Since dropping “Watermelon Moonshine,” Lainey Wilson has been on an unstoppable roll. In just 13 weeks, her nostalgic love song has raced into the Top 10 on the Mediabase country charts, making history along the way.
“Watermelon Moonshine” jumped three spots to land at No. 9, marking Lainey’s fastest-rising single yet. It’s also the quickest a solo female artist has climbed into the Top 10 in the past five years — the last time it happened was with Carrie Underwood’s “Cry Pretty” back in 2018.
Co-written by Wilson along with Jordan Schmidt and Josh Kear, this heartfelt ballad captures the magic of young love and simpler times.
To match the sweetness of the song, Lainey teamed up with Stephen and Alexa Kinigopoulos for a cinematic music video. Actress Rachel Lynn Matthews perfectly portrays the butterflies and heartbreak of falling hard at 18, alongside Sam Sherrod as the boy who stole her heart.
“This song is about that young, wild love we all hope to feel,” Lainey shared. “I’m so proud of how Rachel and Sam brought that feeling to life.”
Filming out in the open fields even took Lainey back to her own teenage memories.
“It’s the kind of love that sticks with you forever,” she said. “Shooting in the pasture made me feel right at home.”
“Watermelon Moonshine” is featured on Bell Bottom Country, Lainey’s breakout sophomore album, released in October 2022. The 16-track project also includes fan favorites like “Heart Like A Truck,” “Atta Girl,” “Smells Like Smoke,” and a touching tribute to her dad, “Those Boots (Deddy’s Song).”
Reflecting on Bell Bottom Country, Lainey said:
“I’ve lived a lot these past few years, and I had more to say. Bell Bottom Country isn’t just about the jeans — it’s about embracing what makes you different. I hope y’all hear that loud and clear.”
With “Watermelon Moonshine” soaring up the charts, there’s no doubt Lainey Wilson’s star is shining brighter than ever.
