Single will drop May 20th
Lainey Wilson is set to deliver her next single and its accompanying music video, “Heart Like A Truck” on Friday, May 20th. The song will impact country radio on May 23rd before it makes its national television debut on NBC’s Today on Tuesday, May 24th.
Brilliantly written with self-awareness and clever metaphors, Wilson shares the semi-autobiographical and strong “Heart Like A Truck.” Produced by Jay Joyce and written by Wilson, Trannie Anderson and Dallas Wilson, the first single off her next album remains firmly in the spirit of Bell Bottom Country but shows the growth Wilson has experienced as a person, artist and songwriter since she wrote Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’.
“These past few months have been such a whirlwind, but man, it was quite the journey to get here. Miley wasn’t playing when she said, ‘it’s about the climb,’ because it really is what builds character and teaches you the most about yourself,” Wilson shares. “’Heart Like A Truck’ is all about self-discovery, growth and embracing scars as badges of honor. After all, a truck that has hit a few bumps and earned some scratches has proved itself and its tenacity—the shiny one on the lot can’t say that.”
In a show stopping moment, Lainey teased audiences with a performance of “Heart Like A Truck” during her set at CRS New Faces to thunderous applause. Last week, leading into her presenting spot at last night’s Billboard Music Awards, Lainey teased the song on her socials and revealed the chorus today (Mon, May 16th).
“Heart Like A Truck” is the follow up to her second No. 1, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell, which reigned supreme at the top of the country radio charts for two weeks. The single was Wilson’s biggest radio success to date. She earned her first No. 1 with her breakout hit, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” which won Song of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards. The single, which earned her the title of Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2021, appeared on her critically acclaimed album, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’, which debuted in 2021 to mass critical acclaim.
Fans can catch Wilson on the Ain’t Always the Cowboy Tour with Jon Pardi and Hailey Whitters tour this summer as well as select dates with Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs.