You’re likely referring to Lainey Wilson, the country music star who also made a significant impression with her acting debut as Abby in Yellowstone Season 5. She has recently provided a major career update that firmly solidifies her path beyond the Kevin Costner-led drama.
Here’s the breakdown of her career update:
Lainey Wilson Shifts Focus to Music with Major Album Release
While her role as Abby on Yellowstone brought her to a wider audience, Lainey Wilson’s primary career is in country music, and she’s making a massive statement with her latest announcement:
- Deluxe Album Release: Lainey Wilson is set to release a deluxe version of her multi-award-winning album, “Whirlwind.” This deluxe edition will feature several brand new tracks, including her recently released single, “Somewhere Over Laredo.”
- Continued Music Dominance: This move away from the Yellowstone set drama isn’t a retreat, but rather a powerful stride forward in her already soaring music career. She has been on a meteoric rise, sweeping major country music awards (including multiple Entertainer of the Year and Female Artist of the Year wins), performing at prestigious events, and embarking on a successful world tour.
- Focus on Touring and New Music: Her career update highlights her dedication to her music, with a packed tour schedule and the release of new material for her fans. This clearly indicates her focus is on her established music career, which will continue to thrive independently of the Yellowstone universe’s internal conflicts and the main show’s conclusion.
While other Yellowstone stars like Luke Grimes (who has a new spinoff Y: Marshals centered on his character Kayce) and Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser (rumored for a Beth and Rip spinoff) are continuing within the Yellowstone universe, Lainey Wilson’s update specifically signals a pivot back to the realm where she is already a dominant force, distancing her professional narrative from the behind-the-scenes issues that plagued the original series. She was a guest star who found great success on the show, but her primary path remains in country music.
