Lainey Wilson Closes CBMF with a Blast — But She Wasn’t the Only One Who Brought the Heat

Lainey Wilson lit up Cavendish Beach on Saturday night, closing out CBMF 2025 with unmatched energy and charisma. As the sun dipped behind the horizon, she stormed the Bell Main Stage in her signature bell bottoms, instantly igniting the crowd with hits like “Heart Like a Truck” and “4x4xU.” Her stage presence was magnetic—every move, every lyric delivered with intention and fire, as the crowd echoed her word for word.

One of the night’s most unforgettable moments came when Lainey invited 9-year-old Lexi to join her on stage—dressed head to toe in true Lainey fashion. The two shared a heartwarming exchange, reciting affirmations together:

“I am beautiful. I am smart. I am talented. I can do anything. And I am the cowgirl of the night.”

Lainey topped it off by gifting Lexi a new cowboy hat and signing her poster, sealing a moment of pure magic.

From the front rows to the very back of the festival grounds, the crowd was fully locked in. This wasn’t just a concert—it was a shared experience. Lainey didn’t just close CBMF—she elevated it. Her vintage flair, powerhouse vocals, and genuine connection with the audience made for a finale that will be talked about for years to come.

But the magic wasn’t limited to one set—Saturday was stacked from start to finish.

Tim & The Glory Boys opened the Bell Main Stage at 4:00 PM, setting a lively tone with their blend of gospel roots, bluegrass energy, and country-pop charm.

Waylon Wyatt took over the Colliding Tides Kitchen Stage at 5:00 PM, delivering heartfelt vocals and southern grit that drew a strong crowd.

Bayker Blankenship brought a rich, soulful set to the Bell Main Stage at 6:00 PM, paving the way for rising stars Amber-Jo Bowman and MC4D, who split the 6:45 slot on separate stages. Bowman’s emotional, acoustic-driven set provided a reflective pause, while MC4D brought a jolt of energy and youthful charisma to the Kitchen Stage.

By 7:45 PM, the crowd was ready for more—Wyatt Flores delivered. With raw emotion and breakout momentum, his set kept the Bell Main Stage buzzing.

Joe H Henry, another Emerging Artist standout, followed at 8:15 PM with an authentic, no-frills set that resonated deeply with listeners.

Meanwhile, Rum Ragged brought East Coast flavour to the Colliding Tides stage at 8:30 PM, fusing Newfoundland folk with foot-stomping, fiddle-driven flair.

Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for. At 9:30 PM, Lainey took the stage—and the festival reached its peak. Under the Cavendish sky, surrounded by thousands of fans, she delivered a performance that was personal, powerful, and unforgettable.

CBMF Day 3 was more than a festival—it was a full-circle celebration of country music’s past, present, and future. And Lainey Wilson didn’t just end it with a bang—she ended it with heart.