Lainey Wilson didn’t just attend the 59th Annual CMA Awards — she dominated the entire evening from beginning to end. The “4x4xU” hitmaker walked into the night as a favorite and walked out a certified country-music powerhouse, earning three of the biggest honors of the ceremony: Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and the most prestigious title of all — Entertainer of the Year.
In a move reserved for only the most respected artists, Wilson also took on the massive responsibility of solo hosting the show — a role only Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire had handled alone before. With her trademark confidence, humor, and magnetic stage presence, Wilson stepped directly into the history books, proving she could command the spotlight just as effortlessly as the legends who came before her.
But trophies and hosting weren’t the only ways she showed her star power. Throughout the evening, Wilson delivered electrifying performances that had the entire arena cheering, singing, and celebrating along with her. It was the kind of career-defining night that reminds everyone watching that Lainey Wilson isn’t just a fast-rising talent — she is a central voice in today’s country music landscape, shaping the genre one performance at a time.
A True Country Queen Move
And in what might be the most authentic Lainey Wilson moment possible, she didn’t cap off the evening with an exclusive industry gathering or a quiet private dinner. Instead, after closing out the biggest night of her career, she headed straight to her own Nashville bar, Bell Bottoms Up, surprising fans who had gathered there for a viewing party.
Still glowing with adrenaline and dressed in full CMA glam, she walked into the venue to a wave of cheers and disbelief. She greeted fans personally, posed for photos, hugged anyone who asked, signed autographs — and even hopped on stage to join the celebration firsthand. It was the kind of genuine gratitude that separates stars from legends: she went right back to the people who helped put her at the top.
Fans immediately flooded social media with emotional posts:
“Our girl 🙌🙌🙌”
“It’s so refreshing to see a female country artist win Entertainer of the Year!! 💖🤠🎤🏆”
The love, pride, and excitement poured in nonstop — and every bit of it was earned.
Bell Bottoms Up: A Nashville Landmark in the Making
Opened in May 2024, Bell Bottoms Up has already become one of Downtown Nashville’s most popular destinations. Located at 120 3rd Avenue South, right in the center of the iconic South Broadway district, the three-level, 27,000-square-foot venue includes:
Two performance stages
Four full bars
A mezzanine lounge overlooking the dining floor
The bar is drenched in Wilson’s unique 1970s-inspired western style, complete with a Cajun-themed food menu inspired by her Louisiana roots. The space feels equal parts honky-tonk, retro time machine, and fully immersive Lainey Wilson universe. And after her surprise CMA arrival, its reputation has only grown stronger.
A Night Nashville Will Be Talking About
Three major awards. A history-making hosting performance. Unforgettable onstage moments. And a heartfelt, unannounced celebration with the fans who helped her rise.
Lainey Wilson didn’t just have a good CMA night —
she had one of the greatest nights of her career.
And by showing up at Bell Bottoms Up to share it with her fans, she proved exactly why so many people are cheering her on: she hasn’t forgotten where she came from, or who carried her there.
Lainey Wilson owned the CMAs — and then she went home to celebrate with the people who helped make it happen.