Country Superstar Lainey Wilson Will Perform at 2026 Symphony Fashion Show

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Symphony and Symphony Fashion Show co-chairs Marci Houff and Laura Kimbrell announced today that the reigning two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson will perform at the 2026 Symphony Fashion Show. The Grammy-winning country superstar will take the stage at the Nashville Symphony’s annual spring fundraiser on April 28, 2026, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Presented by Gus Mayer, the Symphony Fashion Show will also feature a runway show of the Fall 2026 collection of legendary fashion house Oscar de la Renta.

“With Oscar de la Renta returning to the Symphony Fashion Show after 14 years, we knew we needed an equally iconic entertainer,” said Nashville Symphony President and CEO Alan D. Valentine. “Lainey Wilson is one of the most significant and influential women in country music today, and we could not imagine a better musical partner for Oscar de la Renta’s runway magic.”

A 12-time CMA award winner, 16-time ACM award winner, Grammy winner and Grand Ole Opry member, Wilson is in the midst of yet another monumental year. She recently earned her ninth No. 1 at country radio with “Somewhere Over Laredo” from her acclaimed album, Whirlwind, served as host of the 2025 CMA Awards (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991), and will make her film debut in the upcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him. An electric live performer, Wilson will continue to tour this year including headlining Stagecoach Festival in April, select stadium dates with Chris Stapleton this summer and headline shows across Australia and New Zealand as part of her Whirlwind World Tour.

“This is going to be a really special event,” Wilson shares. “The Nashville Symphony is such a meaningful part of the city’s identity and its artistic community, so getting to support them while also partnering with Oscar de la Renta is pretty exciting.”

Keeping the evening running smoothly will be emcee Danielle Breezy, chief meteorologist for WKRN News 2, Nashville’s ABC affiliate. She’s an Emmy nominee and an Edward R. Murrow Award winner who holds the CBM Seal, the highest certification available to a meteorologist. Breezy is a member and past chair of the American Meteorological Society Board of Broadcast, board member of the Nashville Wine Auction, and spokesperson for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Dream Home.

“The Symphony Fashion Show is a beloved Nashville tradition – a celebration of the intersection of music, art, and fashion — and we are so excited to have such an incredible lineup planned for our guests,” said co-chairs Marci Houff and Laura Kimbrell. “We knew that with Oscar de la Renta on the runway, we needed equally exciting entertainment, and there is no one bigger in country music right now than Lainey Wilson. She’s as stylish and gracious as she is talented, and we can’t wait to see her on the Schermerhorn stage. And it is a great honor to have Danielle Breezy emcee the evening. She’s spirited and tons of fun, and we can’t think of a better fashion show host!”

Patrons packages for the 2026 Symphony Fashion Show are on sale now at nashvillesymphony.org/sfs. General admission tickets go on sale in March.

The Symphony Fashion Show started in 2006 to raise awareness and funds in support of the world-renowned Nashville Symphony and its educational and community engagement programs.

ABOUT THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY

The Nashville Symphony is where music comes alive for Middle Tennessee and beyond. Founded in 1946, the orchestra performs at the world-class Schermerhorn Symphony Center, presenting a mix of classical masterpieces, groundbreaking new works, jazz, pop, film concerts, and family programming. A champion of contemporary American orchestral music, the Symphony has premiered and recorded works by today’s most celebrated and innovative composers, earning 14 GRAMMY® Awards and 27 nominations. The Nashville Symphony performs nearly 200 concerts each year, including many free and low-cost education and community programs that annually reach nearly 550,000 people of all ages across Middle Tennessee. Through broadcasts, recordings, and streaming, the Nashville Symphony reaches an additional 13 million listeners worldwide each year. As a nonprofit organization, the Nashville Symphony is dedicated to enriching the community, inspiring the next generation of music lovers, and showcasing the power of live music to unite and inspire. Learn more at nashvillesymphony.org.

ABOUT LAINEY WILSON

Lainey Wilson continues to take over the world, capturing the hearts of fans and the respect of her peers. A 12x CMA, 16x ACM, Grammy winner and Grand Ole Opry member, Wilson is in the midst of yet another monumental year, having recently hosted the 59th Annual CMA Awards (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991), where she also won three awards: Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (Whirlwind). Additionally, Wilson is confirmed to headline Stagecoach Festival 2026 and will join Chris Stapleton for select stadium shows this summer, in addition to headline dates across Australia and New Zealand this month as part of her Whirlwind World Tour. Wilson also recently released the deluxe version of her acclaimed album, Whirlwind, featuring five additional tracks, including her single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” which recently reached No. 1 at country radio. A sought-after songwriter, Wilson has nine No. 1s to date, including “4x4xU," “Watermelon Moonshine” and the 2x Platinum “Heart Like A Truck,” in addition to collaborations with Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Moreover, Wilson wrote “Out of Oklahoma” for the Twisters movie, has worked with artists such as Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton and Post Malone, and will make her film debut in the forthcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, after first acting in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone.”

ABOUT OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Since its founding in 1965, Oscar de la Renta’s philosophy has been to make women look and feel extraordinary. This belief continues to define the House’s legacy, embodied in its internationally renowned ready-to-wear, handbag, jewelry, bridal and fragrance collections. Even today, Oscar de la Renta designs embody its founder’s joy for life, distinguished by lavish textiles, vibrant color and an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship.

Oscar de la Renta’s timeless feminine aesthetic is expressed through exceptional artisanal details and embellishments. The House relies on masterful artistry to uphold the highest standards for craftsmen. The design studio and ateliers work according to the standards of European couture houses.

In the New York City atelier and the finest workrooms in Europe, every design begins with a detailed sketch by the designers before passing through scores of expert hands, ensuring that each garment receives meticulous attention to both its interior construction and exterior embellishments.

Oscar de la Renta garners attention by dressing the world’s greatest arbiters of style including first ladies, entertainers, celebrities and innovators at philanthropic galas and award shows. Oscar de la Renta is featured in the world’s most celebrated fashion and lifestyle publications. Shot by the industry’s preeminent photographers, these stunning editorials continue to champion the House’s collections in print and digital media’s seminal artistic moments.

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