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<\/a> <\/div>\nJennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Lainey Wilson is still in the relatively early stages of a long career in country music. She was writing music<\/a> and touring for years before her big break came thanks to her appearance on the hit TV show\u00a0Yellowstone<\/em>. The song \u201cThings a Man Oughta Know\u201d in 2021 was her breakout hit. She hasn\u2019t look back since.<\/p>\n The \u201cBell Bottom Country\u201d singer has already earned some of the highest awards in country music, including Entertainer of the Year at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards, and a Grammy for Country Album of the Year in 2025.<\/p>\n Some might call her today\u2019s version of Dolly Parton<\/a>. She continues to earn praise for her love of her fans. Keep reading for more on the sweet interaction between Lainey Wilson and two young fans that went viral.<\/p>\n Lainey Wilson was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry<\/a> by Reba McEntire in 2024 and was inducted that same year. She recently returned to the famed circle for the iconic venue\u2019s 100th anniversary<\/a>.\u00a0 The \u201cWatermelon Moonshine\u201d singer has been a regular guest at the Grand Ole Opry. But her latest appearance was extra special.<\/p>\n She took the stage with a guitar that belonged to one of country music\u2019s most famous singers. Johnny Cash passed away in 2003 at the age of 71, but his legacy will never die.<\/p>\n Lainey Wilson performed the legend\u2019s song, \u201cGod\u2019s Gonna Cut You Down\u201d while playing one of Cash\u2019s guitars. The late singer recorded the song shortly before his death. It was released posthumously, and peaked at number eight on the country music charts.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is Johnny Cash\u2019s guitar. And I can\u2019t believe that I\u2019m getting to play it tonight,\u201d Lainey Wilson said in awe when she took the Grand Ole Opry stage<\/a>.<\/p>\n Opry star @Lainey Wilson rocked the #Opry100<\/a> Honors: Johnny & June show with Johnny Cash\u2019s guitar in hand, singing \u201cGod\u2019s Gonna Cut You Down\u201d \ud83d\udd25\ud83c\udfb8 What a moment! <\/p>\n \u266c original sound \u2013 Grand Ole Opry<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n Lainey Wilson is in the middle of a tour<\/a> and she makes every stop special for the audience. At a recent show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the singer made the dreams of two young fans come true.<\/p>\n According to\u00a0Parade<\/em> magazine<\/a>, Lily, 19, and Violet, 13, were determined to get on stage with Lainey Wilson at Summerfest. The younger girl had an idea for a sign that was bound to get the singer\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n \u201cOur Dad\u2019s Said Would Give Each $100 If U Bring Us Both On Stage,\u201d the sign read. Not only did Lainey Wilson bring the girls on stage, she shared a special moment with Violet.<\/p>\n She had the young fan repeat an affirmation. \u201cI am beautiful! I am smart! I am talented! I can do anything!\u201d The teen happily repeated the phrases on cue.<\/p>\n Then Lainey Wilson added another moment to the memory. She told the young fan that she was cowgirl of the night and replaced Violet\u2019s white cowboy hat with a black one of her own. She then placed the girl\u2019s white hat on top before giving her a warm embrace.<\/p>\n Magical moments with @Lainey Wilson \u2764\ufe0f #laineywilson<\/a> #cowgirl<\/a> #summerfest<\/a> #festival<\/a> #milwaukee<\/a> #wisconsin<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\nLainey Wilson Channels Legend Johnny Cash At Grand Ole Opry<\/h3>\n
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Her Wholesome Interaction With Young Fans Goes Viral<\/h3>\n
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