Lainey Wilson Sings Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” At Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
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Lainey Wilson was on hand to celebrate Taylor Swift as she was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
On Monday, October 26, Taylor Swift became the youngest inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in the 20-Year Contemporary Songwriter/Artist category. She was inducted alongside Lyle Lovett (30-Year Veteran Artist category), Bruce Channel (30-Year Veteran Songwriter category), Shawn Camp (20-Year Contemporary Songwriter category) and Lee Thomas Miller (20-Year Contemporary Songwriter category).
Additionally, George Strait was also honored at the ceremony with the Career Maker Award.
Brad Paisley Helped Induct Taylor Swift Alongside Lainey Wilson
When Taylor Swift was first getting started, she opened for Brad Paisley on tour, so it made perfect sense that he be the one the induct her into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Like many artists, Paisley decided to prank his young opener. He decided to release “thousands” of live crickets on her tour bus. During her acceptance speech on Monday, she revealed she couldn’t sleep for months because of it, and even considered getting a lizard to help get them all!
But, because he introduction at the Hall of Fame was so kind, she said she’d let it go. In an Instagram post celebrating the night, Paisley said he stands by his cricket prank, even calling is a “legit truly boss prank.”
Lainey Performed One Of Taylor’s Earliest Country Hits
Along with the speech from Paisley, Lainey Wilson was present to perform one of Swift’s biggest songs in the country genre.
Wilson chose to perform “Love Story,” which was the lead single off her 2008 album Fearless. The song went to No. 1 on several charts including Hot Country Songs, Pop Airplay, Adult Contemporary, and other charts in foreign countries.
It’s gone on to have multi-platinum certifications in six countries, selling over 18 million copies worldwide.
Wilson performed the song unplugged with just a guitar, bass, and violin accompanying her. It was such a beautiful rendition, and fans are wondering if she will be releasing her own version of the song anytime soon.
Wilson took to Instagram to celebrate the evening with a carousel of photos alongside the caption, “Hats off to @taylorswift ❤️ What a special night at @nashof_official!”
Watch Wilson’s tribute below.
