Country Star Lainey Wilson Says Her Secret To Staying Grounded Is 'Keeping My People Close'

About Lainey Wilson

This week I'm talking to one of the biggest and brightest stars in country music Lainey Wilson . Back in May, I drove up to Nashville and got to have this conversation in person at Lainey's farmhouse outside of town. We were there for a Southern Living cover shoot, and we sat down on a pair of comfortable chairs in her speakeasy-style basement, which is where she writes a lot of her songs. There were velvet prints of Dolly Parton , Elvis, and Kenny Rogers on the walls, with a gorgeous bar for entertaining and a cabinet full of old records. Lainey couldn't have been more welcoming as a host, even though she's been touring nonstop for her latest album, Whirlwind , which is just out with a deluxe reissue. If that weren't enough, she's hosting the CMA Awards in mid-November, and she's appearing in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel Reminders of Him early next year. But Lainey has clearly not forgotten her small-town roots in Baskin, Louisiana, or the importance of good friends, family, and her faith.

What Lainey Wilson Talks About On This Episode

• Growing up in Baskin, Louisiana

• The importance of keeping family and friends close

• Funny stories about her fiance, Devlin Hodges

• How her family celebrates Thanksgiving

• Moving to Nashville

• Holding onto her faith and staying grounded

• The importance of her community of superfans

• Moving into her home and decorating it

• Prioritizing time with family and friends
  

Quotes From Lainey Wilson

About Biscuits & Jam

In the South, talking about food is personal. It's a way of sharing your history, your family, your culture, and yourself. Each week Sid Evans, editor in chief of  Southern Living , sits down with celebrity musicians to hear stories of how they grew up, what inspired them, and how they've been shaped by Southern culture. Sid takes us back to some of their most cherished memories and traditions, the family meals they still think about, and their favorite places to eat on the road. Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Lainey Wilson on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or everywhere podcasts are available.

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