Lainey Wilson always shines when she steps back onto the stage, and her performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week was no exception. The country star brought her hit single “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” to life, captivating the audience with every note.
Set against a warm, inviting backdrop, the performance reflected Wilson’s roots from her hometown of Baskin, Louisiana. She looked stunning in a bone-colored fringe jacket with feathered sleeves, paired with her signature gold bell bottoms and a tan cowboy hat. The heartfelt tune echoed her deep connection to the Western lifestyle and her family’s farming heritage.
The song, which Wilson co-wrote with Trannie Anderson and Paul Sikes, is the third single from her GRAMMY-nominated Bell Bottom Country album. It follows the success of her previous hits “Heart Like a Truck” and “Watermelon Moonshine.” The single made an impressive debut on country radio, with 78 adds in its first week.
Wilson’s performance was especially meaningful as it came after her big night at the 57th Annual CMA Awards, where she took home five trophies, including Entertainer of the Year. The song’s message is close to her heart, celebrating the hard work of her family’s five generations of farmers.
Speaking with Country Now and other media outlets, Wilson shared that the song brings her back to her childhood, to the Western roots that shaped her. “This definitely shows that western side, it takes me back to my childhood,” she explained during a recent ASCAP No. 1 party for her song “Heart Like A Truck.”
In “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” Wilson beautifully parallels the struggles of farming with her own journey in the music industry—overcoming challenges and building her career one step at a time. The powerful lyrics highlight her unbreakable spirit and dedication to forging her path.
Fans may also recognize the song from a recent Wrangler commercial, where it was featured alongside Wilson, who has become the face of the brand’s fall/winter collection.