Wilson secured a publishing deal and later released an extended play (EP) in 2019 which included the song "Things a Man Oughta Know".

In 2020, it was issued as a single through the BBR Music Group and eventually reached number one on the American country songs chart.

Wilson has received seven Country Music Association Awards, including winning their top honor Entertainer of the Year in 2023.

[4] Wilson's father taught her a couple of chords and she was soon writing songs by her preteen years.

[5] In 2021, Wilson explained that her early years in Nashville were difficult: "It taught me that this thing was not going to be easy.

[11] Off the Record UK praised the EP, highlighting Wilson's songwriting and the production from producer Jay Joyce.

The publication concluded by saying, "The EP is raw and real, pushing the country music genre wider than ever and bringing it back to the traditional while still reinventing it to its modern surroundings.

[15] In August 2020, the BBR label issued Wilson's next single to radio: "Things a Man Oughta Know".

[16] The track gained heavy media attention from sites like YouTube, Apple Music,[17] iHeart Radio,[18] Spotify,[19] and Pandora.

[31] Wilson received a leading nine nominations at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards in 2023, winning five including the top honor Entertainer of the Year.

[2][37] In describing her style, AllMusic's Mark Deming commented, "Wilson's voice is clear and strong, with an unapologetic Southern accent, and her songs are tough but heartfelt contemporary country with an edge that has its roots in vintage Southern rock and classic rock, as well as a dash of modern-day pop.

[40][41][42] In late 2022, Wilson became the subject of a viral trend that occurred on social media, predominately on TikTok.

As a result of the angle of the camera and the leopard print pants Wilson was wearing, users felt the video was very flattering to the size and shape of her buttocks.

The resulting trend saw users posting additional videos, pictures, and comments expressing admiration for Wilson's figure.

She made several jokes about it and also expressed hope that many people who had only heard of her because of the posts would be inspired to listen to her music and become fans.

[45] Wilson later revealed in an interview with The Bobby Bones Show that she and Hodges had been dating for over two years prior to the public revelation.

[47] On May 31, 2024, Wilson opened Bell Bottoms Up, a three-story bar, Cajun restaurant and music venue, in downtown Nashville.