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Lainey Wilson Reacts to Jon Bon Jovi Praising Her, Reveals He Wrote Her a Letter (Exclusive)

Country singer Lainey Wilson opens up to ET at CMA Fest 2024 about getting some love from Jon Bon Jovi.

ET's Rachel Smith spoke with Wilson backstage at Nissan Stadium during day 3 of this year's CMA Fest in Nashville on Saturday, and asked about recent comments Bon Jovi made during an interview with Jelly Roll, in which he praised her musical prowess. Recently, Jelly Roll and Bon Jovi chatted with one another for Interview magazine, where the "It's My Life" singer praised Wilson, sharing, "Is she the greatest thing ever?" - John Shearer/Getty Images Wilson spoke with ET shortly before she was set to take the stage at Nissan Stadium on Saturday evening, and the country songstress explained her thought process behind her performance.

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