Lainey Wilson brings pure-as-honey vocals to Bell Bottom Barn Dance

Lainey Wilson headlines TSC Emerging Artists Program showcase

By Preshias Harris

Lainey Wilson continues to prove that she is among the undisputed leaders of a new generation of country artists with her appearances during the 50th CMA Fest, June 8 – 11, 2023.

Lainey Wilson wows the fans at her Bell Bottom Barn Dance. Photo: Roxy Moure

Lainey is the reigning CMA Female Artist of the Year and the ACM Female Vocalist of the Year and is one of most nominated (and awarded) artists at the recent Award shows for the CMA, the ACM and CMT.

During CMA Fest, Lainey seemed to everywhere from an early Thursday show at Riverfront Stage to a Friday night appearance at Nissan Stadium, sharing the stage with Tanya Tucker and Elle King.

It’s hard to keep up with a ball of energy like Lainey Wilson but I managed to catch her Bell Bottom Barn Dance, a showcase for the Tractor Supply Emerging Artists Program, joining the crowd of fans that filled the Bell Tower Event Space.

The talent search program was created to discover and support emerging country artists who live and love what TSC calls “Life Out Here.”   The program partnered with country stars Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina, and Kat & Alex, along with Opry Entertainment Group.

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