UK country fans are loyal. If a US artist shows their dedication to the UK fanbase at the start of the career and keeps coming back, they will be ride and die fans for that artist. Lainey Wilson has laid out a roadmap for other artists, much like Kip Moore and Cam. That dedication alone – to say nothing of her CMA wins and successes – earned Lainey her spot on the main stage (it’s a travesty she wasn’t second on the bill). Even despite losing her voice earlier in the week, Wilson delivered one of the most exhilarating performances of the weekend, with a hefty part of the setlist taken from tracks from her most recent album, Bell Bottom Country.

Lainey kicked off her set though with ‘LA,’ taken from her debut album – a gorgeous introduction to her amped up set, where her studio albums were kicked up a notch with the help of her band. It was a mark of her true showmanship that Lainey did not miss a beat throughout the set, even hitting the notes of her hit track ‘Heart Like A Truck.’ Wilson, more than anything, exhibited her vocal chops – even despite her illness – her signature twang married with an absolutely huge vocal that is simply astonishing in its live rendition.

It was a true marker for her UK fanbase of how far Lainey has come since performing at Bush Hall, to become one of the most exciting country stars of the moment. It seems inevitable that soon it will be her name topping the bill at C2C and we can’t wait for that set.

Setlist

LA

Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo (cover of Rick Derringer)

Smell Like Smoke

Watermelon Moonshine

Hold My Halo

Mr. Big Stuff (cover of Jean Knight)

Wildflowers and Wild Horses 

Wait in the Truck / Heart Like a Truck

Rolling Stone

What’s Up? (cover of 4 Non Blondes)

Things a Man Oughta Know

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The Country Music Association is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series will return to Country to Country (C2C) Festival at Indigo at The O2 on Thursday 9^th March.

This performance marks the eighth London appearance during C2C and kicks off the festival weekend in style. The 2023 line up will feature performances by Grammy-nominated Nate Smith, CMA Award-winning Lainey Wilson, and hotly tipped country newcomer Dalton Dover plus special guests. Tickets go on sale Friday 2^nd December at 10am via www.gigsandtours.com and www.axs.com.   

Launched in 2005, the CMA Songwriters Series introduces artists and songwriters to audiences all over the world through its intimate storytelling format. Audiences get to know the performers, their journeys, and the stories behind their songs throughout the two-hour seated show. Each CMA Songwriters Series is unique—the one-off performances are spontaneous, uplifting, and heartwarming, leaving audiences feeling closer to the artists and their music.

CMA Songwriters Series has presented more than 100 shows in multiple cities across the U.S., UK, and Europe. Artists and songwriters who have participated in the series internationally include Jessi Alexander, Jimmie Allen, Priscilla Block, Kristian Bush, Cam, Shy Carter, Brandy Clark, Luke Combs, Ross Copperman, Chris DeStefano, Russell Dickerson, Natalie Hemby, Tiera Kennedy, Shane McAnally, Lori McKenna, Maren Morris, Eric Paslay, Liz Rose, Caitlyn Smith, Striking Matches, Morgan Wade, Drake White, Charlie Worsham, Chris Young and more.

“CMA Songwriters Series is one of the most special events for us to present in London each year and has become an opportunity that our Nashville community holds in high regard,” says Milly Olykan, CMA Vice President, International Relations and Development. “Songwriters are the backbone of Country Music, so to be able to showcase them in this way to such appreciative fans is an incredible honor. It is the perfect way to start the C2C weekend and we very much look forward to it once again.”

The CMA Songwriters Series has given artists including Brandy Clark, Luke Combs and Maren Morris their first U.K. performances. This year the CMA Songwriters Series at C2C is excited to introduce audiences to Nashville singer-songwriters and artists Nate Smith, Lainey Wilson and Dalton Dover, plus special guests.

For more information about CMA Songwriters Series, visit CMAsongwritersseries.com. 

