Lainey Wilson To Bring “Spicy” Performance To 2023 ACM Awards: “It’s Going To Be Hot”

“I’m showing you a side that I don’t get to show a whole lot,” Lainey Wilson teased.

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Posted on May 11, 2023

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Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of Christopher Polk for PMC

Lainey Wilson is teasing her upcoming performance at the 2023 ACM Awards, which she says will be “hot,” “spicy,” and “sexy.”

Ahead of “Country Music’s Party Of The Year,” Lainey Wilson opened up about her performance and what fans can expect. “It’s going to be hot, it’s going to be spicy, it’s going to be sexy,” the 2022 ACM New Female Artist Of The Year shared.

Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of Christopher Polk for PMC
Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of Christopher Polk for PMC

She went on to promise fans that her steamy performance will be unlike anything she’s ever done. “I’m showing you a side that I don’t get to show a whole lot,” Wilson added.

What Is Lainey Wilson Wearing To 2023 ACM Awards Red Carpet?

In an interview with Parade, Lainey Wilson also teased her 2023 ACM Awards red carpet look.

“It’s a really awesome outfit. I’m so excited to strut my stuff. They definitely elevated the look,” Wilson shared of her signature Bell Bottom style, later adding, ”Sometimes it’s hard to dress up pants but they’ve done it.”

Most-Nominated Female At 2023 ACM Awards

Additionally, Lainey Wilson is the most-nominated female at this year’s awards show with six nods, including Female Artist of the Year, Album Of The Year (Bell Bottom Country), Single Of The Year (“Heart Like A Truck”), Song Of The Year (“Wait In The Truck” feat. HARDY), and Music Event Of The Year (“Wait In The Truck” feat. HARDY).

“I am so honored to be nominated among some of the best in the business. A few years ago, I wouldn’t even have been able to dream of a day like this,” Wilson shared. “Thank you to the Academy of Country Music for believing in me and my work, this is an absolute honor.”

Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of Christopher Polk for PMC
Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of Christopher Polk for PMC

She was also nominated for Visual Media Of The Year for “Wait In The Truck,” a collaboration with HARDY, which was announced as the winner of that category ahead of the show.

The Louisiana native is also nominated in more categories than any other artist at the event.

2023 ACM Awards

The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Dolly Parton, Jelly Roll, Ed Sheeran, HARDY, Keith Urban, The War And Treaty, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman and more.

Nine awards will be announced during the live broadcast, including Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Duo of the Group, Group of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Song of the Year, and Music Event of the Year. Several winners were announced ahead of the show.

Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of Christopher Polk for PMC
Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of Christopher Polk for PMC

Additionally, “Country Music’s Party Of The Year” will feature a star-studded list of collaborations and unforgettable moments. Reigning ACM Female Artist Of The Year Carly Pearce will team up with Trisha Yearwood to perform a special medley of in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Yearwood winning Female Artist Of The Year. 

Meanwhile, Cole Swindell will join forces with Jo Dee Messina to deliver an epic performance of the “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” remix and Ashley McBryde will take fans to Lindeville with a performance of “Bonfire At Tina’s.”

Gabby Barrett, BRELAND, Brandy Clark, Jordan Davis, Mickey Guyton, Tyler Hubbard, Dustin Lynch, T.J. Osborne, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, MacKenzie Porter, Dak Prescott, Emmitt Smith, Tanya Tucker, Keith Urban and Trisha Yearwood are scheduled to present during the ceremony.

The two-hour awards show will also stream live for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch.

Co-hosted by country music icons Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, the 2023 ACM Awards will broadcast live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas at 7/6c.

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Andrew Wendowski is the Founder and CEO of Music Mayhem. As a 29-year-old entrepreneur, he oversees content as the Editor-In-Chief for the independent brand. Wendowski, who splits time between Philadelphia, Penn., and Nashville, Tenn., has an extensive background in multimedia. Before launching Music Mayhem in 2014, he worked as a highly sought-after photojournalist and tour photographer, collaborating with such labels as Interscope Records and Republic Records. He has captured photos of some of the biggest names, including Taylor Swift, Metallica, Harry Styles, P!NK, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Shania Twain, and hundreds more. Wendowski’s photos and freelance work have appeared nationwide and can be seen everywhere from ad campaigns to various publications, including Billboard and Rolling Stone. When Wendowski isn’t running Music Mayhem, he enjoys spending time at concerts, traveling, and capturing photos.

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