Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson lit up The Kelly Clarkson Show this week with a fiery performance of their duet, “Never Say Never.” Backed by Swindell’s band, the pair brought arena-sized energy to the stage, leaving the audience buzzing with excitement.
The timing couldn’t be better — the hit collaboration has been climbing the country radio charts and shows no signs of slowing down.
Released in late 2021, “Never Say Never” made a splash right out of the gate, becoming the most-added song at country radio during its debut week. The track marked a career milestone for both Swindell and Wilson, giving them their biggest radio add day ever.
The song, co-written by Swindell, Jessi Alexander, and Chase McGill, is featured on Swindell’s album Stereotype. It follows the Georgia native’s back-to-back No. 1 hits “Love You Too Late” and “Single Saturday Night.”
At its core, “Never Say Never” is a duet about a relationship that’s as irresistible as it is complicated. Both Swindell and Wilson deliver raw emotion as they sing about trying — and failing — to stay apart:
“I never say never with you / I end up together with you / It’s hell and it’s heaven with you, baby…”
Swindell says the song has been special to him since it was written back in 2018. “I’ve been a fan of Lainey Wilson for a long time, and what she brought to this song is exactly what it needed,” he shared. “I’m so glad the world finally gets to hear it.”
Wilson added her own excitement: “After the success of ‘Things a Man Oughta Know,’ I was ready to keep the momentum going. Getting to share this moment with a friend like Cole makes it even more meaningful.”
With their undeniable chemistry and powerhouse vocals, Swindell and Wilson have turned “Never Say Never” into one of country music’s must-hear duets. Their performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show only proves what fans already know — this song was made to be sung live.
