Lainey Wilson Brings Country Flair to Thanksgiving Halftime Show with Jelly Roll and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

Mar. 15, 2025

Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll perform in Arlington, Texas on Nov. 28, 2024.Photo:Sam Hodde/Getty

Sam Hodde/Getty

Fans are feeling thankful forLainey WilsonandJelly Roll.

On Thursday, Nov. 28during the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Showduring the New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys game, Wilson, 32, took the field at AT&T Stadium for a performance that featured Jelly, 39, along with theDallas Cowboy cheerleaders.

Lainey Wilson and the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform in Arlington, Texas on Nov. 28, 2024.Sam Hodde/Getty

Wilson wrapped up her set with “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.”

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Fans were enthusiastic about the Thanksgiving halftime show. “You guys hear that there was a football game at the Lainey Wilson concert in Dallas today?“one person joked online.

“Lainey Wilson and the Cowboys cheerleaders is exactly what America needed,“a second person said. “Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll are the best performance AT&T stadium has seen all season,“a third jokedabout the Cowboys' 5-7 record.

Jelly Roll perform in Arlington, Texas on Nov. 28, 2024.Kevin Sabitus/Getty

Kevin Sabitus/Getty

People who don’t typically listen to country music tuning in were just as impressed. “I don’t follow country but that was one of the best halftime performances in person I’ve seen. They sounded great, well done,“one user said.

Wilson and Jelly weren’t the only country performances on Thanksgiving day.Shaboozeytook the field during the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears halftime for a performance thatlikely left the crowd feeling tipsy.

The Cowboys defeated the Giants 27-20, bringing the New York team to a 2-10 record this season.

source: people.com