{"id":1587,"date":"2025-02-28T23:09:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T23:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2025-02-28T23:09:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T23:09:06","slug":"fierce-winds-couldnt-silence-lainey-wilson-as-she-dominated-the-sky-high-stage-at-macys-fireworks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=1587","title":{"rendered":"Fierce Winds Couldn\u2019t Silence Lainey Wilson as She Dominated the Sky-High Stage at Macy\u2019s Fireworks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NUP_204965_00228.jpg\" alt=\"Lainey Wilson; Photo by: Ralph Bavaro\/NBC\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"979fo91x\"><\/div>\n<p>Lainey Wilson sang her brand-new single, \u201c4x4xU,\u201d and her Top 20 and climbing smash, \u201cHang Tight Honey,\u201d at the 48th annual Macy\u2019s Fourth of July Fireworks celebration in New York City, 100 floors above the ground.<\/p>\n<p>During the legendary NBC broadcast on July 4th, Wilson performed twice from the Edge at Hudson Yards, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NUP_204965_01380.jpg\" alt=\"Lainey Wilson; Photo by: Ralph Bavaro\/NBC\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"WC0mAsO6\"><\/div>\n<p>With the stunning New York City skyline as her backdrop, the reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year gave two energetic performances in spite of the heavy gusts. As the sun started to set, illuminating the skyline in breathtaking pink, orange, and purple hues, fans cheered her on from the sky deck.<\/p>\n<p>Wilson\u2019s performance came amid a busy week for the superstar as she debuted not one but two music videos and a brand new song. The music video for \u201cHang Tight Honey\u201d made its debut on Wednesday and on Thursday, she released \u201c4x4xU,\u201d along with the accompanying video.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lainey Wilson | Hang Tight Honey | Full Performance | Live @ Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sh6frWeSK6U\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Both songs will be featured on her next album, Whirlwind, which will be released on August 23.<\/p>\n<div class=\"CdKedlWN\"><\/div>\n<p>Country music artist Mickey Guyton co-hosted Macy\u2019s Fourth of July Fireworks with Zuri Hall of Access Hollywood.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1649669\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lainey Wilson | 4x4xU | Full Performance | Live @ Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BRzQaYw44Bs\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Brandy Clark, Luis Fonsi, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, The War and Treaty, and others performed throughout the two-hour celebration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery year, this telecast never fails to amaze and inspire, illuminating the New York skyline with an unparalleled fireworks display,\u201d said Jen Neal, NBCU Entertainment\u2019s Executive Vice President of Live Events and Specials. \u201cThis kind of live programming event unites us as a country and showcases the unique qualities of our Peacock and NBC brands.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NUP_204965_00725.jpg\" alt=\"Lainey Wilson; Photo by: Ralph Bavaro\/NBC\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NUP_204965_00610.jpg\" alt=\"Lainey Wilson; Photo by: Ralph Bavaro\/NBC\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18vfmjb emevuu60\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\">Not even extreme weather can keep\u00a0Lainey Wilson\u00a0from putting on a stellar show for her fans!<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18vfmjb emevuu60\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\">The \u201cHeart Like a Truck\u201d singer performed live from the Hudson River in New York during the Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks special. However, conditions were less than ideal for her outdoor performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18vfmjb emevuu60\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\">Nonetheless\u00a0Lainey\u00a0persevered, receiving rave reviews from the packed crowd and countless at-home viewers. \u201cFighting for my life in a real life whirlwind\u00a0\ud83e\udd23,\u201d Lainey shared of the experience on TikTok.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18vfmjb emevuu60\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"5\">Lainey shared a video to TikTok of the performance, with her hair swirling in the wind. In the clip, Lainey doesn\u2019t miss a beat as she belts out her new hit \u201cHang Tight Honey\u201d in a red, fireworks-inspired ensemble.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18vfmjb emevuu60\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\">\u201cTook me a solid 30 mins to detangle my hair after performing for Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks special\u00a0\ud83d\ude02,\u201d she captioned the post.<\/p>\n<section class=\"embed\" data-embed=\"tiktok\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-11\" data-node-id=\"7\" data-hydrated=\"1\">\n<div data-embed=\"tiktok\">\n<div class=\"tiktok-embed embed align-center css-1r0xrwn e1x36my00\" data-video-id=\"7388289242234899754?lang=en\" data-embed=\"tiktok\">\n<div class=\"css-it8c6v eu2bcrz0\" data-ad-exclude=\"true\">This content is imported from tiktok. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed css-0 eyanzt81\" data-embed=\"tiktok\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyloaded css-vaxtlc eyanzt82\" title=\"tiktok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7388289242234899754?lang=en\" width=\"100%\" height=\"760\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"100%\" data-origheight=\"760\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"css-18vfmjb emevuu60\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\">Fans ran to the comments, praising Lainey for her show-stopping performance. They wrote:<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"css-1w5xc9a emevuu60\" data-node-id=\"9\">\n<li>\u201cYou looked awesome and sang beautifully!!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBut you look\u00a0\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\u00a0doing it ma\u2019am!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cOMG you were amazing but I literally worried about your safety and your hair the entire time!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cNow that\u2019s a performer!!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cJust a bit breezy great job you go girl\u00a0\u2764\ufe0f\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"css-18vfmjb emevuu60\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\">Lainey performed alongside fellow country artists Tanner Adell and The War and Treaty and Luis Fonsi.\u00a0Mickey Guyton\u00a0and Zuri Hall of\u00a0<em>Access Hollywood<\/em>\u00a0hosted the annual Independence Day celebration this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18vfmjb emevuu60\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\">As a girl who grew up on a farm in small town Louisiana, we aren\u2019t surprised that Lainey won\u2019t let a little or a lot wind stop her from giving fans her all. Though it did stop her from wearing her matching red cowboy hat on stage. Hats off to Lainey for another incredible show!<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, the 48th annual Macy\u2019s Fourth of July Fireworks celebration included a stunning fireworks display in addition to the musical performances. With more than 60,000 shells, the Macy\u2019s Fireworks showcased over 30 colors and introduced never-before-seen effects. Fired from five barges on the Hudson River, the pyrotechnics reached heights of 1,000 feet before falling down to the water\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n<p>At the Macy\u2019s Fourth of July Fireworks, a specially created effect was unveiled in the 2024 edition. This new element featured a silver cascading explosion that filled the sky with brilliance and produced a central kaleidoscope with alternating red and blue colors.<\/p>\n<p>Additional effects, such as cross rings, strobing comets, waterfalls, Saturn circles, crackling pistils, and special ghost pyro that alternated between multiple hues, captivated viewers nationwide. The event culminated in the signature, fan-favorite moment known as the Macy\u2019s Golden Mile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lainey Wilson sang her brand-new single, \u201c4x4xU,\u201d and her Top 20 and climbing smash, \u201cHang Tight Honey,\u201d at the 48th annual Macy\u2019s Fourth of July Fireworks celebration&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1588,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1587","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1587"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1589,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1587\/revisions\/1589"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1588"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}