Watch the Video: Lainey Wilson Crowns Brave Fan “Cowgirl of the Night”

Lainey Wilson is currently performing across Australia, and a recent tour stop produced a must see video clip that is quickly gaining traction online. Before taking the stage, the country music star met Tessa, a young fan currently fighting stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma.

A Special Backstage Moment on Tour

Tessa was initially diagnosed in November 2023 and experienced a relapse in 2025. Her mother, Renee, shared that the family is urgently trying to raise funds for medical treatment in the United States. Renee noted the massive financial hurdle, estimating the cost at $500,000 or more. She stressed that as a mother, she has to try everything possible to help her daughter heal.

Australian content creator Samuel Weidenhofer learned about Tessa’s love for country music and her specific fandom for Lainey Wilson. He surprised Tessa with concert tickets, which led to a special backstage meet and greet. During their interaction, Wilson asked Tessa to participate in her nightly concert tradition by becoming the official “Cowgirl of the Night.”

“Oh my goodness, girl, you’ve got it going on. We’re going to have the time of our life tonight.”

Watch the Lainey Wilson Concert Video

If you have not seen the video of this moment yet, you will want to click play on the clip below.

During every show on her current tour, Wilson brings a young girl on stage. She introduces the fan to the massive crowd, gifts her a signature cowboy hat, and leads her through a positive crowd wide mantra:

“I am beautiful. I am smart. I am talented. I can do anything. I am Cowgirl of the Night!”

When Tessa’s turn came, Wilson made sure the audience understood her resilience. In the video, the singer tells the crowd she has met many cowgirls on tour, but made a point to call Tessa one of the toughest little girls she had ever met. Wilson also took the time to read Tessa’s sign to the audience, highlighting her ongoing battle with cancer and the family’s need for overseas treatment.

Renee later shared an update online, stating that seeing Tessa on stage was surreal. She noted that Tessa was still smiling the next day, incredibly proud of her moment in the spotlight.

Be sure to watch the full video of Lainey Wilson and Tessa below. For those looking to help Tessa reach her medical fund goal, her family is currently raising money to hit a $750,000 target and is actively taking donations.

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Upcoming Lainey Wilson Tour Dates

• February 16: Sydney, Australia at Qudos Bank Arena (with Flatland Cavalry and Kaitlin Butts)
• February 19: Melbourne, Australia at Rod Laver Arena (with Flatland Cavalry and Kaitlin Butts)
• February 20: Melbourne, Australia at Rod Laver Arena (with Flatland Cavalry and Kaitlin Butts)
• February 22: Adelaide, Australia at Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena (with Flatland Cavalry and Kaitlin Butts)
• February 26: Perth, Australia at RAC Center (with Flatland Cavalry and Kaitlin Butts)
• March 20: Thackerville, OK at WinStar World Casino & Resort
• March 21: Thackerville, OK at WinStar World Casino & Resort
• April 10: Florence, AZ at Country Thunder Arizona
• April 11: Laughlin, NV at Laughlin Event Center
• April 25: Indio, CA at Stagecoach Festival 2026
• July 10: Chicago, IL at Windy City Smokeout
• August 6: Detroit Lakes, MN at WE Fest
• August 7: Oshkosh, WI at Xroads41
• August 9: Canton, OH at Concert for Legends
• August 12: Sturgis, SD at The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
• August 15: Springfield, IL at Illinois State Fair