On July 4th, the country superstar took the stage—100 floors above the ground—at the Edge in Hudson Yards for the 48th annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks celebration. With the iconic skyline glowing behind her, Lainey delivered two powerhouse performances, belting out her brand-new single “4x4xU” and her rising hit “Hang Tight Honey.”
The setting was as breathtaking as her vocals. As the sun dipped below the city, painting the sky in pink, orange, and purple, Lainey stood strong against heavy gusts of wind, her hair whipping wildly but her voice never wavering. Fans on the sky deck cheered her on while millions watched from home during NBC’s live broadcast.
It’s been a whirlwind of a week for Lainey—quite literally. Alongside her live TV performance, she dropped not one but two music videos: “Hang Tight Honey” on Wednesday and “4x4xU” on Thursday. Both tracks will be featured on her upcoming album Whirlwind, set to release August 23.
Despite the blustery weather, Lainey’s charm and energy shone through. In a playful TikTok post, she joked about “fighting for my life in a real-life whirlwind 🤣” and admitted it took 30 minutes to detangle her hair afterward. Fans flooded the comments with praise, calling her “amazing,” “fearless,” and “a true performer.”
@laineywilson Took me a solid 30 mins to detangle my hair after performing for Macy’s 4th of July special 😂 #whirlwind #macysfireworks #4thofjuly #july4th
The night also featured performances from Tanner Adell, The War and Treaty, Luis Fonsi, Brandy Clark, Shaboozey, and more, with Mickey Guyton and Zuri Hall co-hosting the celebration. And of course, the evening ended with Macy’s jaw-dropping fireworks—over 60,000 shells lighting up the Hudson River in more than 30 colors, including brand-new effects like a silver cascade and a kaleidoscope burst of red and blue.
From small-town Louisiana to the tallest stage in the Western Hemisphere, Lainey Wilson once again proved she’s unstoppable—wind, hair tangles, and all.
