Lainey Wilson Discusses Friendship With Dolly Parton During Australian Tour Stop

Grammy winner Lainey Wilson discussed her relationship with country icon Dolly Parton during a Monday morning (Feb. 16) radio appearance in Sydney, Australia. “It’s insane. She has become a dear friend, which is also weird for me to say,” Wilson stated.

She praised Parton’s business acumen, saying “The way that she has continued to pave a path, she’s an incredible human businesswoman. She’s just got it going on.” Wilson performed at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday night, calling it “probably one of the loudest shows that I’ve ever seen.” The crowd response was so intense that Wilson said it took her until 2 a.m. to decompress after the show. She described her concert experience as an “energy exchange” between performer and audience.

Wilson’s Australian tour continues with a series of dates through Feb. 26, before launching her Keepin’ Country Cool Tour in the U.S. on March 17. (Billboard)