Who will perform at the Cowboys-Giants Thanksgiving halftime show?

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

From mash and sweet potatoes to corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, various stews and fillings – there is something for everyone.

The same applies to 2024 Dallas Cowboys. The action on the field was meant to steal headlines, with the Thanksgiving holiday serving as another feast on the menu or schedule before marching to the postseason.

That won’t be the case for Dallas or their opponents Fightingthis season as the teams renew their rivalry on Turkey Day. Instead of worrying about Dallas and New York’s march to the bottom, fans will have the chance to toss them aside like 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 celebrate the “Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show.” This time, Dallas is ready to welcome in another one of country music’s biggest stars on Thanksgiving. Here’s everything you need to know about shortstop Lainey Wilson.

Who is Cowboys Thanksgiving halftime show performer?

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

The team announced the decision in October and named the 32-year-old Louisiana native its Entertainer of the Year. In her signature bell bottom, Wilson appeared alongside the famous Cowboys’ cheerleaders and teased that a special guest would be joining her during the show.

“I’m so happy to announce that I’ve joined forces with The Salvation Army to love beyond the holidays and make a difference in our communities year-round,” she said in the video.

Who is Lainey Wilson?

Wilson’s journey to the top of country music was not easy. While she received the Academy of Country Music’s 2024 Entertainer of the Year award and took home Female Vocalist of the Year in addition to Best Music Video of the Year at the 2024 CMA’s, Wilson was repeatedly denied along the way.

During an appearance on NBC’s “The Voice,” she revealed that she auditioned for the show seven timesbut never made it to chair-turning rounds. Wilson was too 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 out until 2020 with his hit single, “Things a Man Oughta Know.”

Her Southern twang has since been plastered 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, entering the legendary circle on June 7, 2024.