Since its release, Lainey Wilson’s nostalgic hit “Watermelon Moonshine” has been capturing hearts and climbing the country charts. In just 13 weeks, the track has soared into the Top 10 of the Mediabase country charts, marking a milestone in Wilson’s rising career.
Breaking Records
The single jumped three spots to No. 9, making it Wilson’s fastest-rising single yet—and the fastest by a solo female artist in five years, since Carrie Underwood’s Cry Pretty in 2018. Co-written with Jordan Schmidt and Josh Kear, the song beautifully captures the innocence and thrill of first love.
The chorus paints the picture perfectly:
“Drinkin’ watermelon moonshine / Cut the burn with a little lime / Parkin’ back in them kudzu vines / I was his and every bit of that boy was mine / Too young to know what love was / But we were learnin’ on a sweet buzz / There’s never nothin’ like the first time / And mine’s always gonna taste like / Watermelon moonshine.”
A Music Video Full of Nostalgia
The story of young love comes alive in the cinematic music video directed by Stephen and Alexa Kinigopoulos. It stars Rachel Lynn Matthews and Sam Sherrod, portraying the whirlwind of emotions that come with falling head-over-heels at 18.
Wilson shared, “This song is about the young, wild, crazy love that we all hope to experience… I’m so happy with how Rachel and Sam brought the vision to life through their characters.” Filming in the pasture brought back fond memories for Wilson, connecting her deeply to the song’s story.
Bell Bottom Country Album
“Watermelon Moonshine” is featured on Wilson’s sophomore album, Bell Bottom Country, released on October 28, 2022. The 16-track project also includes hits like Heart Like A Truck, Atta Girl, Smells Like Smoke, Hillbilly Hippie, Grease, and the emotional tribute Those Boots (Deddy’s Song) for her father, Brian Wilson.
Wilson reflects, “Bell Bottom Country is about embracing what makes someone unique — the flare, the personality, the story. I hope y’all can hear that throughout this album.”
With its nostalgic charm, heartfelt lyrics, and record-breaking success, “Watermelon Moonshine” proves once again that Lainey Wilson is a force to watch in country music.
