Lainey Wilson Reflects on Whirlwind Tour: ‘One of the Greatest Highlights of My Career So Far’
“Thank you for letting me pour my heart and soul out to more than 400,000 of y’all.”
Lainey Wilson; Photo by Erick Frost
Lainey Wilson is reflecting on her massive headlining Whirlwind Tour as the North American leg came to a close over the weekend.
The superstar took to social media to share her gratitude for all the fans who showed up this year on what has become the biggest tour of her career.
“And just like that, the North American leg of the Whirlwind World Tour is all wrapped up,” she wrote. “I don’t even know where to begin to say thank you for making this one of the greatest highlights of my career so far. Thank you for letting me pour my heart and soul out to more than 400,000 of y’all.”
Her post featured photo and video highlights from the final shows, including an epic prank from special guest ERNEST, who surprised Wilson by showing up dressed just like her, complete with bell bottoms and a blonde wig.
“Are you kidding me,” she said as he appeared on stage wearing her clothes.
“He got that from my bus,” she revealed, adding “literally those pants and that jacket is from my bus, I’m gonna kill him.
“If my pants don’t get back to the normal size, I’m gonna be mad as hell.
“I definitely owe you a pair of pants,” he laughed.
The tour wrapped with shows in Tampa, Florida (November 7) and Orlando, Florida (November 8). The Whirlwind World Tour brought Wilson to arenas and amphitheaters across the country, marking the biggest headlining dates of her career so far. She played venues like New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, and Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, captivating sold-out crowds with her signature charm and powerhouse performances.
Now that the road run is complete, Wilson will return to Nashville, where she is set to host the 59th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 19. She’ll become the first woman to host the show solo since Reba McEntire in 1991.
“I grew up watching the CMA Awards like it was the Super Bowl, so to be hosting for a second year is a true honor,” said Wilson. “I’m humbled that CMA has trusted me with this role, and I can’t wait to love on this genre that has given me so much.”
The Louisiana native will also perform during the broadcast, joining Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, Zach Top, and more. Heading into the show, Wilson was nominated for six awards, including the night’s top honor of CMA Entertainer of the Year.
“Country Music’s Biggest Night” broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC and will be available the next day on Hulu.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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