Sony Music Publishing Nashville has renewed its global publishing administration agreement with country music superstar Lainey Wilson, extending their partnership that began in 2017.

Photo Credit: Lainey Wilson for Sony Music Publishing

Wilson, the CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, has established herself as one of country music's most successful artists with seven #1 hits, including "Watermelon Moonshine" and the 2x platinum "Heart Like A Truck." She has also collaborated with notable artists like Cole Swindell, Jelly Roll, and HARDY.

Her achievements include:

• Grammy Award for Best Country Album (Bell Bottom Country)
• Nine ACM awards
• Nine CMA awards
• Grand Ole Opry induction
• Female Country Artist of the Year at 2024 People's Choice Awards
• Country Song of the Year for "Heart Like A Truck" at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Wilson recently expanded her career into acting with a role in Paramount's Yellowstone series, and her latest album WHIRLWIND has earned her a second consecutive Grammy nomination for Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

"I'll always be a songwriter first and I appreciate having such a supportive team that agrees it all starts with the songs," said Wilson regarding the renewal.

Sony Music Publishing Nashville Vice President, Creative, Anna Weisband praised Wilson as "one of the most inspiring songwriters the world has ever known," highlighting her continued influence in redefining the country music genre.

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