For further Country to Country information:
Website www.c2c-countrytocountry.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/Country2Country
Twitter https://twitter.com/C2Cfestival
Instagram @C2CFestival

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Celebrating a decade of bringing country to the masses, C2C, Europe’s biggest country music festival, is back for 2023, returning with another incredible line up to The O2 London, 3Arena Dublin and The OVO Hydro, Glasgow from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 March 2023.  
 
To celebrate 10 years of C2C, world-renowned superstars Zac Brown Band,Thomas Rhett and Lady A have been confirmed to headline 2023’s festival. They will be joined by Nashville’s hottest and most buzzed about artists Midland, Jordan Davis, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lainey Wilson andMitchell Tenpenny alongside prolific performers Lindsay Ell and Matt Stell. CMA’s international series Introducing Nashville also returns which sees exciting, emerging newcomers share the mainstage for an acoustic set, recalling stories behind their tracks. Further special guests will be announced soon.
 
In London the unstoppable Breland will open C2C on the Friday night and will co-host the festival across the weekend with the legendary Bob Harris OBE.
 
The C2C Spotlight Stage will also be back so watch out for news of the full line up in the coming months.
 
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 21^st October and are available from:

• London + Glasgow – www.axs.com/c2c / www.gigsandtours.com / www.ticketmaster.co.uk
• Dublin – www.ticketmaster.ie 
• Glasgow www.gigsinscotland.com / 08444 999 990

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It has been a mammoth, breakout year for rising country star, Lainey Wilson. Now, the 2022 CMA nominations have been announced and Wilson is leading out in her first year, with six nominations to her name. Here, are the 2022 nominations with our predictions for winners of the CMA.

Entertainer of the Year

Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen

OTR Prediction: Carrie Underwood

Female Vocalist of the Year

Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
Carrie Underwood
Lainey Wilson

OTR Prediction: Carly Pearce

Male Vocalist of the Year

Eric Church
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen

OTR Prediction: Morgan Wallen

Vocal Group of the Year

Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band

OTR Prediction: Lady A

Vocal Duo of the Year

Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
LoCash
Maddie & Tae

OTR Prediction: Maddie & Tae

New Artist of the Year

Hardy
Walker Hayes
Cody Johnson
Parker McCollum
Lainey Wilson

OTR Prediction: Lainey Wilson

Album of the Year (Awarded to Artist(s) and Producer(s))

Luke Combs, Growin’ Up (Produced by Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Mix engineer: Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews)
Maren Morris, Humble Quest ˆ(Produced by Greg Kurstin,Mix engineer: Serban Ghenea)
Miranda Lambert, Palomino ˆ(Produced by Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, Mikey Reaves,Mix engineer: Jason Lehning)
Lainey Wilson, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ ˆ(Produced by Jay Joyce, Mix engineer: F. Reid Shippen)
Old Dominion, Time, Tequila & Therapy (Produced by Shane McAnally, Old Dominion, Mix engineer: Justin Niebank)

OTR Prediction: Miranda Lambert, Palomino

Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriters)

Jordan Davis, “Buy Dirt” (Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins)
Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” (Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce)
Morgan Wallen, “Sand In My Boots” (Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Josh Osborne)
Lainey Wilson, “Things a Man Oughta Know” (Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson)
Chris Stapleton, “You Should Probably Leave” (Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley, Chris Stapleton)

OTR Prediction: Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl”

Single of the Year (Awarded to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s))

Jordan Davis, “Buy Dirt” (Produced by Paul DiGiovanni, Mix engineer: Jim Cooley)
Kelsea Ballerini Feat. Kenny Chesney, “Half of My Hometown” (Produced by Kelsea Ballerini, Ross Copperman, Jimmy Robbins, Mix engineer: Dan Grech-Marguerat)
Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” (Produced by Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Mix engineer: Ryan Gore)
Cody Johnson, “Til You Can’t” (Produced by Trent Willmon, Mix engineer: Jack Clarke)
Chris Stapleton, “You Should Probably Leave” (Produced by Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Mix engineer: Vance Powell)

