for having me on here it was so much honor ❤to hear this,what a wonderful person you are Laney

[@makeitcount179]

From outta the corn fields of Baskin LA...just Killin it in Nashville. The band. So so important to provide a comfort, a context...from which Lainey can feel the safety to just blossom. For Lainey to express the creativity and move around, Ax-ccen-ting DIF-ferr-ent parts of a song with EM-ph-a-tic clarity...dressing and acting the way she does. Lainey bein Lainey...that's Country music...with a flair.😊

[@teresaworth1581]

Lainey, I love your music... I had to laugh when you said, I wanted to be the worst in the room... because, it sounds like the title of a country song 😂 take care of yourself Lainey and Happy Holidays 🎅🤶

[@paulastinson6379]

My grandson is 6 as soon as he hears Lainey sing he stops and he loves her so much 3:45

[@Nohandletoday561]

Great interview. Lainey you are such a sweet lady. You deserve all of your success.

[@jimwest6571]

I've worked in and programmed country radio stations for 50 years now. This girl is a STAR. I so admire her tenacity and her realness. Her down to earth attitude. I worked for Buck Owens in country radio for a few years. He once told me. "The harder I worked, the luckier I got." The same can apply to Lainey. I will continue to root her on. I have become a BIG FAN!

[@TerryHoff-gh5ft]

Lainey is very impressive young lady. What a great interview by a now very accomplished country star. Love her music and wish nothing but the best ❤️

[@DanaHeavin-sh9km]

I really wished I knew this young lady I love this story my Dream was to Become a country music singer But I really Gave up on my self way to quickly and this precious Beautiful young lady Never Gave up her Dreams now look we're she's at Today I wished we new her as kid's But then again I was Born and raised in Columbia Missouri and she was Born and raised in Baskin Louisiana so that would have been really hard lol and of course I'm handicapped and never learned how to Drive But I would Love to meet this Beautiful precious lady she seems to be Bright smart she could still teach me so much it's never to late to Learn what ya want to this Beautiful story is touching my Heart and soul in a Beautiful way thank you for Being you Lainey Wilson God Bless you and your family this Beautiful story has taught me so much wow Lainey.

[@ryanmartin1668]

Absolutely unbelievable story. This girl is the deal. The toughness is unreal. I'm a huge fan and jam to her music! Seen her at Brooklyn Bowl which is a small venue and it was great! Thank you for not giving up so your music could reach us and bring us some enjoyment!

[@ashley-js5rk]

I just love her ❤ she really is a good woman and so talented!

[@integratedmindacademy]

I am sitting here in Bulgaria (Europe) listening to this interview- because I came across her music - I love country and her songs are empowering and fueling and real! Now it makes sense where that talent comes from - she was meant to sing and her music reach people worldwide! Thank you for the interview- what an inspiring beautiful woman and motivating life- story! ❤

[@cherylhillskemper7564]

What a wonderful young woman. ❤️

[@TerriGarner-u6n]

Lainy, You are gifted and blessed with a beautiful voice. You also are beautiful inside and out. Continue to be you. Prayers for God to always shine His face upon you and draw you always to His side. Tell your stories. I believe God will use your music to set to love on others through you I too lived in a 13 foot camper and found my calling. Love ya!

[@garysimons1608]

Saw her in Toledo and became an instant fan. This gal is real! Not a fake bone in her body. She’s good people and so happy for all her success. Just love the stew out of her!!!

[@thurmancoker8818]

Lainey Here is a saying that got me thru the tough times. What you see is what you get. Stay true to your self!😊

[@stevedavis9466]

just listen to her focus and passion. If everyone would approach their lives in this manner, we would all be better off. Thank you Lainey! As a boy from Soth Loooosiannna , tip of my hat to you!

[@joyserino3499]

MY DEAR LANIE. I AM 80 YRS OLD AND HAD MANY IDOLS THROUGH MY LIFE, BUT REALLY FROM MY HEART YOU AND YOUR MUSIC PUTS THEM IN THE FOREGROUND YOUR MUSIC HAS STOLE MY LOVE AND HEART, IT'S ALL I NEED TO LISTEN TO THE REST OF MY LIFE. THANK YOU LANIE WITH ALL MY HEART

[@rickbogden4626]

Great interview. Better listener. Incredible story!!

[@jayalderson]

This is what I love about Lainey.... She says it like it really is, You can see her love for the music and being part of peoples lives through her songs. The way it is supposed to be.

[@wetcloud1]

A very unique young lady. Guy you did such an excellent job of interviewing her. I was watching to the end and subscribed you were that good. Good job!

[@Tgif1111]

So happy for her ! Such a talent and seems like a wonderful person .

[@robbiephillips5827]

Such an amazing life story. Way to go Lainey

[@MsCowpunk]

She is so genuine. I just love her!

[@reneeducksworth6514]

God bless her I ❤ her songs

[@thisrandomlife619]

I just love her. So down to earth and humble. Great interview. 💖💖💖

[@PrettyLittlePoison]

Hearing her story from just 9 years old, just really melted my heart. She truly is an icon and a legend born to do this!!

[@juliemason8292]

❤❤🎉 so happy for you 💕 Lainey....... keep going, never give up. You are amazing 💓

[@imahotmess872]

This is so well done, thanks!

[@deelankford1180]

A real story!!!!!!!!!!!!!! real person. If you ever come to Phx I want to go see you!

[@laurie1262]

Wow... what a great interview! I loved Lainey before seeing this, but have a new appreciation! Could she be any more humble, real, down to earth,hometown? I pray that she gets all the success, recognition, satisfaction that her music career can bring! TY for sharing your heart, writing, talents w/ us ( the world). I'm SO glad that you're a badass girl, who never gave up!!! What an inspiration! ❤ Thanks

[@Captdrpepper]

I don't know if I've heard any of her songs but I'm now a fan. This was a great interview. Great job by Guy too

[@RayGun-FoosballProductions]

Great interview Guy. I enjoyed it more than most because you really take a deep look into the artist as a person. Great job! Lainey I love all your music and I play it daily weather I’m down or happy but most certainly before I go to sleep I play “Me you and Jesus“ to get me ready for the next moment of my life.

[@thedailypayway]

Lainey I love your name and music. I love your determination. You are an inspiration!

[@toddandsandra97]

WOW! I live 20 or 25 minutes from where she was raised and I never heard of her until now. Cool to listen to this and hear about her story. I also write songs and play guitar but I do all mine for Jesus! I know Dylan and Logan Robinson personally. I guess being famous just wasn’t my thing but I am proud for you guys who want it and got it! Well glad I ran across your story.

[@Bel_leonie]

I would love to hear your songs. I really would.

[@tomamen6869]

Lainey is obviously the hardest working person in country music! She deserves everything she gets! She is amazing! I love her Lainey ❤❤❤ @laineywilson

[@alexiagautier2383]

Such an amazing interview! Thank you

[@prashanttayshetye9068]

She is precious God bless her heart ❤

[@Kolleen93]

Watching this interview has really touched my heart on how wonderful and precious and special lainet Wilson is thank you