Lainey Wilson Brings Energy to Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show
Grammy, CMA, and ACM Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson lit up the stage during the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show, marking the 134th Red Kettle Kickoff Campaign for the Salvation Army. Fans were treated to a medley of Wilson’s chart-topping hits, including her latest single, “4x4xU.” The show took an unexpected turn when Wilson invited Jelly Roll to join her on stage for a powerful performance of their collaboration, “Save Me,” leaving the audience buzzing.
Watch the Performance
The full performance is available on YouTube. Watch now.
Heart Like A Truck Fund Week of Giving: Spreading Holiday Cheer
In keeping with the season’s spirit of generosity, Wilson also launched the Heart Like A Truck Fund Week of Giving, a philanthropic initiative to spotlight and support various charities throughout the week.
Starting with a donation to the Salvation Army, the week continues with contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Wednesday, followed by organizations chosen by her fans. With a commitment to donate over $70,000, Wilson’s efforts aim to inspire compassion and action during the holidays.
For more details or to join the cause, visit www.laineywilson.com/hlat.
A Banner Year for Lainey Wilson
Wilson’s Thanksgiving performance caps off a stellar year. She recently won Female Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year (“Wildflowers and Wild Horses”) at the 58th Annual CMA Awards. In addition to co-hosting the awards alongside Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan, Wilson delivered memorable performances of “4x4xU” and “Amarillo by Morning” as part of the George Strait Lifetime Achievement tribute.
Grammy Nominations and Record-Breaking Album Success
Looking ahead, Wilson is nominated for Best Country Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for her critically acclaimed album, Whirlwind. Produced by Grammy winner Jay Joyce (Miranda Lambert, Eric Church), the album debuted at #8 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart—Wilson’s first-ever top 10 entry and her best sales week to date.
Lainey Wilson continues to shine as one of country music’s brightest stars, blending heartfelt performances with meaningful contributions to the community. Whether on stage, through her songs, or through her charitable initiatives, she’s making a lasting impact this holiday season.