WATCH: Lainey Wilson Braves High Winds To Perform 100 Stories Above NYC During Macy’s Fireworks Event
A little wind couldn’t stop Wilson from performing on the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere.
Lainey Wilson; Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC
Lainey Wilson performed her Top 20 and climbing hit, “Hang Tight Honey,” and her brand-new release, “4x4xU,” in New York City, 100 stories above the ground, during the 48th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks event.
Wilson delivered the two performances from the Edge at Hudson Yards, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, during the iconic NBC show on the 4th of July.
Despite strong winds, the reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year delivered two lively performances with the breathtaking New York City skyline as her backdrop. Fans cheered her on from the sky deck as the sun began to set, casting the skyline in stunning shades of pink, orange, and purple.
WIlson’s 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 “Hang Tight Honey” made its debut on Wednesday and on Thursday, she released “4x4xU,” along with the accompanying video.
Both tracks will appear on her upcoming Whirlwind album, which is set to drop on August 23.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks was co-hosted by country singer Mickey Guyton with Access Hollywood’s Zuri Hall.
The two-hour celebration also featured performances by Brandy Clark, Luis Fonsi, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, The War and Treaty, and more.
“Year after year, this telecast never fails to inspire and awe, lighting up the New York skyline with a fireworks display that’s unmatched,” Jen Neal, Executive Vice President of Live Events and Specials, NBCU Entertainment, previously stated. “It’s this type of live programming event that brings us together as a nation, highlighting the distinctiveness of both our NBC and Peacock brands.”
In addition to the musical performances, the 48th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks event, of course, featured a beautiful display of fireworks. With more than 60,000 shells, the Macy’s 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’s edge.
The 2024 edition of the Fireworks debuted a custom-made effect at the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. This new feature included a silver cascading burst that created a central kaleidoscope with alternating red and blue colors, filling the sky with brilliance.
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’s Golden Mile.
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Lauren Jo Black
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.