Entertainment Music Country Music Lainey Wilson to Perform at the Dallas Cowboys' Halftime Show on Thanksgiving "It's an honor to follow in the footsteps of legendary performers like my friend Dolly Parton, the Jonas Brothers, and Reba," said Wilson By Ingrid Vasquez Ingrid Vasquez Ingrid Vasquez is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor in Journalism. Before joining the team, she worked as an Editor at FanSided and provided work in the celebrity and lifestyle space for brands that include Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, EW, and more. People Editorial Guidelines Published on October 14, 2024 06:00PM EDT Comments Lainey Wilson in New York City in September 2024. Photo: Jason Mendez/Getty Lainey Wilson is ready to celebrate Thanksgiving in Arlington, Texas! The Louisiana native, 32, will spend the holiday in the Lone Star State to perform at The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. "You might know me for my bell-bottoms, but I want to be known for my bell-ringing, too. I am so excited to announce that I have teamed up with The Salvation Army to love beyond the holidays and make a difference in our communities all year round," said Wilson while announcing the news next to the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders in a video posted online on Sunday, Oct. 13. "Tune in to watch me and a special guest this Thanksgiving on Fox. We're gonna kick off the season right," she added. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! The halftime show marks the official start of The Salvation Army's annual fundraiser, which helped support services for more than 27 million people in America last year. Dolly Parton Wears Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Uniform as She Performs Her Hits During Thanksgiving Game Halftime Being that the game, which last year featured a halftime show performance from Dolly Parton and drew in 42 million viewers, it is no surprise that Wilson was called upon for the job. Lainey Wilson. Courtesy of The Salvation Army "Performers like Lainey Wilson represent the next generation of role models for so many,” said Charlotte Jones, chief brand officer and co-owner of the Dallas Cowboys and former national advisory board chairperson for The Salvation Army, in a press release. Lainey Wilson Shares Rare Video with Boyfriend Devlin 'Duck' Hodges: 'Nowhere I'd Rather Be' “We are so thankful 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," continued Jones. Lainey Wilson. Courtesy of The Salvation Army In addition to be joined by a surprise guest, fans can expect to see Wilson perform songs from her fifth studio album, Whirlwind, released in August. The country music superstar has kept busy all year with projects, including her Hulu special Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country, her Country’s Cool Again Tour, and her jewelry capsule collection with Kendra Scott. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in June and will host the 58th annual CMA Awards show alongside Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning in November. Close