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Who performs the Cowboys-Giants Thanksgiving halftime show?
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Who performs the Cowboys-Giants Thanksgiving halftime show?

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While turkey should be the star of Thanksgiving, more often than not it’s the sides that make the holiday.

From mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes to corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, various casseroles and stuffing, there is something for everyone.

The same goes for the 2024 Dallas Cowboys as well. The action on the field had to steal the headlines, with the Thanksgiving holiday serving as another celebration on the menu or schedule before marching into the postseason.

That won’t be the case for Dallas or their opponents, the Giants, this season as the teams renew their rivalry on Turkey Day. Instead of worrying about Dallas and New York’s march to the bottom, fans get a chance to put them aside, as many people do with Turkey 364 days a year, and enjoy the halftime show.

In recent years, Luke Combs and Dolly Parton have graced the stage to commemorate the Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show. This time, Dallas will welcome back one of country music’s biggest stars on Thanksgiving. Here’s everything you need to know about halftime artist Lainey Wilson.

Who is the Cowboys Thanksgiving halftime performer?

Lainey Wilson is the halftime performer for the annual Cowboys Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show in Dallas on Thanksgiving.

The team announced the decision in October, naming the 32-year-old Louisiana native as this year’s entertainer. Wearing her signature baggy bottoms, Wilson appeared alongside the famous Cowboys cheerleaders and teased that a special guest would be joining her on the show.

“I’m so excited to announce that I’m partnering with The Salvation Army to love beyond the holidays and make a difference in our communities all year long,” she said in the video.

Who is Laine Wilson?

Wilson’s journey to the top of country music wasn’t easy. While she received the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award for 2024 and took home female vocalist of the year and best music video of the year at the 2024 CMAs, Wilson was repeatedly denied along the way.

During an appearance on NBC’s “The Voice,” she revealed that she auditioned for the show seven times but never made it to the chair turning rounds. Wilson was also rejected from “American Idol,” another popular reality TV series. Wilson moved to Nashville in 2011 with the goal of kick-starting a career in country music, but didn’t break through until 2020 with her hit single “Things a Man Oughta Know.”

Her Southern flavor has since been all over the country scene, with songs like “Heart Like a Truck” and “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” in addition to “Hang Tight Honey” and “4x4xU,” which appeared on her latest album. in August 2024.

Wilson was officially invited to join the Grand Ole Opry and entered the legendary circle on June 7, 2024.