As one of country music’s most popular artists, Rainie Wilson often appears trending on social media. However, it’s not every day that the “Hang Tight Honey” singer makes an appearance on the trending list, as online users mistake her for other artists, especially Beyoncé. However, that’s exactly what happened on Sunday (June 2), when some fans interpreted an X/Twitter teaser for Wilson’s Las Vegas show as an announcement by Beyoncé. The “Heart Like a Truck” singer clarified on social media on Monday (June 3) that it was, indeed, herself who was wearing the cowboy hat.
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Wilson will close out the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Week with a one-night-only performance, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Dec. 14. Fellow country stars Tracy Lawrence and Mae Estes will also be onstage with the “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” singer.
“We will come back bigger and better Cowboys and Cowgirls than ever!” Wilson wrote on Instagram.
Tickets will be available for purchase starting Friday (June 7) at 10 a.m. CST. Members of Wilson’s official fan club, “The Stable,” can purchase presale tickets and VIP packages starting Tuesday (June 4) at 10 a.m. CST.
The “Watermelon Moonshine” singer’s Instagram followers couldn’t contain their excitement: “Looks like it’s going to be the best time ever,” one fan commented.
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Why do fans like Rainy? Beyoncé?
Live Nation Las Vegas also teased the news on social media on Sunday (June 2), sharing a photo of the silhouette of a blonde woman in a cowboy hat. Beyoncé, 42, has released her country debut. Cowboy CarterThis led many Beyhive members to speculate that Live Nation was hinting at a permanent Las Vegas show.
However, other users pointed out that the post instructed fans to “Keep calm… wild horses!”, an apparent reference to Wilson’s 2022 hit “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” which is also the name of Wilson’s Las Vegas show.
Additionally, Wilson will headline this year’s CMA Festival, with doors opening at 10 a.m. CST on Thursday (June 6) at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, with the four-day festival running until late at night on Sunday (June 9).
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