Lainey Wilson had a night to remember at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, delivering a powerhouse performance before taking home the Female Country Artist of the Year award.
Taking the stage against a bold Western-inspired backdrop, Wilson wowed the audience with a medley of her biggest hits. She kicked things off with her brand-new single, “Country’s Cool Again,” then flowed seamlessly into fan favorites like “Things a Man Oughta Know,” “Heart Like a Truck,” and “Watermelon Moonshine.”
Her performance wasn’t just about the music—it was a full-on country fashion moment. Dressed in a studded leather jacket, black bellbottoms with brown fringe, a crop top, and her signature cowboy hat, Wilson embodied the grit and glam of modern country music.
A Well-Deserved Win
After setting the stage on fire, Wilson was named Female Country Artist of the Year, presented by Glen Powell, Natasha Bedingfield, and Sydney Sweeney. The moment was made even sweeter by the presence of her boyfriend, Devlin “Duck” Hodges, who beamed with pride as she gave him a celebratory high five on her way to the stage.
Grinning from ear to ear, Wilson reflected on her whirlwind year.
“These last couple of weeks have been crazy—really, really crazy!” she admitted, fresh off her recent GRAMMY win.
She also took a moment to celebrate the diversity in today’s country music scene.
“I love how country music brings people together. We all come from different places, with different stories, but at the heart of it, it’s about storytelling. And that’s what keeps drawing people in.”
A Heartfelt Thank You
Before leaving the stage, Wilson made sure to show love to those who have supported her along the way.
“Thank you to my mama, my daddy, my family, my hometown, my team—Mandelyn, I love you so much. Duck, I love you back there!” she gushed, giving a sweet shoutout to Hodges.
She also made it clear that her faith is a driving force in her journey.
“My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ—I could not do this without Him guiding me every step of the way.”
And of course, she saved the biggest thank you for her fans.
“To my wild horses out there, y’all keep showing up, and I’ll keep showing up too!”
With another unforgettable performance and a well-earned award under her belt, Lainey Wilson is proving that country’s not just cool again—it’s unstoppable.
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