WATCH: Miranda Lambert Surprises Fans with Gretchen Wilson and Lainey Wilson Onstage at Full Throttle Saloon

The star-powered moment took place during the 86th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.

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Madeleine O’Connell

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August 12, 2026

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Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Gretchen Wilson; Photo via Instagram-

Miranda Lambert turned up the energy at the Full Throttle Saloon on Tuesday night, August 11, when she surprised fans by bringing up two fellow country stars during the 86th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.

The Texas born country star headlined the iconic night, delivering a set filled with career-spanning hits before welcoming Gretchen Wilson and Lainey Wilson to the stage for a few special performances.

Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Gretchen Wilson; Photo via Instagram-Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Gretchen Wilson; Photo via TikTok
Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Gretchen Wilson; Photo via Instagram-Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Gretchen Wilson; Photo via TikTok

The trio teamed up for a rowdy rendition of Gretchen Wilson’s 2004 smash hit “Redneck Woman,” with Wilson taking the lead vocal while Lambert and Lainey joined in on the harmonies. During the performance, Gretchen even gave her fellow artist a special shoutout by changing one of the lyrics to, “I know all the words to every Lainey Wilson song.”

@shitmirandasays Miranda ‼️ Lainey ‼️Gretchen ‼️ #countrymusic #mirandalambert #laineywilson #gretchenwilson ♬ Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home) – Elle King & Miranda Lambert

The three singers later joined forces on Lambert’s popular anthem, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” giving the crowd another unforgettable all-female moment to remember.

In addition to coming together as a trio, Gretchen Wilson had the chance to warm up the crowd with another early hit, “When It Rains,” while Lambert and Lainey Wilson performed their collaboration “Good Horses,” which appears on Wilson’s Whirlwind album. This wasn’t the first time the artists have come together to perform the track live for fans, but it’s safe to say that their Sturgis, SD reunion was a special one.

This star-powered night took place a few days after Lambert offered another look into her 10th studio album, Crisco, with the arrival of her new track, “Sunset Marquis.” The dreamy, retro track was inspired by the iconic West Hollywood hotel that has served as a longtime creative escape for the singer and countless other artists.

“I’ve been staying at the Sunset Marquis for close to 20 years,” shares Lambert. “Every time I’m there, you never know who you’re going to run into or what kind of memories you’re going to make. It has this timeless energy that feels like stepping into another era. When we wrote this song, I wanted listeners to be able to close their eyes and feel like they were there with us – to see it, smell it and experience the magic that’s made the Sunset Marquis such a special place for so many years.”

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“Sunset Marquis” joins the album’s previously released title track, “Till The Going’s Gone” and the GRAMMY-nominated collaboration “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton. Produced by Lambert and Frasure, Crisco will feature 12 tracks that explore the many sides of country music while blending its traditional roots with disco influences.  

She will celebrate the new project’s October 2 release with a special home state album release show at Billy Bob’s on October 6.

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Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.