The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Lainey Wilson
Oct 6, 2025
Lainey Wilson shares her journey from small-town Louisiana to country music stardom. She wrote her first song at just nine and earned her first paycheck singing at a community event. Lainey reminisces about her rodeo days and living in a camper in Nashville, showcasing her determination. She also discusses the swirling success of her deluxe album reissue and how her music embodies heartfelt storytelling. With a touching performance of "Somewhere Over Laredo," Lainey proves that persistence and passion truly pay off.
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Small-Town Roots
- Lainey Wilson grew up in Baskin, Louisiana, a tiny close-knit village where everyone knows each other.
- She says that upbringing kept her from getting away with much and shaped who she became.
First Song And First Paycheck
- Lainey Wilson wrote her first song at nine and earned her first $20 singing a cappella at a convenience store opening.
- Her father still has that $20 bill as a keepsake.
Singing From Horseback
- Lainey and her sister were PRCA rodeo flag girls who rode in and she often sang the national anthem from horseback.
- She says performing on a horse was scary but formative, and she still rides today.