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Cowboys Thanksgiving Halftime Show Performer Revealed Ahead of Giants Game

The NFL has announced which musical talent will be performing during Thursday's Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants Thanksgiving halftime show.

By Devon Platana

Dallas Cowboys team owner and general manager Jerry Jones shown on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys team owner and general manager Jerry Jones shown on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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The Dallas Cowboys playing on Thanksgiving is one of the NFL's longest traditions and that trend continues Thursday when the New York Giants visit AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys already picked up a 20-15 win over the Giants back in Week 4, leaving time to tell if Mike McCarthy's squad can complete the season sweep.

Much like the Super Bowl, NFL Thanksgiving Day games are known for their theatrics — especially when it comes to the halftime show. On Wednesday, the league revealed who'll be taking centerstage at AT&T Stadium after the Cowboys and Giants wrap up the first half.

Cowboys News: Lainey Wilson to Perform at Thanksgiving Halftime Show

It turns out that this year's Cowboys Thanksgiving halftime show will feature a bit of a southern flair.

"Lainey Wilson, Grammy, ACM, and CMA Award winner and reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year, will perform live at AT&T Stadium," the NFL announced for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show.

Wilson is one of country music's hottest stars at the moment, drawing in over 9.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Her collaboration with Jelly Roll on the Grammy-nominated "Save Me" has racked up more than 132.1 million listeners alone, highlighting how big of a deal it is that she's performing at AT&T Stadium.

Music legend Dolly Parton — someone who Wilson has looked up to — performed at AT&T Stadium when the Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders, 45-10, on last year's Thanksgiving. On Wednesday, the 32-year-old musician revealed what it means to follow in her idol's footsteps.

"It's truly an honor," Wilson told CBS News. "I'm just excited that I get to share my gift and end the year by being with the Cowboys and the Salvation Army. "

"When I called my family back in Louisiana and told them this was happening, they really thought I was starting to make it. So that's a good feeling."

Last year's Cowboys Thanksgiving Day outing reportedly drew over 42 million viewers, according to the NFL, making it easy to see why it's a big deal for Wilson.

The Cowboys find success more often than not on Turkey Day, going 33-22-1 across 56 all-time Thanksgiving games. They've won their last two outings on the holiday, leaving time to tell if America's Team can make it three in a row for the first time since they tallied four straight wins between 2006 and 2009.

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