Lainey Wilson knows exactly what song she wants played at her funeral, and it’s a deeply personal choice.
The country music star recently shared that she wants the same hymn her grandparents had at their funerals: “Beulah Land.”
The 33-year-old singer told The Observer that the song has become a meaningful tradition in her family. “An old hymn called Beulah Land that both my grandpa and my grandma had when they passed away,” she said. “Because they both said they wanted it played at their funeral.”
The classic Christian hymn, which speaks about longing for Heaven, holds sentimental value for Lainey, whose music often reflects her roots and family ties. Choosing Beulah Land as her own funeral song shows just how much her upbringing still shapes her today, even as she continues to rise in the country music scene.
But not every song holds the same emotional pull for her these days. When asked which song she can no longer stand to listen to, she didn’t hesitate, The Best of Both Worlds by Hannah Montana.
If you didn’t know, Lainey got her start in music by impersonating the Disney Channel icon. Before she was winning awards and touring, she was dressing up in a blonde wig and singing Miley Cyrus hits at birthday parties and small events.
“The song I can no longer listen to [is] The Best of Both Worlds by Hannah Montana,” she admitted. “Because I used to be a Hannah Montana impersonator. It’s not because I don’t love the song any more, it’s just that I sang it so many times, I’m never going to crank it back up.”
Wilson has always been open about her admiration for Miley Cyrus, calling her a major influence. She previously told E! News, “I love Miley Cyrus, I used to impersonate Hannah Montana when I was little. I did that for like five years. That was my middle school, high school job.”
She explained that every weekend was booked with gigs, birthday parties, festivals, even events for St. Jude. “I would open up as Lainey Wilson for Hannah Montana,” she said with a laugh.
Now, she’s headlining her own shows as herself, not as a character. And while she’s moved far past those early gigs, it’s clear those experiences helped shape her into the grounded, soulful artist she is today.
From family hymns to pop anthems she’s outgrown, Lainey Wilson’s musical journey is rooted in love, legacy, and a whole lot of hustle.
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