You probably have never heard of Baskin, Louisiana. The population there last year was just 208. But it's a very special place. That town is where country music superstar Lainey Wilson is from. She still cherishes her memories of growing up there. And the residents of that community still remember her as well. In fact, a street there was named in her honor. She has an indelible connection to it.
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Wilson Got a Ticket There Years Ago
Per Southern Living, Wilson, 33, said, "And there's nothing like driving down my hometown road—and the highway they just named after me in Baskin." She added, "Same place that I got a ticket when I was 15 years old. I was like, "Nana nana boo boo." But yeah, my granny lives like a mile from my parents. And I just go sit down with her for a little bit—kind of catch up, take it easy, and do all the things that I grew up doing. Even this past weekend, me and my sister were cleaning my granny's house and just doing what we've always done. And I don't know any other way."
The Star Still Prioritizes Home and Family
Wilson has not let fame and fortune distort her values. She deeply loves her family and the place she came from. The singer told Southern Living what she does when she gets back to Baskin. "Well, so it used to be going straight to Baskin first and seeing Mom and Daddy until my sister had kids. And now, I go straight to Monroe and see my little nephews, and then we all end up going to Baskin."
She went on, " And, man, we just love being outside. My horse turned 30 this year, so I think I just got my final ride on him. And there's nothing like driving down my hometown road—and the highway they just named after me in Baskin."
Wilson Has Her Feet Firmly on the Ground
She confirmed that bluntly. "I know who I am, the Lord knows who I am, and I try to live by that. I think it's always about just planting your feet where they are and knowing who you are, standing up for what you believe in, and keeping your people close. I mean, that's been my method to this madness."
