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10 Best Lainey Wilson Songs That Prove She's the Ultimate Country Star

We have her album Bell Bottom Country on replay! 🤩

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In case you didn't know: Lainey Wilson is having one incredible run right now! The country music star was recently nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2024 thanks to the success of her recent album, Bell Bottom Country. Not to mention that she also made her acting debut on one of America's biggest shows, Yellowstone. It may seem like Lainey came out of no where, but the truth is, she's been working to make a name for herself for quite some time now! Don't believe us? Well, we've curated a list of the best Lainey Wilson songs, some dating back way before her recent album and Yellowstone appearance.

If you know anything about Lainey, then there's a good chance you've heard her smash hit, "Heart Like a Truck." Clearly, that one will make this list, but there are so many other songs on here that are worth noting. Did you know that she has some hit songs that made the Yellowstone soundtrack, too? Cool, right? There are also tunes that stem from the beginning of her career and are still as catchy as ever. Stroll through these Lainey Wilson songs, and prepare to add all of these to your country music playlist.

1

"Heart Like A Truck"

We don't know what's better, the heartfelt melody or the show-stopping music video! Seriously, though—if there's any song that cemented her stay in the industry, it was this one! The amount of people who can relate to the lyrics about heartbreak (and then persevering as a stronger person because of it) is unreal.

2

"Things A Man Oughta Know"

There's no questioning Lainey Wilson's country roots! However, if you doubted them for whatever reason, all you have to do is listen to this 2020 hit. She sings about knowing how to fish, being able to change a tire, and even hooking a trailer on a two-inch hitch!

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3

"Workin' Overtime"

This one is for our longtime Lainey fans! "Workin' Overtime" is a 2018 single from the songstress. It's all about being a little rough on the edges (getting in trouble from time-to-time), but knowing that those angels are workin' overtime to keep you on the right track!

4

"wait in the truck" (feat. Lainey Wilson)

Country singer HARDY included this song as part of his 2023 album, The Mockingbird & the Crow. It features Lainey, and saw some success on Billboard's country music charts. What's even sweeter is knowing that HARDY and Lainey have actually been good friends for a while even before recording this one!

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5

"Watermelon Moonshine"

"Watermelon Moonshine" has become one of our favorite love songs to date! It has simple guitar strums, lyrics that have to do with a memorable and sweet romance, and, of course, a compelling music video to go along with it!

6

"Tougher"

Okay, we're throwing it all the way back with this song. "Tougher" is from Lainey's 2016 album of the same name. In it, she sings about the curveballs that life will throw at you, but just how "tough" it can make you!

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7

"Rolling Stone"

This is one of those songs that you listen to when you're feeling both sad and optimistic at the same time. The two feelings go hand-in-hand more often than you think, and it's probably for the best. Why? Well, because then you'll come to the revelation that Lainey did in this song!

8

"Dirty Looks"

When you're in love, or just feeling the butterflies for someone in general, you don't really care what other people have to say. It doesn't matter if people are giving you "dirty looks," because dirty looks good on you... as Lainey would say!

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9

"Smell Like Smoke"

Lainey's song "Smell Like Smoke" may ring familiar to Yellowstone fans. That's because it's one of the songs she submitted as part of the show's soundtrack! She made her acting debut in season 5 of Yellowstone, this song appeared in episode three of it. While lots of her original music was used in previous seasons of Yellowstone, this one was penned specifically for the series.

10

"Atta Girl"

Is this the breakup song of all breakup songs? We think so. You'll be left feeling powerful and free just after one listen, no matter how hard your situation may (or may not) be.

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Josiah Soto
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Josiah is the Digital Content Producer for the commerce team at Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Runner’s World, and Bicycling Magazine. He also writes for “BIO Buys”—a column on Biography.com—giving readers the lowdown on what products their favorite celebs are using. In another life, Josiah was an editor at ThePioneerWoman.com, where he sharpened his expertise on all things lifestyle, food-news, and entertainment. Outside work related matters, he’s a fan of Studio Ghibli films, unimportant reality TV drama, and melancholy Lorde songs. 

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