‘Thank you to the 400,000 hearts who let me pour out my soul.’ — Lainey Wilson wraps up the North American leg of the Whirlwind Tour with over 400,000 fans, calling it ‘one of the greatest highlights of my career.’

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  • December 11, 2025
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Lainey Wilson Reflects on Whirlwind Tour: ‘One of the Greatest Highlights of My Career So Far’

“Thank you for letting me pour my heart and soul out to more than 400,000 of y’all.”

Lainey Wilson is reflecting on her massive headlining Whirlwind Tour as the North American leg came to a close over the weekend.

The superstar took to social media to share her gratitude for all the fans who showed up this year on what has become the biggest tour of her career.

 

Lainey Wilson; Photo by Erick Frost
Lainey Wilson; Photo by Erick Frost

“And just like that, the North American leg of the Whirlwind World Tour is all wrapped up,” she wrote. “I don’t even know where to begin to say thank you for making this one of the greatest highlights of my career so far. Thank you for letting me pour my heart and soul out to more than 400,000 of y’all.”

Her post featured photo and video highlights from the final shows, including an epic prank from special guest ERNEST, who surprised Wilson by showing up dressed just like her, complete with bell bottoms and a blonde wig.

“Are you kidding me,” she said as he appeared on stage wearing her clothes.

“He got that from my bus,” she revealed, adding “literally those pants and that jacket is from my bus, I’m gonna kill him.

“If my pants don’t get back to the normal size, I’m gonna be mad as hell.

“I definitely owe you a pair of pants,” he laughed.

 

Lainey Wilson; Photo by Erick Frost
Lainey Wilson; Photo by Erick Frost

The tour wrapped with shows in Tampa, Florida (November 7) and Orlando, Florida (November 8). The Whirlwind World Tour brought Wilson to arenas and amphitheaters across the country, marking the biggest headlining dates of her career so far. She played venues like New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, and Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, captivating sold-out crowds with her signature charm and powerhouse performances.

Now that the road run is complete, Wilson will return to Nashville, where she is set to host the 59th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 19. She’ll become the first woman to host the show solo since Reba McEntire in 1991.

 

ABC's "The 59th Annual CMA Awards" stars Lainey Wilson as host.; Photo by Disney/Robby Klein
ABC’s “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” stars Lainey Wilson as host.; Photo by Disney/Robby Klein

“I grew up watching the CMA Awards like it was the Super Bowl, so to be hosting for a second year is a true honor,” said Wilson. “I’m humbled that CMA has trusted me with this role, and I can’t wait to love on this genre that has given me so much.”

The Louisiana native will also perform during the broadcast, joining Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, Zach Top, and more. Heading into the show, Wilson was nominated for six awards, including the night’s top honor of CMA Entertainer of the Year.

“Country Music’s Biggest Night” broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC and will be available the next day on Hulu.

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