Carnie Wilson

Carnie Wilson, co-founder of the Grammy-nominated trio Wilson Phillips, has built a diverse career as a singer, songwriter, television host, and producer, translating her experiences into impactful public appearances and various media ventures. After co-founding the Grammy-nominated pop music trio Wilson Phillips in 1989, Carnie Wilson quickly achieved significant commercial success. The group’s debut album, ‘Wilson Phillips’ (1990), and its follow-up, ‘Shadows and Light’ (1992), sold a combined twelve million copies. Wilson Phillips earned three No.

1 singles in the United States, including the iconic hit ‘Hold On,’ along with six additional top 20 hits before the group’s initial disbandment in 1993. Following this, Wilson continued her musical collaborations, releasing the Christmas album ‘Hey Santa!’ with Wendy Wilson in 1993 and later joining Wendy and Brian Wilson for ‘The Wilsons’ album in 1997. That same year, she performed ‘Our Time Has Come’ for the animated film Cats Don’t Dance. Wilson expanded her career into television, hosting her own syndicated talk show, ‘Carnie!’, from 1995 to 1996.

Building on her culinary interests and media experience, Wilson launched her cooking and reality show, ‘Sounds Delicious with Carnie Wilson,’ on AXS TV in 2024, showcasing her multifaceted talent and continued evolution as an entertainer and producer.