Yahoo Lifestyle How Much Does Lainey Wilson Make for the Thanksgiving Halftime Show?
Thanksgiving is here! And, once the cooking and cleaning are done, it's all about the football games. This year, the NFL is giving us three matchups to watch, but the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game is a tradition that dates back to 1966.
Now, this year's game might not seem so exciting. The struggling Cowboys are taking on the Tommy DeVito and the New York Giants. The teams have a combined six wins. But, before you turn on a Thanksgiving movie, there's one reason you'll want to tune in. Even if the game is a snooze, the halftime show will not be, thanks to country music star Lainey Wilson.
Lainey has the honor of performing the The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show after Dolly Parton took the field last year. The event dates back to 1997, and previous performers include Randy Travis, LeeAnn Rimes, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, and Luke Combs. But, you maybe be wondering, how much money does the NFL pay to land this kind of talent?
Because the event marks the official kickoff to The Salvation Army's fundraising campaign, Lainey is not expected to earn a salary. After all, Dolly donated $1 million of her own money during the event last year to support the cause. Plus, performers don't even get paid to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, so we wouldn't expect them to get paid for this smaller-scale event.
In her promotional video for the event, Lainey says, "You might know me for my bell bottoms, but I want to be known for my bell ringing too. I am so excited to announce that I have teamed up with The Salvation Army to love beyond the holidays and make a difference in our communities all year round."
If you want to catch Lainey (and a surprise special guest), be sure to tune in to the NFL game at 3:30 p.m. EST on Fox. The day will be filled with entertainment. Shaboozey is on tap to perform during the Chicago Bears game against the Detroit Lions, and famed violinist Lindsey Stirling will take the field during the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers game.
Now, we'll just have to wait and see if Lainey will follow in Dolly's footsteps and wear the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader uniform!
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