Lainey Wilson lit up the Jimmy Kimmel Live stage with a soulful performance of her latest single, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses”, and reminded everyone why she’s one of the most powerful voices in country music today.
“It always feels good to be back,” Lainey said with a smile, clearly feeling right at home on the late-night stage.
With warm lighting and a desert-inspired backdrop, the scene was perfectly set for the heartfelt track that reflects on Lainey’s small-town roots in Baskin, Louisiana. Dressed in her signature style—a fringe jacket with feathered sleeves, gold bell bottoms, and her trusty cowboy hat—she captivated the audience with raw emotion and down-home charm.
Lainey’s vocals were as fierce and free as the song’s title suggests, drawing listeners into a story of grit, resilience, and connection to the land. “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” co-written with Trannie Anderson and Paul Sikes, is the third single from her Bell Bottom Country album, following hits like Heart Like a Truck and Watermelon Moonshine.
The song also made a splash when it hit country radio, becoming one of the most added tracks during its debut week.
Fans first heard it live during her big night at the 57th Annual CMA Awards, where she took home five trophies—including the prestigious Entertainer of the Year. During that emotional performance, she paid tribute to her family’s legacy—five generations of Louisiana farmers—and the strength that’s been passed down to her.
“This one definitely shows that western side,” Lainey explained. “It takes me back to my childhood. It takes me back to my roots.”
You may have also spotted the song in Lainey’s recent Wrangler commercial, where she not only lent her voice but also starred as the face of the brand’s fall/winter campaign—bringing her love for the Western lifestyle full circle.
From the farm fields of Louisiana to national television, Lainey Wilson is blazing her own trail—and we’re lucky to be along for the ride.
