Lainey Wilson took home her first-ever GRAMMY Award on Sunday evening (Feb. 4), clinching a win for Best Country Album for her Bell Bottom Country project.
Lainey Wilson Wins Best Country Album at GRAMMYs
The news was announced during the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards broadcast, which aired live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Seven-time GRAMMY winner, Kacey Musgraves was on hand to present the category, which also included Kelsea Ballerini’s Rolling Up The Welcome Mat, Brothers Osborne’s self-titled release, Zach Bryan’s self-titled project, and Tyler Childers’ Rustin’ In The Rain.
When Musgraves announced Wilson as the winner, she sprung out of her chair and hugged her manager and gave Luke Combs a high-five. As she approached the stage, tears streamed down Wilson’s face, clearly showing she was deeply moved by her big win.
“This is absolutely wild,” Wilson admitted.
Life-Changing Success With Bell Bottom Country
She went on to thank her producer, Jay Joyce, as well as other collaborators, including her co-writers, the musicians, and more.
“It has truly changed my life,” Wilson added. “I am from a farming community in northeast Louisiana, a little town of 200 people, and I’m a fifth generation farmer’s daughter. And I would consider myself a farmer too. And everybody that I surround myself with, I think they’re farmers too, but they’re story farmers, and it’s about getting up every single day and planting those seeds and watering ’em and watching ’em grow.”
“And sometimes,” she continued, “when you find the right farming community, you can have a harvest of a lifetime, and I truly believe that. And I think that’s exactly what this is tonight. God bless every single one of y’all. Thank you, Jesus. Thank you so much for the Recording Academy and thank you to my fans. I love y’all so much.”
Bell Bottom Country was previously crowned Album of the Year at the 58th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, and Album of the Year at the 57th Annual CMA Awards.
Stunned On The GRAMMYs Red Carpet
Ahead of the broadcast, Wilson arrived to the 2024 GRAMMYs red carpet on Sunday evening (Feb. 4) in a stunning all-black country chic look.
The country superstar, known for her signature bell-bottom fashion, made a bold statement in a striking all-black Balmain jumpsuit, skillfully curated by stylist Karla Welch. The outfit featured elegant gold accents that added a touch of glamour for “Music’s Biggest Night.” Her team’s attention to detail extended from head to toe, as she paired the ensemble with chic Casadei shoes and a sophisticated Tyler Ellis bag. Adorning herself with jewels from Pomellato, the singer exuded a perfect blend of sophistication and country charm.
The singer’s blonde locks, seemingly trimmed to a slightly shorter length, cascaded in loose waves, expertly styled by Renato Campora. Makeup artist Nikki DoRoest worked her magic, achieving a flawless and naturally radiant look for Wilson on the coveted award show’s red carpet.
As Wilson stepped into the spotlight, her impeccable fashion choices and polished appearance made a lasting impression, solidifying her status as a style icon in country music.
Is Lainey Wilson Nominated For A GRAMMY?
Lainey Wilson is currently up for two nominations at the GRAMMYs, including Best Country Album (Bell Bottom Country) and Country Duo/Group Performance (“Save Me” with Jelly Roll).
Ahead of the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, Lainey Wilson reacted to being a GRAMMY-nominated artist. “A few people have, like, referred to me as that, kind of like, behind me I’m hearing it. It’s crazy. I just feel so honored,” Wilson previously told GRAMMY.com.
She also opened up about her nominations during an interview with Apple Music’s Kelleigh Bannen, saying that receiving them felt like “a stamp of approval or respect from people in the industry as a whole.”
“Of course, I didn’t move to Nashville to just win awards. I moved here because this is what I love to do, but it’s like a cool thing that comes along with it,” Wilson admitted. “To think about a girl that grew up in a town of less than 200 people getting nominated for a Grammy… I hope that people who feel like, ‘Oh, there’s no chance in hell I would ever be able to do that,’ I hope that they can look at the story and be like, ‘Well, hey, you never know.’”
How To Watch The 2024 GRAMMY Awards?
The 2024 GRAMMYs will feature performances from SZA, Billie Eilish, U2, Dua Lipa, Joni Mitchell, Olivia Rodrigo, Burna Boy, Travis Scott, Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman, Billy Joel and more.
Christina Aguilera, Samara Joy, Lenny Kravitz, Maluma, Lionel Richie, Mark Ronson, Meryl Streep, Taylor Tomlinson, and Oprah Winfrey will also be on hand to serve as presenters at the coveted event.
Hosted by comedian and former host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards will air live on CBS Television Network from th
