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LAINEY WILSON “WILDFLOWERS AND WILD HORSES”
Surrounded by ominous wisps of smoke and dramatic shrubbery, Lainey Wilson took to the Bridgestone Arena stage to perform her song ‘Wildflowers and Wild Horses’ at the 2023 CMA Awards.
A night filled with a who’s who of country’s finest, Lainey Wilson dazzled the crowd as she sang the hit taken from her critically acclaimed album Bell Bottom Country.
The song, which is a powerful anthem that addresses independence, resilience and an outlaw spirit, is one of the more cinematic moments on the widely celebrated album, delivering a strong message from country’s new leading lady.
As the song reached its fiery climax, the ring behind Lainey Wilson was suddenly ablaze, with the singer-songwriter showcasing her rockier, stormier side through the performance.
WILDFLOWERS AND WILD HORSES LYRICS
Wildflowers and wild horses
In the middle of the night
I hear a cornfield coyote cry
Up at the moon no matter what
Sky I’m laying under
In the eye of a hurricane
When I got one foot in the grave
I’ll dig my boots into the dirt
And face the rolling thunder
I’m five generations of blazing a trail
Through barbed wire valleys and overgrown dells
I’m barefoot and bareback and born tough as nails
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I’m four-fifths of reckless and one-fifth of jack
I push like a daisy through old sidewalk cracks
Yeah, my kinda crazy’s still running its courses with
Wildflowers and wild horses
It’s in the water in my veins
That bread of heaven falls like rain
So I’m taken care of either way
Make something out of how I’m made
Until I hitch a ride on glory’s train
I’m five generations of blazing a trail
Through barbed wire valleys and overgrown dells
I’m barefoot and bareback and born tough as nails
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I’m four-fifths of reckless and one-fifth of jack
I push like a daisy through old sidewalk cracks
Yeah, my kinda crazy’s still running its courses with
Wildflowers and wild horses
I’m five generations of blazing a trail
Through barbed wire valleys and overgrown dells
I’m barefoot and bareback and born tough as nails
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I’m four-fifths of reckless and one-fifth of jack
I push like a daisy through old sidewalk cracks
Yeah, my kinda crazy’s still running its courses with
Wildflowers and wild horses
Yeah, my kinda crazy’s still running its courses with
Wildflowers and wild horses
Wildflowers and wild horses
ABOUT LAINEY WILSON
Lainey Wilson, the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and actress, has made significant waves in the music industry.
Dominating the 2023 ACM awards with titles like Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of The Year, she also shone as the CMA 2022 Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year.
From her humble beginnings in Baskin, Louisiana, Wilson has transformed the Country music scene with her unique Bell Bottom Country style, earning her top nominations at the 2023 CMT Music Awards and the Billboard Women in Music’s “Rulebreaker” award.
A talented songwriter, Wilson has co-written for artists like Luke Combs and Ashley McBryde. Her album, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’, featured hits like “Things A Man Oughta Know.” Following her success, she achieved multiple No. 1 songs, including her recent “Heart Like a Truck.” Her latest single, “Watermelon Moonshine,” is quickly climbing the charts, and her album, Bell Bottom Country, has garnered over 500 million streams.
Branching into acting, Wilson appeared in “Yellowstone” Season 5, introducing her original song “Smell Like Smoke.” Her dynamic performances have seen her play to sold-out audiences globally, with 2023 marking a series of career milestones, including her first sold-out headlining arena show. She’s set to join HARDY on tour later this year.
