Lainey Wilson Reunites With Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders For Surprise Pregame Dance — Two Years After Her Unforgettable Thanksgiving Halftime Show
Country music superstar Lainey Wilson returned to AT&T Stadium for a special reunion with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, bringing her signature energy and dance moves back to the football field two years after her memorable Thanksgiving halftime performance.
The Louisiana native made a guest appearance ahead of the Dallas Cowboys’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, October 8, in Arlington, Texas.
But this time, Wilson wasn’t there to deliver another massive halftime concert.
Instead, she joined the famous cheerleading squad for a lively pregame dance inspired by her recent single, Phone, Keys, Wallet.
The appearance also gave Wilson an opportunity to reflect on one of the most meaningful performances of her career and share her admiration for the women she calls America’s Sweethearts.
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Before kickoff, Wilson joined members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to recreate the dance associated with her song Phone, Keys, Wallet.
The reunion brought together the country star and the squad she previously performed alongside during the Cowboys’ 2024 Thanksgiving Day game.
Wilson’s latest appearance combined her country music personality with the cheerleaders’ energetic choreography, creating a special moment ahead of the NFL matchup.
For fans who remembered her Thanksgiving performance, the reunion was a welcome return to familiar territory.
It also served as a preview of another major live performance Wilson had planned for the following week.
A Thanksgiving Performance She Still Remembers
Wilson first joined the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for the team’s Thanksgiving Day halftime show on November 28, 2024, when Dallas faced the New York Giants.
Her performance helped launch The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign, a holiday fundraising initiative that has been associated with the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game since 1997.
Country legend Reba McEntire was the first artist to perform at the event.
For Wilson, taking part in the tradition meant more than entertaining a football crowd.
Speaking to The Dallas Morning News, she reflected on the charitable purpose behind the performance.
“To join the Cowboy Cheerleaders two years ago and be part of The Red Kettle Kickoff for The Salvation Army was really special because it’s crazy what the Cowboys do for people in need,” she said.
The performance allowed Wilson to combine two things that matter to her: entertaining audiences and supporting a cause that helps families and communities during the holiday season.
And the size of the audience made the experience even more memorable.
Performing In Front Of 90,000 People Was A Career Milestone
Wilson has performed on major stages throughout her career, but she described the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving halftime show as an important step in her journey.
The enormous stadium audience provided a different kind of excitement from a traditional concert.
“When you’re performing in front of more than 90,000 people, to me, the more the merrier!” she explained.
“It’s like I was made for the bigger crowds than the small ones, and so it was a big stepping stone for me.”
Despite the scale of the event, Wilson said sharing the field with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders made the experience particularly special.
“And being with America’s Sweethearts made it even more special,” she added.
Her comments highlighted how much she valued the opportunity to perform alongside the squad during such a high-profile event.
Lainey Wilson Praises The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Wilson also took time to celebrate the confidence and professionalism of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
As someone accustomed to performing under intense public scrutiny, she said she admires the way the women carry themselves.
“I appreciate the ladies on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for the confidence they carry,” Wilson shared.
“These girls keep their heads high and their shoulders back, and they have a presence when they walk into the room. Girl power!”
The singer’s admiration added a personal touch to the reunion.
Rather than viewing the cheerleaders simply as fellow performers, Wilson praised the confidence they bring to their work.
Her comments also reflected the connection she had developed with the squad during their previous collaboration.
The Reunion Comes Ahead Of Another Major Performance
Wilson’s October 8 appearance was not just a nostalgic return to AT&T Stadium.
It also helped promote her upcoming performance on Amazon Music Live, scheduled for Thursday, October 15, following Thursday Night Football on Prime Video.
The country star revealed that she would be performing a newly released song, Kinda Love It, live for the first time during the event.
“Thursday (Oct. 15) after the game you can tune into Amazon Music Live and watch our show,” Wilson explained.
“I’m going to be performing my new song (‘Kinda Love It’) that actually came out tonight.”
She added that she was excited to introduce the track in a live setting and invited fans to watch the performance.
The upcoming show marked another opportunity for Wilson to bring her music to an audience beyond the traditional country concert circuit.
From Thanksgiving Halftime To Another Unforgettable Cowboys Moment
Wilson’s latest reunion with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders brought her back to a setting that holds special memories.
Two years earlier, she had stood before a crowd of more than 90,000 people as part of a Thanksgiving tradition supporting The Salvation Army.
Now, she was back on the field, trading a full halftime production for a playful dance with the squad.
The appearance celebrated her continuing connection with the cheerleaders while giving fans a glimpse of the music and performances she had planned next.
And judging by her enthusiastic praise for America’s Sweethearts, the experience meant just as much to Wilson as it did the first time.
From a massive Thanksgiving halftime show to a surprise pregame dance, Lainey Wilson’s return to the Dallas Cowboys field proved that some of country music’s most memorable moments happen when music, football and a little girl power come together.
