Lainey Wilson is in the headlines after collecting several big awards at the 2024 CMA Awards. She is currently one of the most celebrated singers with chartbusters like “Tougher” and “Things a Man Oughta Know.” However, fans are unaware that Wilson shares a complicated past with singing reality shows like The Voice and American Idol. So, what did Lainey Wilson face on The Voice and American Idol?
Here is everything fans need to know about the singer’s history with the popular reality shows.
Was Lainey Wilson on The Voice?
Yes, Lainey Wilson tried out as a contestant on The Voice seven times.
In May 2024, Wilson appeared as a special guest during the grand finale of The Voice Season 25. While celebrated as a guest star, her history with the show is a complicated story. In the past, she entered the competition as a contestant but failed in the audition phase all seven times. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, she revealed that she did not even make it to the part where the judges turn their chairs around.
Was Lainey Wilson on American Idol?
Lainey Wilson faced rejection on American Idol as well.
Wilson auditioned for American Idol seven times, just as she did for The Voice. She was selected for American Idol once, but unfortunately, she did not make it past the first round. Despite this setback, she remained determined to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. Her hard work eventually paid off, and she released numerous hit songs. Wilson has received multiple accolades, including six Academy of Country Music Awards and one Grammy Award.
Lainey Wilson’s success landed her on the American Idol sets again. She appeared in the Season 21 finale for a special performance. Wilson recalled her history on the show stating, ”I took the long way around but I finally made it on American Idol. I never made it through. I never made it past the first round.” Judge Luke Bryan also addressed Wilson’s past on Country Countdown USA. Despite being unaware of the incident, he was glad that Wilson didn’t take the rejection to heart. (via Life & Style)
