LAINEY WILSON|KINDA LOVE IT|OUT NOW

Lainey Wilson released her new song, “Kinda Love It,” on Oct. 9, 2026, via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Wilson wrote the track with John Mayer, Kid Harpoon and Jon Decious. The release arrives ahead of Nov. 18, 2026, when Wilson hosts the 60th CMA Awards for the third time.

Who wrote Lainey Wilson’s “Kinda Love It”?

“Kinda Love It” was written by Lainey Wilson, John Mayer, Kid Harpoon and Jon Decious. The song came out Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.

Kid Harpoon, whose credits include work with Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus, is one of the four writers on the song. Jon Decious rounds out the writing team. Mayer’s writing credit follows his guitar work on Wilson’s previous single.

The release at a glance:

• Artist: Lainey Wilson
• Release date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
• Label: BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville
• Writers: Lainey Wilson, John Mayer, Kid Harpoon, Jon Decious
• Music video: Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges on their farm
• Previous single: “Phone, Keys, Wallet,” featuring John Mayer on guitar

Lainey Wilson and John Mayer

“Kinda Love It” is the second straight Wilson release to feature Mayer’s work. Her previous single, “Phone, Keys, Wallet,” features Mayer on guitar and is in the top 15 at country radio. On “Kinda Love It,” Mayer moves into a writing role, sharing the credit with Wilson, Kid Harpoon and Jon Decious.

“Kinda Love It” music video

The video for “Kinda Love It” puts Wilson’s marriage on screen. It stars Wilson and her husband, Devlin “Duck” Hodges. The two ride an ATV around their farm in the clip.

When is Lainey Wilson hosting the CMA Awards?

Wilson hosts the 60th CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026. It is her third time hosting the show, and she is the first solo female host of the CMA Awards since Reba McEntire in 1991.

Wilson is also a nominee. The 12-time CMA winner and reigning Entertainer of the Year is nominated in 2026 for:

• Entertainer of the Year
• Female Vocalist of the Year
• Single of the Year: “Somewhere Over Laredo”

Wilson also received the CMA International Artist Achievement Award.

Lainey Wilson at the ACM Awards

Wilson has 12 ACM Award wins from 22 nominations in the Academy’s records. Her ACM history begins at the 57th ACM Awards, where she won New Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. She won Entertainer of the Year at both the 59th ACM Awards and the 60th ACM Awards. Her wins by ceremony:

• 57th ACM Awards: New Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year
• 58th ACM Awards: Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Music Event of the Year (HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson), Visual Media of the Year (HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson)
• 59th ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Music Event of the Year (Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson)
• 60th ACM Awards: Album of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year

At the 61st ACM Awards, Wilson was nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Single of the Year and Song of the Year, plus Music Event of the Year alongside Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert. Her complete record is on the Lainey Wilson ACM artist profile.

Lainey Wilson tour dates

Wilson’s upcoming dates include four stadium shows in Toronto with Harry Styles:

• May 7: Rogers Stadium, Toronto
• May 8: Rogers Stadium, Toronto
• May 14: Rogers Stadium, Toronto
• May 15: Rogers Stadium, Toronto

What’s next for Lainey Wilson

“Kinda Love It” is out now on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Wilson hosts the 60th CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, where she competes for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year. Her four Toronto stadium dates with Harry Styles at Rogers Stadium follow on May 7, 8, 14 and 15.