In 1986, the band Bon Jovi released a song called “Livin’ on a Prayer” on their album Slippery When Wet. This song became super popular and is one of the band’s most famous hits. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Desmond Child, and Richie Sambora, and it sold over 13 million copies! It even reached No. 1 on a big music chart called Billboard Mainstream Rock, which was a huge deal for the band.
Recently, a country singer named Lainey Wilson sang “Livin’ on a Prayer” at a fun event called the Decades Party. A writer named Cindy Watts from American Songwriter watched her perform. Lainey had a great time singing and got the crowd to join in with her. Everyone was singing along, and it felt like a giant karaoke party. Lainey couldn’t stop smiling!
Later that night, Lainey teamed up with her friend Jelly Roll, a famous country star, and another singer named Alexandra Kay. Together, they sang “Friends In Low Places,” a well-known song by Garth Brooks.
Lainey Wilson Wants to Slow Down and Get “Bored”
Lainey Wilson has become a big name in country music. She’s always busy writing songs and traveling around the country to perform. She loves what she does, but another country singer, Miranda Lambert, gave her some smart advice. Miranda told Lainey that it’s important to take breaks and do simple things like cleaning up after animals or feeding horses. Those things help you remember what really matters in life.
Lainey agreed with Miranda. She said she needs to slow down and get “bored” sometimes. But even so, Lainey is always thinking about her next big song. She loves being creative and has learned a lot from working with amazing songwriters. They’ve taught her how to write songs that feel real and personal, even if they’re about something new.
Thanks to what she’s learned, Lainey has made hit songs like “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” and “Heart Like A Truck.” She’s working hard and having fun while making music that lots of people love!
