Lainey Wilson's rise to country stardom featured in this Women of the Year book

• Country music star Lainey Wilson was named one of USA TODAY's 2026 Women of the Year.
• Wilson's career surged after her 2021 hit "Things A Man Oughta Know" and a role on the show "Yellowstone."
• A new collectible book, "When Women Lead," profiles Wilson and other impactful women.

Country music is being dominated by women—including Lainey Wilson. The country music superstar has been destined for stardom since she was nine years old. While she's been releasing music for over 10 years, it was "Things A Man Oughta Know" in 2021 that was her first No. 1 hit.

She toured with Morgan Wallen in 2019, earned her first No. 1 single, then joined the cast of "Yellowstone" and it's all history from there. In the last seven years, Wilson has won nine Country Music Association awards, a Grammy and 16 Academy of Country Music awards.

This year, she was named one of USA TODAY's 2026 Women of the Year, and you can read more about her journey to stardom in this collectible book highlighting the leadership roles of women.

Celebrate Lainey Wilson as a 2026 Woman of the Year with this collectible book

When Women Lead: Stories of Courage, Impact and Change

Inside this 128-page, hardcover collector's edition, you'll find the stories behind some of the most accomplished women of our time: Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman, supermodel and bestselling author Paulina Porizkova, the iconic Goldie Hawn and former First Lady Michelle Obama.  Shop our Women's History book

What's inside this Women's History Month book?

• Profiles of the 2026 USA TODAY Women of the Year - Celebrate the female leaders making an impact nationwide, including:
  • Rugby powerhouse and body positivity icon Ilona Maher
  • Beloved broadcaster Hoda Kotb
  • WNBA champion Jonquel Jones
  • Hollywood trailblazer Eva Longoria
  • Entertainment executive Channing Dungey
  • More: Michelle Obama, Aly Raisman, Paulina Porizkova and Goldie Hawn
• Stunning photography and editorial design that bring each story to life
• Original reporting & in-depth storytelling from USA TODAY journalists
• 128-page hardcover collector's edition that's perfect for display or gifting

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