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Lainey Wilson Calls ‘Yellowstone’ Role ‘One of the Most Important Things’ for Her Self-Esteem

Lainey Wilson didn’t make her acting debut until Yellowstone season 5, but the country superstar credited the series with giving her a self-esteem boost.

“I mean, I had never acted a day in my life, but when somebody like Taylor Sheridan calls you and asks you, ‘Do you want to be a part of my show?’ it made me feel like, ‘Wow, he sees something in me that I’ve never seen in myself. Before Lainey appeared in Yellowstone, she was struggling with ticket sales for her shows despite having a number one hit and a few awards under her belt. Michael Tran / Getty Images“Taylor Sheridan, our creator, would comb through music that is not super mainstream.

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