Lainey Wilson Covers “9 to 5” Before She Became a Country Star

Lainey Wilson pays tribute to one of her favorite country artists, Dolly Parton.

Lainey Wilson, a Louisiana-born singer and songwriter, significantly impacted the country music scene in 2023. Her emotionally charged lyrics and sweet tea southern accent blend seamlessly into a style that is uniquely her own. Wilson’s bold bell-bottom outfits strategically match her authentic Bell-Bottom Country music. She has captured the attention of fans and the industry, propelling her to stardom.

#BellBottomCountry is out! Bell bottom country is country with a flare. It’s about what makes you & me unique. It’s how we live our lives & tell our stories. I’ve lived quite a bit of life & have some stories to share with this record. I hope y’all dig it! https://t.co/w7Yp6tI7OU pic.twitter.com/7cilQJi0Zr

— Lainey Wilson (@laineywilson) October 28, 2022

Before her success in the country music industry, Wilson visited Big D and Bubba at the 101.5 KUNE radio studio in March 2021. She entertained listeners with her performance of her straightforward song, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” from her debut album Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. The album also included a song Lainey wrote and lives by, “WWDD,” or “What Would Dolly Do?” in honor of one of her favorite female country artists, Dolly Parton.

During the interview, Wilson delivered an outstanding performance that included a tribute to Parton with her rendition of “9 to 5.” Wilson shared she loved playing the song live as it is widely known and appreciated by the audience. The duo was impressed with Wilson’s songwriting skills, musical talent, and ability to stay true to herself. Let us know your thoughts on her performance!

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Wilson’s love of Parton was instilled in her at a young age and woven into her music through the years. She shares with Music Mayhem that it wasn’t until the 2023 AMC Awards she got her chance to meet her divine inspiration.

“The way that we met was at the ACMs, she was presenting Female Vocalist Of The Year and she called my name and that’s how I met her,” Wilson said, reminiscing on the moment she met her musical hero.

“It was the most surreal moment… It was like, I mean, one of the biggest moments of my life for two different reasons,” she explained. “She was just everything I imagined and more. They say don’t meet your heroes, but she’s just got a heart of gold. I think if we were all a little more like her the world would be a much better place.”

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Wilson isn’t new to music, leaving for Nashville after graduating high school in 2011 to pursue her dreams. She worked tirelessly to push her way to the charts and the hearts of her ever-growing fan base. She released her first album in 2014 and a second in 2016.  

According to Mark Deming’s the Lainey Wilson Biography on AllMusic,

“Wilson’s voice is clear and strong, with an unapologetic Southern accent, and her songs are tough but heartfelt contemporary country with an edge that has its roots in vintage Southern rock and classic rock, as well as a dash of modern-day pop.”

Wilson made a career leap when she became a cast member of the popular TV series Yellowstone. In the show’s fifth season, she portrayed the character of singer Abby, where she also introduced her original song, “Smell Like Smoke.” 7 of her songs since season 2 have been included on Yellowstone’s soundtracks.

 

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Wilson’s latest single, “Watermelon Moonshine,” was released in May 2023. It has been a huge nostalgic hit with her fans, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in October.  See the video below, and as always, we’d love to hear what you think!

Like many artists, Wilson has faced challenges and obstacles throughout her career, which seem to have only made her stronger. A formidable force to be reckoned with she has earned her place in country music.