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Kelly Clarkson and Lainey Wilson Are a Match Made in Heaven with This Country Duet

Clarkson is a massive fan of Wilson's, and vice versa. 

By Jackie Manno

Kelly Clarkson joined forces with country star, Lainey Wilson, for an exciting rendition of  the singer's new song ''Country's Cool Again.''

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During the March 5 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Wilson started off by singing to the swanky honky-tonk groove before Clarkson joined in on the chorus, showing off her country range. 

''It's an honor to sing with you. I'm so stoked for your whole career. I'm just such a big fan. She's so rad,'' Clarkson said to Wilson after their performance. 

During the two's chat, Wilson talked about how Dolly Parton is one of her biggest inspirations, in addition to her upcoming Country's Cool Again tour. Wilson also complimented Clarkson's Kellyoke of her song ''Heart Like a Truck,'' noting how she manages to make every cover her own.

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Then, TODAY host Hoda Kotb hosted a game of country music trivia called ''Hoda my Beer'' where Lainey and Clarkson competed again each other. 

What to know about ''Country's Cool Again'' by Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson and Kelly Clarkson perform on The Kelly Clarkson Show

During Wilson's interview, she explained her inspiration behind writing the new single. 

''Country music, where I'm from, it's more than just a genre, it's a way of life. And it's so cool to see that Western way of life becoming cool. I think a lot of it had to do with the pandemic. I think a lot of people realized they wanted to feel grounded, they wanted to feel at home, and I think country music makes you feel at home,'' she told Clarkson.

''And of course, the country genre in general right now, it's firing off, it's the coolest thing to watch, and I'm proud to be a part of it. Nobody looks alike, nobody sounds alike, everybody's got a different story, everybody comes from different walks of life. I'm really proud to be a part of this generation of country music,'' she added. 

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The lyrics to ''Country's Cool Again'' by Lainey Wilson

I was born in boots on humble ground
These kinda roots, yeah, they sure don't grow out
Yeah, even in a guitar town
My crooked drawl, the way I sung
My mama's genes sure stuck out like a thumb
In a Metro City crowd

Oh me, oh my, how things have changed
And I can't believe my eyes these days

Everybody wanna be a cowboy
Drive a jon boat, whip a John Deere
Everybody want a backwoods front porch
With a tub full of iced-down beer
Must be something in the water flowing out of the holler
Blue collar musta caught a new wind
Doggone, dadgum it, didn't see that coming
Country's cool again

Once you get a taste, you'll lick the spoon
Learn every word to "The Dance" and "Neon Moon"
And next thing you know
You'll hang a swing on a piece of land
Start sayin' things like, "Hell naw," "Hot damn"
Yeah, and if you dip your toe
You'll get bit by the bug and wanna wet a line
And that's the kind of trend, oh, that I could get behind

Everybody wanna be a cowboy
Drive a jon boat, whip a John Deere
Everybody want a backwoods front porch
With a tub full of iced-down beer
Must be something in the water flowing out of the holler
Blue collar musta caught a new wind
Doggone, dadgum it, didn't see that coming
Country's cool again

Cool, cool, cool, cool
Country's cool again
Cool (Cool), cool (Cool), cool (Cool), cool
Country's cool again
I said cool (Cool), cool (Cool), cool (Cool), cool
Country's cool again
Cool (Cool), cool (Cool), cool (Cool), cool
Country's cool again

Everybody wanna be a cowboy
Drive a jon boat, whip a John Deere
Everybody want a backwoods front porch
With a tub full of iced-down beer
Must be something in the water flowing out of the holler
Blue collar musta caught a new wind
Y'all hop in the back, how 'bout that?
'Cause country's cool again
Ain't that some shit? I found a few hits
'Cause country's cool again

So cool
Again