32 gold medals, 6 silver medals, and 5 bronze medals—this staggering medal count doesn’t belong to a country but to one extraordinary individual: Simone Biles. With a career that has seen her conquer every imaginable accolade in gymnastics, there’s little left for Simone to achieve as an athlete. Now, she’s turning her attention to celebrating the achievements of others. One such lucky recipient is Lainey Wilson, marking a unique crossover of greatness from the world of sports to the world of music.

During the 58th Country Music Awards held on November 20th, Wilson received the Female Vocal Artist of the Year award from Simone Biles. It was a great victory for her as she stood against extremely talented nominees like Kacey Musgraves and Kelsea Ballerina. But Lainey Wilson stood victorious among all of them. This doesn’t come as a shock or a surprise when one learns more information about her.

Meet 3x Female Vocalist of the Year winner, Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson is a well-established and highly sought-after name in the country music industry. From a humble childhood in the farming community of Baskin, Louisiana, to being 3x CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, she’s seen it all. Her ascent to stardom started 12 years ago, as she set out to refashion the typical country music genre, blending it with new age yet keeping it retro.

Lainey Wilson’s unique twist on country music, dubbed the “Bell Bottom Country Style,” has captivated audiences and solidified her as a fan favorite. With hits like “Watermelon Moonshine,” the platinum-certified and No. 1 radio hit “Things a Man Outta Know,” and the 2x platinum-certified “Heart Like a Truck,” she continues to dominate the charts. With many more hits in her repertoire, Lainey’s music is sure to keep knocking fans’ socks off!

Lainey Wilson is undeniably making her mark on the music industry. With co-writing credits alongside artists like Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, and Flatland Cavalry, she’s solidifying her place as a major force in country music. The Grammy-award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter is poised to leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Her album “Bell Bottom Country” won her first Grammy for Best Country Album, and she continues to shine as the reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year. With all eyes on her, Lainey is set to take country music to even greater heights!

Having won the People’s Choice Award, bagged the Country Song of the Year at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, and been crowned the ‘Female Country Artist of the Year’ in 2024, she was also named ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ at the CMA Awards on November 20th. She started her speech by thanking her mom and dad, saying, “Thank you, mama and daddy; I know y’all are here somewhere. They’re probably up in the nosebleeds somewhere. I love y’all.” “Duck, I love you so much, too,” she added, addressing her boyfriend Devlin Hodges.

Here’s how both Simone Biles and Lainey Wilson looked during the CMA Awards 2024

Lainey Wilson graced the red carpet of the 2024 CMA Awards hand in hand with her boyfriend, Devlin Hodges. Dressed in all black for their first formal appearance together at an event like this, they were definitely turning heads. Wilson wowed at the ceremony in a stunning Zuhair Murad outfit, featuring a black blazer adorned with ornaments, an elegant buttoned shirt, a neckpiece, and feathery earrings. The flat-brim hat completed her look, making the entire outfit even more striking.

She was all set to look stunning as she received her award. But the one handing it to her wasn’t ready to be one-upped by Wilson. Simone Biles dressed in a surreal silver one-shoulder gown left people’s jaws on the floor. And the new shorter hairstyle was just the thing needed to make the attire just perfect. She looked phenomenal as always, flaunting her versatility. And them together, making the award ceremony all the merrier.