Lainey Wilson Unveils Music Video for 'Watermelon Moonshine' from Critically Acclaimed Album 'Bell Bottom Country'
- by Adam Bailey
- in Latest
Yesterday, country artist and actress, Lainey Wilson, delighted her fans with the exciting news of the upcoming release of the music video for her hit song "Watermelon Moonshine" from her critically acclaimed album, Bell Bottom Country. This highly anticipated video, directed by Stephen and Alexa Kinigopoulos, captures the essence of youthful love and nostalgia, featuring the talented Rachel Lynn Matthews and Sam Sherrod.
To experience the magic of "Watermelon Moonshine," you can listen to the song and watch the full music video below. Lainey Wilson expressed her excitement about the video, stating, "I'm thrilled to premiere the 'Watermelon Moonshine' music video. This song encapsulates that wild, crazy love we all long for. From that first captivating gaze to playing spin the bottle with an Ole Smoky mason jar, Rachel Lynn Matthews and Sam Sherrod brilliantly brought the vision to life, portraying their characters' innocent and passionate connection."
Lainey Wilson continues to make waves in the music industry, showing no signs of slowing down. In the past year alone, she has achieved remarkable success, winning four ACM Awards, two CMT Music Awards, embarking on a sold-out 28-date headlining tour across the United States, being recognized as Billboard Women in Music's 2023 "Rulebreaker," and captivating audiences on the main stage at the C2C Festival in London, Glasgow, and Dublin. Additionally, she has embarked on a stadium tour alongside Luke Combs, further solidifying her status as a rising star.
Lainey Wilson's immense talent has garnered her numerous accolades, including being the leading female nominee and winner at the 2023 ACM Awards, where she took home the prestigious titles of Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of The Year, Visual Media and Musical Event of the Year. She also earned the honor of being crowned the most nominated artist at the 2023 CMT Music Awards. Hailing from Louisiana, Lainey has captivated the industry with her unique blend of traditional Country music infused with a modern and retro flair, earning her the reputation as one of the hottest and most buzzed-about new artists.
Throughout her career, Lainey has showcased her exceptional songwriting skills, having co-written songs for acclaimed artists like Luke Combs and Flatland Calvary. Her debut album, Sayin' What I'm Thinkin', was nominated for Album of the Year at the CMAs. With her rockstar stage presence, Lainey has mesmerized audiences around the world, sharing stages with renowned musicians such as Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, and Morgan Wallen.
In addition to her musical achievements, Lainey made her acting debut in Season 5 of the highly popular series Yellowstone, portraying the character Abby, a musician. She showcased her original song "Smell Like Smoke" on the show, along with other hits from her recent album, including "Watermelon Moonshine" and "Hold My Halo."
As Lainey Wilson's star continues to rise, she has also taken on various endeavors, such as becoming the "Tractor Supply Brand Ambassador" and being honored with the Rulebreaker Award at Billboard's Women in Music Awards. Recently, she teamed up with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women's collection.
For more information about Lainey Wilson and her upcoming tour dates, please visit her official website at www.laineywilson.com.
