Lainey Wilson enjoys a stellar rise in country music.

Lainey co-hosts CMA Fest with Dierks Bentley and Elle King.

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Lainey fulfills a bucket list item by hosting and performing at CMA Fest.

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She's been attending CMA Fest since she was 14 years old.

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The opportunity to perform and co-host was a dream come true for her.

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Lainey is excited to play the same stage she once admired.

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