Country music isn’t for everyone, but sometimes a steel guitar and a voice like Lainey Wilson’s can convince you otherwise.

Even if you’re the type who swears you “don’t do country,” Wilson’s blend of sass, twang, and charm will have you head-bopping and foot-tapping before you realize it and that’s exactly what she delivered during her Whirlwind world tour at the PHX Arena on Aug. 14.

Everyone came dressed for the occasion, turning the scene into a sea of western flair. Cowboy boots clicked against the pavement, hats tilted just so under the Arizona sun, and denim was everywhere: jackets, skirts, jeans, even embroidered vests.

Opening night of her tour, Wilson hit the stage on time, dressed in a modest two-piece outfit, almost resembling a butterfly, with pink, yellow and orange hues a

See Full Page