Lainey Wilson Launches Her “Heart Like A Truck” Fund. "I’m So Excited To Be Able To Finally Do This"
The country music superstar is also adding philanthropist to her already impressive resume.
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CMA winner and chart topper Lainey Wilson is now using her platform to give back! Named after her hit song Heart Like A Truck, the new fund will help to touch a wide variety of causes. “I’m so excited to be able to finally do this. To be able to give back because that’s what it’s all about and that’s what I’m finally able to do it," Lainey said during the funds announcement during an interview with SiriusXM.
The press release states that,‘Heart Like A Truck’ is Lainey Wilson’s Fund that actively contributes to a diverse range of philanthropic endeavors and causes aimed at transforming lives.”
Lainey also spoke on why she felt the pull to start the fund. “The truth is I feel like I’m just in a place where I can do that. I think finding certain organizations and charities I’m passionate about, going to all these different cities, and seeing what the need is will really fill my cup. And we all need a little cup filling.”
Using her wide platform for good, “the fund will allow Wilson to offer vital resources and support to an array of causes, each with a unique story and a shared purpose of creating a brighter, more promising future for individuals and communities in need,” the release continued.
Most recently Lainey has also partnered with Purina to help raise awareness for domestic violence. Clearly Lainey's heart if with her fans and community.
Lainey also told friends and colleagues at her #1 party for the hit. Inspired from the stories at meet & greets, she also announced that every dollar sold from her coming tour would go towards the efforts.
"Heart Like A Truck is all about resilience. It celebrates finding freedom in strength and not being afraid of the scars and bruises that you got along the way, a message that has encouraged me through tough times and I hope will continue to encourage each and every one of you."
The Louisiana native and reigning Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year Lainey Wilson makes CMA Awards history yet again, becoming the only artist to top the nominations list in her first two appearances on the Final Ballot. It was also announced yesterday that she would be performing on the award show.
Wilson also announced she will be performing 35+ dates across North America on her headlining “Country’s Cool Again Tour” next year, produced by Live Nation.
Already this year, Wilson has won four ACM Awards, two CMT Music Awards, three PCCA Awards, in addition to being honored as Billboard Women in Music’s 2023 “Rulebreaker,” and the most nominated artist at this year’s CMA Awards with a record breaking nine nominations.
Tickets will be available starting with the Wild Horses presale beginning Monday, October 23. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, October 27 at 10am local time at LaineyWilson.com. Dates may vary by market. See website for more details.
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