Lainey Denay Wilson, born in 1992, is an American country singer-songwriter known for her powerful storytelling and strong presence in the genre. After performing from a young age, she moved to Nashville to pursue music, releasing her debut album in 2014. Her breakthrough came with the hit Things a Man Oughta Know, which topped the country charts in 2020. Wilson has become one of country music's leading artists, earning multiple Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 2023, as well as a Grammy and numerous Academy of Country Music Awards.