Lainey Wilson will be livening up the NFL Christmas halftime show with her signature charm and powerhouse country vocals.

5 Wild Things You Might Not Know About Lainey Wilson That Prove She's Tougher Than Your Favorite Artist

If you want to ensure a terrific event, get country singing superstar Lainey Wilson to be a part of it. The “Somewhere Over Laredo” singer solo hosted the CMA Awards last month, and she really wowed everyone. Wilson, 33, was absolutely charming and relaxed. She changed pizzazz-y costumes multiple times and looked like she loved every minute of the celebrated occasion. If anybody can host an event like that, she sure proved she can. Wilson is also a wonderful guest star, as the NFL now knows! They will be taking full advantage of that on Christmas.

Wilson Will Be Part of the Gala NFL Halftime Show During the Vikings-Lions Game

She definitely won’t be resting on her laurels on Christmas. Lainey Wilson will be joining other stars for the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions NFL halftime show. She’ll surely grace the event with her signature country vocals, fashion-forward outfits, and powerhouse presence.

Netflix plans to air the Xmas gridiron contest and the tuneful festivities, which are titled Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party. So if you love Snoop Dogg, Huntr/X, KPop Demon Hunters (Rei Ami, Audrey Nuna, and EJAE), Lainey Wilson, and all the excitement associated with Christmas, don’t miss this party!

Per Rolling Stone, in a statement about the musical halftime hoopla, Snoop Dogg said this. “NFL, Netflix and your Uncle Snoop on Christmas Day? We’re servin’ up music, love and good vibes for the whole world to enjoy. That’s the kind of holiday magic Santa can’t fit in a bag.” Some unexpected guests might pop in, too.

The game starts today at 4:30 ET from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Wilson already has experience doing a performance for an NFL halftime show. She sang during the break between quarters at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game in 2024. Wilson added her outstanding country artistry to the on-field fun on Turkey Day.

Lainey Wilson Solo Hosted the 2025 CMA Awards and Won a Few

And by the way, Wilson nabbed the coveted CMA Entertainer of the Year honor. (Other stellar nominees were Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Cody Johnson.) Wilson also landed Female Vocalist of the Year, plus Album of the Year for Whirlwind. It was a huge night for the beloved country star from Baskin, Louisiana. It seems like her enormous popularity is growing by the day.