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Darci Lynne Shows Her Gorgeous Country Twang on This Lainey Wilson Cover

The America's Got Talent Season 12 winner put her own spin on Wilson's "Watermelon Moonshine." 

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America's Got Talent Season 12 winner Darci Lynne showed off her gorgeous country twang yet again performing "Watermelon Moonshine" by Lainey Wilson. 

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During Lynne's cover of the track, she strummed on an acoustic guitar, singing in a light, airy tone with perfect vibrato.

Listen to her rendition here

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What to know about "Watermelon Moonshine" by Lainey Wilson

Released in 2023 off Wilson's second album, Bell Bottom County, "Watermelon Moonshine" reached the number-21 position on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100. Lyrically, the song tells the story of a passionate teenage romance. 

“This song embodies what country music means to me, creating a timeless story that will resonate with people for generations to come. This song is about the crazy, young, nostalgic love we all hope to experience," Wilson told Rural Radio in May 2023. 

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A split of Darci Lynne and Lainey Wilson
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