Lainey Wilson Gives ‘Phone, Keys, Wallet’ Its TV Debut At CMA Fest
Wilson lit up the Nissan Stadium stage!
Lainey Wilson performs at Nissan Stadium on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at CMA Fest presented by SoFi in downtown Nashville; Photo Courtesy of CMA
Lainey Wilson treated fans to the television debut performance of her brand new single, “Phone, Keys, Wallet,” during CMA Fest presented by SoFi on Thursday night.
The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year delivered a breezy, feel-good performance while lighting up the Nissan Stadium stage during the festival in Nashville. Her performance came just weeks after the song’s release and gives fans a taste of what’s to come on her new album.
The song finds the newlywed professing her love for her other half, admitting she cannot function without him and comparing him (in a way) to her “Phone, Keys, Wallet.”
“Boy, you know I’d lose my head if it wasn’t attached, got a couple screws loose/ Be up a creek if I ever forget what keeps the ground underneath my two boots/ I’d be outta-luck lost if I ever up and lose/ Yeah, Jesus, Jones, Mama, my phone, keys, wallet, and you,” she sings.
The recorded version of the track features John Mayer on guitar and was recorded at Mayer’s Chapel Studios in Los Angeles.
Of the song, Wilson previously shared, “I feel like a tornado with boots on half the time, and this song is really about finding somebody who’s okay with that chaos and chooses to love you through it anyway.”
“Phone, Keys, Wallet” is at country radio now.
Wilson was one of several artists who performed at CMA Fest, which took over Downtown Nashville in early June, bringing an estimated 100,000 fans per day to Music City.
Hosted by Riley Green and Lara Spencer, CMA Fest presented by SoFi also featured performances by Bailey Zimmerman ,Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Fetty Wap, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Michael McDonald, Molly Tuttle, The Red Clay Strays, Ricky Skaggs, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Shay Morgan, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top.
The show will be available to stream the next day for Hulu subscribers.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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