Laney Wilson will perform at halftime of the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants on November 28 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The game, which will be televised on Fox, will also serve as the official kickoff to the Salvation Army's 134th Red Kettle Campaign. A cowboy tradition for 28 years, the halftime show highlights the start of the Red Kettle holiday season, and since the Red Kettle Kickoff began, the Salvation Army has raised more than $3 billion.
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Wilson, who will be joined by an unnamed special guest, is expected to perform songs from her new album Tornadowhich debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 in August, as well as some seasonal favorites.
“It's an honor to follow in the footsteps of legendary performers like my friend Dolly Parton, The Jonas Brothers and Reba, of course, to launch The Salvation Army's iconic Red Kettle campaign,” Wilson said in a statement. “Join me at the Red Kettle this Christmas season because we really can do more good when we come together to serve those in need in our communities.”
In a video posted to her and the Cowboys' social media sites, Wilson pretended to be training as an honorary Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. Wearing blue Dallas Cowboys pants, he did a routine with the cheerleaders, breathlessly asking me if he was the first person to attempt it in bell bottoms.
“Performers like Lainey Wilson represent the next generation of role models for so many,” added Charlotte Jones, chief brand officer and co-owner of the Dallas Cowboys and former president of The Salvation Army's national advisory board. “We are so grateful to have her energy and enthusiasm on our national stage this year to highlight the Red Kettle Kickoff and the importance of giving back to those who need it most.”
Parton played the Thanksgiving halftime show last year. That game, in which the Cowboys played the Washington Chiefs, drew 42 million viewers.
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