Inside the Making Of ‘Watermelon Moonshine’: Lainey Wilson Shares Candid Moments From The Set

Lainey Wilson is taking fans behind-the-scenes of the filming of her music video for “Watermelon Moonshine.”

In the just-released clip, the country superstar shared a look at the intimate moments from the making of the music video, providing a glimpse into the creative process and the emotions that went into bringing the song to life visually.

“Welcome to the set of the ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ music video y’all. I’m so excited!” Wilson said in the opening clip before taking viewers through the day of filming at S&T Farms in Springfield, Tennessee. 

“We could not have chosen a more beautiful day, a more beautiful place,” Wilson added.

Throughout the video, fans see Wilson on set filming the performances portions of the clip and also interacting with the actors, directors, and more. 

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The behind-the-scenes clip comes just weeks after Wilson brought her latest single, “Watermelon Moonshine,” to life with a cinematic music video that takes viewers on a nostalgic journey back to the bittersweet memories of adolescence and a first love.

Cinematic Music Video

Directed by Stephen and Alexa Kinigopoulos, the video flawlessly captures the essence of young love and beautifully portrays the raw emotions and innocent vulnerability that come with it.

The clip follows Rachel Lynn Matthews as she reminisces about her past and the boy who stole her heart, played by Sam Sherrod. Throughout the video, Lainey Wilson’s soulful voice narrates the story, her lyrics echoing the emotions felt by the characters on screen.

The “Watermelon Moonshine” music video is a beautiful tribute to the rollercoaster ride of teenage love.

“I’m so excited to premiere the ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ music video. This song is about the young, wild, crazy love that we all hope to experience,” Wilson shared in a statement. “From locking eyes for the first time, to playing spin the bottle with an Ole Smoky mason jar, to being too crazy about each other to tame it, I am so happy with how Rachel Lynn Matthews and Sam Sherrod brought the vision to life through their portrayal of their innocently passionate characters.”

Filming the music video transported the Louisiana native back in time to her first love.     

“It’s the love that makes you feel like you’ve got somethin really special that can’t ever be taken away. Filming out in the pasture brought me back to those days and made me feel right at home,” she said. “I’m real proud of how this one turned out and hope y’all love it too!”

Co-written by Wilson alongside Jordan Schmidt and Josh Kear, “Watermelon Moonshine” is a nostalgic ballad that finds the reigning ACM Female Artist Of The Year reflecting on young love.

“Drinkin’ watermelon moonshine / Cut the burn with a little lime / Parkin’ back in them kudzu vines / I was his and every bit of that boy was mine / Too young to know what love was / But we werе learnin’ on a sweet buzz / There’s never nothin’ like the first time / And mine’s always gonna taste like / Watermelon moonshine,” Wilson sings on the track’s chorus.

Re-Live The Music Video

“Watermelon Moonshine” appears on Wilson’s latest album, Bell Bottom Country, which arrived on October 28, 2022.

Bell Bottom Country features 16 tracks, including the chart-topping “Heart Like A Truck,” “Atta Girl,” “Smells Like Smoke,” “Hillbilly Hippie,” “Grease” and the heartfelt “Those Boots (Deddy’s Song),” which pays tribute to her father, Brian Wilson.

“I’ve lived quite a bit of life the past few years, and I have a lot more to say,” Wilson shared of the new album. “Sure, I love a good pair of bell bottoms, but Bell Bottom Country to me has always been about the flare and what makes someone unique — I have really embraced mine, and I hope y’all can hear that across this project.”

On Tour

Lainey Wilson will soon hit the road with Eric Church for select dates of his The Outsiders Revival Tour. 

Wilson will also join HARDY for the second leg of his the mockingbird & THE CROW tour, presented by Ebay Motors, which kicks off on August 31 in Knoxville, Tennessee at Knoxville Civic Coliseum. 

“It’s about dang time HARDY and I toured together again! It’s gonna be WILD with all these rednecks together,” Wilson wrote on Instagram at the time of the tour announcement.
For more information on Lainey Wilson’s music and upcoming tour dates, visit her official website HERE.