Lainey Wilson took the stage at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show as part of The Salvation Army’s 134th Red Kettle Campaign. Wilson’s performance included a medley of her hits, including her current radio single, “4x4xU.” She also brought a surprise, as Jelly Roll joined her to perform their chart-topping chit, “Save Me.” Watch the full performance HERE.
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Wilson’s own charity, the Heart Like A Truck Fund is launching the Heart Like A Truck Fund Week of Giving, to make donations to various organizations throughout the week in honor of Giving Tuesday. Each day, Wilson will spotlight a different organization to raise awareness and contribute to their cause. The week kicks off today with a donation to The Salvation Army, followed by a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Wednesday. Later in the week, Lainey will support organizations chosen by her fans resulting in Wilson’s Heart Like a Truck Fund committing to donate over $70,000 throughout the initiative. For more information and to make a donation, visit www.laineywilson.com/hlat.
Adding to Wilson’s stellar year, she recently took home two awards at the 58th Annual CMA Awards: Female Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year (“Wildflowers and Wild Horses”). Wilson also made her hosting debut alongside Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan in addition to performing “4x4xU,” and “Amarillo by Morning” as part of the George Strait Lifetime Achievement tribute during the live show. Wilson’s live version of “4x4xU” is now available on all streaming platforms. Listen/share HERE.
Wilson is nominated for Best Country Album for her album Whirlwind at the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Jay Joyce (Miranda Lambert, Eric Church), Whirlwind was released via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville this past summer and earned Wilson her best sales week ever as the record debuted at #8 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart—her first top 10 entry.
