The 59th ACM Awards stage wasn’t ready for the hurricane of talent that is Lainey Wilson. Kicking off with “God Blessed Texas” before sliding into “Hang Tight Honey,” Lainey didn’t just perform – she commanded the spotlight with her signature bell-bottom swagger and that voice that could melt steel.
Watch as Lainey pays tribute to Texas with a growling, twangy rendition of the classic, then flips the script with her own sultry “Hang Tight Honey.” The way she owns the stage? Pure star power. Those hip shakes during the guitar solos? Icon behavior. This is Lainey proving why she’s country music’s reigning “It Girl.”
Lainey Wilson – “God Blessed Texas” & “Hang Tight Honey” (Live from the 59th ACM Awards)
Social media exploded: “Lainey just baptized the ACMs in whiskey and sunshine!” and “That transition between songs should be illegal – too much talent in one performance!” Even non-country fans admitted this was the night’s standout moment.
While Lainey slays on the awards stage, her real magic happens in those gritty, honest songs about small-town life and hard lessons learned. If this performance wowed you, wait until you hear…
Lainey Wilson – Things A Man Oughta Know (Live from 57th Annual ACM Awards / 2022)
“Things a Man Oughta Know” isn’t just a hit – it’s a generational anthem. That sly smile as she delivers the killer’s last line? Perfection. The way every woman in the crowd screams the words? Pure connection. This is Lainey at her storytelling best.
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