It’s hard to believe the same woman once shivering in a camper is now lighting up the Las Vegas stage with Miranda Lambert. But that’s exactly what happened when Lainey Wilson shocked her fans with a powerful surprise the first ever live performance of a secret song she wrote with Lambert called “Good Horses.” The crowd? Speechless. The emotion? Real. And the journey? Nothing short of inspiring.
The performance felt like more than just music; like a moment between two close friends sharing their truth. Miranda and Lainey; who’ve leaned on each other through the ups and downs of the road came together to deliver a haunting and heartfelt duet. It was the first time “Good Horses” had ever been performed live, and it gave everyone in the room chills. The song talks about strength, trust and holding on, something both women know deeply.
Lainey Wilson & Miranda Lambert in Vegas. There were a lot of latest songs. We wrote “Good Horses”
Back when Lainey first arrived in Nashville, she didn’t have a fancy house or a record deal. She lived in a tiny camper outside a recording studio. In this emotional video, she opens up about those hard years; borrowing water and power, freezing through cold nights, and wondering if her dream would ever come true but even when she thought of giving up, she kept going. Music was the only thing that made her feel alive.
Fans felt every word of her journey. People have flooded social media sharing how inspired they were by her grit and honesty. They saw themselves in her struggles and in strength.
Lainey Wilson – ACM Awards 2022 New Female Artist of the Year (Reveal)
That journey made her win at the ACM Awards even more special. In this second video, Miranda surprises Lainey with the news that she’s won New Female Artist of the Year. Lainey’s reaction? Pure shock and happy tears. It’s a full-circle moment that shows just how far she has come.
If you’ve been moved by Lainey’s music or her story it’s worth following her on social media. She’s most active on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube—always sharing behind-the-scenes looks at her songs and life on the road.