Lainey Wilson Explains How ‘Yellowstone’ Helped Her Career and Country Music

While standing at the forefront of country music, Lainey Wilson proved herself to be a top name in the genre with hits like “Watermelon Moonshine” and “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.” Although loving watching her career expand, the country singer recently discussed her time on the hit show Yellowstone and how the series helped shape her career and country music. 

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Speaking about country music and Yellowstone, Wilson decided to share her thoughts on the current state of the genre. She told Vanity Fair, “It’s crazy to see how the Taylor Sheridan [“Yellowstone” creator] world has really contributed to everything happening. It really did something for country music, and it did something for the Western culture in general. Growing up that way, and even putting my cowboy hat on now and putting my jeans on and being around horses or rodeo or whatever it is, I feel at home.”

As for how the series helped her own career in country music, Wilson admitted it propelled her music to a wider audience. “I just didn’t even realize how important it really was or how beneficial it was until a couple of my songs ended up on the show. Then people would come to shows, even if it was a handful of them. They’d be like, ‘I found you through ’Yellowstone.’ And I’m like, ‘OK, these placements are doing something.’”

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Lainey Wilson Knows The Importance Of Authenticity

With Wilson watching both her career and country music expand, she noted the importance of home. “People are so sick of things that make them feel anything other than at home. People are craving that authenticity. I think they’re just over the bulls—.”

Yellowstone recently concluded with its series finale. As fans continued to discuss the series, Wilson looked back on the show and how her character started from a simple friendship.  “We met at a horse-reining competition that he does out in Vegas, and we really bonded over horses. I grew up on the back of a horse, and we had a lot in common, and I think it was just kind of a mutual respect for each other. Two completely different worlds, but we were like, ‘Hey, I see you.’”

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