Yellowstone fans might recognize Lainey Wilson from her music appearing in the Paramount series Yellowstone, playing Abby. Wilson portrays Abby who falls for ranch hand Ryan.
Wilson recently shared her experience of joining the cast.
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson is an American country music singer who recently made her acting debut on Yellowstone. Wilson portrays Abby, a free-spirited musician. Wilson began performing original songs of her own when she was only teenager; since then her music has gained significant traction and been released on two independent albums and one single. It has garnered her much internet buzz and she is rapidly making a name for herself within the industry.
Lainey Wilson is not only an accomplished musician but an aspiring actress as well. After having one of her songs used in an episode of Yellowstone, Lainey Wilson gained an acting role on that popular series and looks forward to expanding both of these careers further.
Wilson hails from Baskin, Louisiana where she grew up on a farm and learned the value of hard work at an early age. Wilson learned a few chords on guitar from her father and began writing her own songs at an early age. Later she relocated to Nashville where she found success as a country artist.
Singer LeAnn Rimes has quickly established herself on the country music scene and quickly become one of fans’ favorites. She has even been nominated for several awards, such as CMT Breakout Artist of the Year.
Wilson has also appeared as a guest star on many hit television shows. Even with her busy schedule, Wilson still makes time to perform her music at various places around the globe. Additionally, Wilson has long championed equal opportunity for women within music.
At present, country singer Jessica Lynn is working on her next album and touring alongside country stars such as HARDY; in addition, she has received various nominations.
She possesses an original style of music that blends rock and country elements, with lyrics that tell powerful tales to an expansive audience. Additionally, her music is very catchy and she boasts an incredible voice that appeals to many listeners. She describes her sound as “bell-bottom country,” meaning that it contains both old and new styles of country.
Hailey Whitters
Hailey Whitters is a rising country music artist on Yellowstone who has made waves in the industry. Born in Iowa and studying vocal performance at college in Missouri, her style recalls Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton with its classic country feel but adds her own touch – she has even written songs for Alan Jackson and Little Big Town among many others! Raised, released earlier this year is her follow up release following up The Dream’s success.
“Everything She Ain’t” by Whitters has taken the country charts by storm and made her an instantaneous success, yet even though she is relatively new to the scene she has long been creating her career as a country artist. Starting out as a songwriter for others in the late ’90s and ’00s she eventually wanted to release an album under her own name – after years of hard work and patience from Nashville she finally has received its support!
Luke Grimes of Yellowstone recently signed with Lainey Wilson’s management team as well as other cast members Ryan Bingham and Lainey Wilson’s. Now, Luke will return to his musical roots by working on his debut country album alongside many of the same songwriters who were involved with helping write songs for Yellowstone.
One of the main draws to Yellowstone is its emphasis on musical moments. Whether it is Shane Smith singing at a rodeo or Ryan Bingham lassoing Abby for dance lessons, Yellowstone embraces music in ways rarely seen on television – giving viewers something different and enjoyable to watch! This extra dimension has helped make watching Yellowstone more pleasurable and enjoyable overall.
Hailey Whitters’ EP showcases her talent with its blend of traditional and contemporary country sounds, featuring both old-timey songs as well as more modern renditions. Her vocal performance stands out as strong as ever, providing listeners a refreshing take on country music that fits perfectly with her voice. Songs written specifically for her make this record appealing to both traditional country fans as well as fans who appreciate modernized versions of this genre.
Ross Shifflett
Even though his show was shot in California, Shifflett has managed to make quite an impressionful mark in Texas music scene. He’s been headlining Easyriders motorcycle conventions with his acoustic performance and selling out all merchandise; touring southwestern United States along with his band; hoping to release second album this spring.
2022 has been a year to remember for country singer Lainey Wilson. Not only did she achieve her first No 1 hit with “Things a Man Oughta Know,” she made her acting debut as musician Abby on Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone; and Sheridan has been an advocate for Wilson’s music; even using one of Wilson’s songs in the season 2 premiere episode in 2019.
Wilson is best described as having a distinctive mix of red dirt country and Americana sounds, making her stand out in an industry dominated by pop and dance-infused songs.
PEOPLE recently interviewed her to find out how she landed the role on HBO series Girls. She explained that Sheridan had long been a fan of her music and approached her about appearing in the show. Furthermore, the writing for her character made it easy for viewers to connect with it.
Wilson can also be seen working on her debut album. Recently she shared an Instagram photo featuring herself alongside Yellowstone Park as part of this effort, writing: “See you guys soon on Season 5” in the caption.
Yellowstone soundtrack songs have made regular appearances in season 5’s episodes, such as Zach Bryan’s emotive “Flying or Crying,” from his 2022 album American Heartbreak, played during the opening credits for season five. Shooter Jennings haunting ballad “The Low Road” was featured prominently at the end of season four and five episodes; 49 Winchesters rowdy “Last Call” provided the music to an episode three bar brawl scene. Of course this list is incomplete but should serve as a starting point!
Ryan Bingham
Ryan Bingham’s voice straddles the line between rugged truck tires on gravel roads and airy tales from his back porch; Americana singer-songwriter with a quiet manner who writes songs of heartache and loss; his seventh album 2023’s Watch Out For the Wolf was recorded in Montana wilderness; this hard-living collection contains songs about Ryan’s personal experiences that reflect this.
Bingham’s Yellowstone character Walker, is a rodeo cowboy who lives in Wyoming but is constantly on the move. Bingham can identify with Walker; growing up between California and West Texas as his alcoholic parents moved frequently in search of work, Bingham found solace riding steers and bulls at age 11, finding purpose and identity through rodeo competition.
Bingham can often be found working on his ranch back home in New Mexico when not traveling around, though he has also made appearances on numerous television programs as an actor – most recently appearing as part of Yellowstone.
Lainey Wilson may be best known to fans from her acting debut on Yellowstone, but they might not know she’s also an award-winning country music artist. Wilson was nominated six times for CMT Music Awards including Country Song of the Year with her song “Working Overtime”. Wilson first came to Taylor Sheridan’s attention after using one of Wilson’s songs in one episode of Yellowstone.
Wilson will continue to showcase her musical talent on the series as she’s an integral part of Yellowstone cast, appearing in two seasons so far. Wilson was cast perfectly for Abby’s character – it provides her an opportunity to show off both her country sound and ability to connect with audiences.