Lainey Wilson's Whirlwind Tour: Country Queen Descends on Australia and New Zealand!
LAINEY WILSON TO BRING HER WHIRLWIND WORLD TOUR DOWN UNDER!
Get ready, Australia and New Zealand! Country music sensation Lainey Wilson is set to take the stage in February 2026, bringing her high-energy Whirlwind World Tour to your doorstep. The talented singer-songwriter will be performing shows in five major cities across both countries, celebrating the deluxe edition of her record-breaking album Whirlwind.
The Heart Like A Truck hitmaker made the exciting announcement on Instagram over the weekend, writing: "AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND! I'm bringing the Whirlwind World Tour down under in 2026 and I want to see you there!" The news sent shockwaves of excitement through the country music community, with fans eagerly awaiting the chance to see Lainey perform live.
But that's not all - the deluxe edition of Whirlwind is set to drop on August 22, featuring five brand-new tracks, including Somewhere Over Laredo and Bell Bottoms Up. These fresh additions will give fans a whole new reason to fall in love with Lainey's music all over again.
Lainey's upcoming tour coincides with her rising star status in the country music scene. The talented artist has been making waves with her critically acclaimed album, Bell Bottom Country, which topped Billboard's Top Album Chart and Country Albums Chart, amassing an impressive 700 million streams to date. Her recent singles, 'Watermelon Moonshine' and 'Save Me' (feat. Jelly Roll), have reached number one on the country charts, cementing her status as a leading female artist in the genre.
But Lainey's success doesn't stop there. The singer-songwriter has been nominated for two 2024 Grammys - Country Album of the Year and Best Country Duo/Group Performance - solidifying her place among the industry's elite. In 2023, she took home an impressive five wins at the CMA Awards, including the coveted Entertainer of the Year title.
Lainey has also been making headlines for her recent acting debut in Season 5 of the hit TV series Yellowstone, where she played a musician character named Abby. Her performance earned rave reviews from fans and critics alike, with many praising her raw talent and charisma on screen.
But that's not all - Lainey has also teamed up with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women's collection, further solidifying her status as a style icon in the country music world. Her growing list of endeavours includes the coveted Rulebreaker Award at Billboard's Women in Music Awards.
So mark your calendars for February 2026 and get ready to experience Lainey Wilson live on stage like never before! With her unstoppable energy, captivating performances, and chart-topping hits, this is one tour you won't want to miss. Don't forget to follow The Scholarly Note (thescholarlynote.com) for the latest updates on Lainey's Whirlwind World Tour.
Tour Dates:
- Auckland, New Zealand - February 6
- Christchurch, New Zealand - February 8
- Brisbane, Australia - February 11
- Newcastle, Australia - February 14
- Sydney, Australia - February 16
- Melbourne, Australia - February 19
- Adelaide, Australia - February 22
- Perth, Australia - February 26
Ticket Pre-Sale:
Frontier Members can access the presale for Lainey's Australian tour from 12pm local time on Tuesday, August 12.
General Tickets:
Tickets will go on sale to the public at 1pm local time on Friday, August 15. Get ready to snag your tickets and join the Whirlwind World Tour!
Note: All dates and times are subject to change. Follow Lainey Wilson's official social media channels for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes peeks into her whirlwind world tour!