OTR Prediction: Jordan Davis, “Buy Dirt”

Musical Event of the Year

Dierks Bentley, Breland & Hardy, “Beers On Me” (Producers: Dierks Bentley, Ross Copperman)
Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood, “If I Didn’t Love You” (Producer: Michael Knox)
Midland (Feat. Jon Pardi), “Longneck Way To Go” (Producers: Dann Huff, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)
Cole Swindell With Lainey Wilson, “Never Say Never” (Producer: Zach Crowell)
Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” (Produces: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)

OTR Prediction: Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde

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Lainey Wilson has announced that her new album Bell Bottom Country will be released on the 28th October via BBR Music Group/Broken Bow Records. Wilson revealed the album cover on the Paramount billboard in Times Square and released a brand-new track from the album, “Watermelon Moonshine,” to celebrate the announcement.

Bell Bottom Country draws its name directly from the moniker used to describe the Louisiana native’s unique sound, style and aesthetic — Country, but with a flare. The hotly anticipated album reflects Lainey’s depth and multifaceted character with elements of ‘70s Rock, Funk and Soul but remains Country to the core. Across the 14 songs (all of which she co-wrote, alongside one cover), Lainey reveals her dynamism and makeup as a woman – one who is wise, fun, empowering, vulnerable, badass, unceremonious, tenacious and above all else, real.

Since her debut album, Wilson’s talent has soared, and a lot has changed since the previous release. “I’ve lived quite a bit of life the past few years, and I have a lot more to say,” said Lainey Wilson. “Sure, I love a good pair of bell bottoms, but Bell Bottom Country to me has always been about the flare and what makes someone unique — I have really embraced mine, and I hope y’all can hear that across this project.”

“Watermelon Moonshine,” out now, is a retrospective coming of age ballad about young love. The song finds Lainey nostalgically reflecting on the dauntlessness of teenage love — and finds amusement in just how confidently unversed to the world she was at the time. “Watermelon Moonshine” is the second song available from Bell Bottom Country, the first being her current single “Heart Like A Truck.”  

Bell Bottom Country Track Listing:

1. “Hillbilly Hippie” (Lainey Wilson, Terri Jo Box, Jeremy Bussey)

2. “Road Runner” (Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson)

3. “Watermelon Moonshine” (Lainey Wilson, Jordan Schmidt, Josh Kear)

4. “Grease” (Lainey Wilson, Jessi Alexander, Andrew Petroff)

5. “Weak-End” (Lainey Wilson, Nicolette Hayford, Faren Rachels)

6. “Me, You, and Jesus” (Lainey Wilson, Emily Weisband, Dallas Wilson)

7. “Hold My Halo” (Lainey Wilson, Derek George, Monty Criswell, Lynn Hutton)

8. “Heart Like A Truck” (Lainey Wilson, Dallas Wilson, Trannie Anderson)

9. “Atta Girl” (Lainey Wilson, Dallas Wilson, Brett Tyler)

10. This One’s Gonna Cost Me” (Lainey Wilson, Nicolette Hayford, Faren Rachels)

11. “Those Boots (Deddy’s Song)” (Lainey Wilson, Terri Jo Box, Trent Tomlinson)

12. “Live Off” (Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Adam Doleac)

13. “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” (Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Paul Sikes)

14. “What’s Up (What’s Going On)” (Linda Perry)

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Amidst a whirlwind CMA Fest, complete with numerous appearances and six performances across three days (including Nissan Stadium), it was announced that ACM New Female Artist of the Year and iHeartRadio Music Awards’ Best New Country Artist, Lainey Wilson, will join the cast of Paramount Network’s mega hit show Yellowstone as a recurring guest star in its fifth season. The fast-rising Bell Bottom Country star will take on the role of Abby, a character Taylor Sheridan (co-creator of the show) crafted specifically for Wilson.