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Lainey Wilson, the singer, entertainer, songwriter, storyteller and actress is hoping to return to Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe. The Louisiana native has many accolades on her resume, and while the “Hang Tight Honey” singer is known for getting fans dancing to her music while she’s running around on stage, she’s recently dipped into another side of storytelling and is venturing into the world of acting. Wilson got her feet wet in the acting space when Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan called on her to appear in Season 4 of the hit western series. Wilson portrayed country singer Abby in Yellowstone, but before she joined the cast, she was a fan like everyone else who appreciated everything Sheridan had done for cowboys, cowgirls, and Western culture. She told Vanity Fair in 2024: “It’s crazy to see how the Taylor Sheridan world has really contributed to everything happening. It really did something for country music, and it did something for the Western culture in general. Growing up that way, and even putting my cowboy hat on now and putting my jeans on and being around horses or rodeo or whatever it is, I feel at home. People are so sick of things that make them feel anything other than at home. People are craving that authenticity. I think they’re just over the bullsh*t.” And speaking of authenticity, on the Grammy red carpet last night, Wilson authentically put it out there that she’s hoping Taylor Sheridan considers her for all the spinoff shows he’s working on. From Marshals and The Madison, to Landman and Beth & Rip’s spinoff Dutton Ranch, there is a lot of potential appearances in the Taylor Sheridan universe, both with Yellowstone spinoffs and non-Yellowstone spinoffs. While chatting with Entertainment Tonight correspondent Kevin Frazier on the red carpet, Frazier brought up Wilson’s budding acting career. To which the Louisiana native admits that she never thought she’d be acting: “The truth is, you know, I never in a million years thought I was going to be doing acting. I’ve always just loved telling a story, and no matter what, my music is number one. But if all these other opportunities are showing up, I’d sure hate to close the door on them.”  Frazier then asks whether there has been any discussion of Wilson returning to a Taylor Sheridan set after Abby was so well received on Yellowstone. Wilson shared that she’s open to it and hopes Sheridan will cast her in another series, but has no secrets about what might be stirring in his head for her future. “You know what? I told Taylor Sheridan, I was like, ‘Holler at me.’ I mean, who knows? We’ll see. Fingers crossed… I don’t got any secrets. I’ll call Taylor after tonight, and I’ll get some, though. So, next time I see ya…”  While I’d love to see Wilson return to a Taylor Sheridan set, fans missing her presence on their screen at least know that she’s staying busy with other acting ventures. Wilson is set to appear in Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him. This role marks Wilson’s feature-film debut, in which she plays Amy, a supportive local bar owner/manager and a friend to the main character. Wilson shared with Frazier that this role has been fun for her because there’s been no music involved in the character or in creating the soundtrack, so she’s really enjoying leaning into this specific role. “This is the first role I got to play where I was not playing a musician. Which felt good, you know, I kind of wanted to step outside of that box and try it, and we did it. I can’t wait to do it again.” Wilson elaborated that it felt good to have an acting-only role and the chance to really live up to the actress title on her resume. I know I’m excited to see how Wilson embraces Amy in Reminders of Him. The film is set to release on March 13, 2026, so we are in the final stretch of waiting to see Wilson on the big screen. Check out the entire interview here: The post “Holler At Me” – Lainey Wilson Hopes Taylor Sheridan Will Cast Her In A ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Incoming call. You never know who might decide to make a surprise appearance on stage these days, no matter what city you’re in. I know here at Whiskey Riff, we always say you never know who will appear at a dive bar or a small venue to support a friend in Nashville, but let’s face it… that statement rings true in plenty of other cities where music industry folks live… New York, Austin, Atlanta in the rap game, and of course, Los Angeles. And in Los Angeles, California, that statement definitely rings true during Grammy Week. Last night, the Grammy Awards were held at Crypto.com Arena, with Zach Top, Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton, and Jelly Roll all taking home Grammys in various country music categories. But in the days leading up to the Grammys, country sensation Dwight Yoakam held an event that showcased some of the brightest country music talent while also supporting a good cause. Dwight Yoakam & Friends: Rockin’ for the Kids, supporting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and included appearances from Charley Crockett, Lukas Nelson, Marcus King, Shooter Jennings and Grace Potter. The reason for this concert was deeply personal to Yoakam. A few years ago, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when their son was still an infant, the new parents found themselves in the hospital with Dr. Mark Krieger, SVP and Surgeon-in-Chief at CHLA, for what turned out to be nothing of further concern. That said, his time there with his son and wife, Emily Joyce, opened his eyes to the struggles millions of families across the country face as their children battle health issues. “When you walk the halls of a children’s hospital, it changes you. It puts all of life in a very graphic perspective. As Emily and I were there with our own child, we saw so many families facing battles no one hopes to ever have to endure. And while we were fortunate to not face those challenges, that experience never left us. Rockin’ for the Kids is our way of saying thank you to Dr. Krieger and the entire staff at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, on behalf of every family who puts their trust in them every single day.” It was clear that those whom Yoakam called upon to perform with him at the benefit knew the personal connection and were happy to appear to support such a wonderful cause. The event at The Roxy Theatre featured some legendary performances and a surprise FaceTime call from an old friend who was unable to attend. While Yoakam was on stage performing “What Do You Know About Love,” Yoakam’s wife, Emily Joyce, was trying to get his attention that a very important person was on the phone waiting for him. Yoakam stopped the tune and took the phone when he saw that none other than the Landman star, Billy Bob Thornton, was on FaceTime. “Hey, man. What are you doing? You’re supposed to be here, but where are you? New Jersey, bro. Are you in your hotel room or are you outside? Mr. Thornton, who presented tonight with Mick G and me, is stuck in New Jersey in the ice storm. He’s in a hotel in his coat. Well, yeah, man, we kicked off over here. I don’t know if you can see the room… Yeah, you can see the room.” The YouTube user who shared the footage had a clear view of the phone screen, showing a bundled-up Billy Bob Thornton ringing the “Fast As You” singer from an icy New Jersey. According to the onstage conversation, Thornton was scheduled to attend Yoakam’s event, but snow in New Jersey was delaying the wrap date for a movie he’s currently filming. That, combined with flight cancellations, led to his absence from the event. After Billy Bob complains about the cold in New Jersey, he takes a moment to thank everyone who attended the event for supporting such a great cause. “Anyway, I just wanted to say that for the Children’s Hospital of L.A., this is a great thing that you are doing. I’m so happy that you all are doing… Thank you all for showing up for this cause, because that’s what we’re here for. We are here to help the future generation.” Yoakam then breaks the news to the crowd that, if Thornton were in the room, he had planned to bring him onstage to cover Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show’s “Sylvia’s Mother.” Talk about heartbreak…that would have been an epic performance. Those in the audience got a special treat witnessing this FaceTime. Check it out: The post Dwight Yoakam Stops Show Mid-Song To Answer Call From Landman Star Billy Bob Thornton: “You’re Supposed To Be Here” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.