“We needed a wild woman and we for sure got one,” Yungblud shared.
Lainey Wilson, Aerosmith, Yungblud; Photo Courtesy of Lainey Wilson, Ross Halfin
Lainey Wilson is bringing her signature country edge to the rock world as she joins multi-GRAMMY Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Aerosmith and British multi-platinum artist and GRAMMY® nominated artist Yungblud for a fiery new rendition of “Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version).”
The original version of the scorching track appears on the rock acts’ collaborative EPOne More Time, out now via Capitol Records. Amid the pulsating rhythms, the artists spanning multiple genres come together to tackle a story that’s both vulnerable and honest, capturing the push-and-pull of complicated relationships.
The song also digs into the scarifies that come with fame and life on the road, noting and how constantly moving between connection and distance can make it hard to maintain healthy relationships. At its core, “Wild Woman” serves as an introspective look at love, heartbreak, and the messy side of romance, especially as someone who has already dedicated so much of their heart to their craft.
Yungblud opens the track with raw energy, soon joined by Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, whose vocals escalate the intensity until the rockers come together in a soaring, powerhouse delivery. Midway through, Lainey Wilson’s Louisiana-bred voice weaves into the narrative, softening the edges and adding a new layer of emotional depth, before the rockers take it home.
“Why wild woman/ You taking back every truth you told?/ I hurt you but You hurt me more I don’t wanna be alone/ So hurt me some more I don’t wanna be alone/ Hurt me some more/ Why?/ Why?/ Why?” they collectively ask with a pleading in their voices.
According to Lainey Wilson, this unexpected collaboration came about after she and Steven Tyler met at the 2025 GRAMMYs and performed “Dream On” together at Tyler’s 6th annual Jam for Janie benefit in February. Then, while building out the One More Time project, Tyler and Yungblud had the idea to invite Wilson to add her vocals to the track, while Joe Perry returned to the studio to create a fresh guitar part for this version. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year happily took them up on the offer.
“Yeah, so I got to spend a little bit of time with Steven Tyler during the Grammys this past year and they reached out probably like a month or so ago. It was a really quick turnaround. But I mean, as soon as I heard the song, I was like, okay, I know what I want to do on my end. And they really just gave me some creative freedom, and I went at it. It’s gonna’ be fun. I’m ready to do it live with them. I’m like, okay, we gotta make that happen now. Where, when? Tell me what time. Let’s do it,” Wilson told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe.
Yungblud echoed Wilson’s excitement to collaborate and bring a fresh rendition of the track to life. He gushed over her musical journey, admitting he’s been a fan of hers “for a while.”
“I’m really hyped to have Lainey Wilson jump on this record with us,” he shared. “I have been a fan of her for a while. Her life story is truly inspirational. With this record, we really needed a female vocalist who could carry it with the level of authenticity that Lainey embodies. We needed a wild woman and we for sure got one!”
The release of “Wild Woman” comes after the One More Time EP made a huge splash on the charts and became one of the biggest rock debuts of the year when it landed in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. This milestone extends Aerosmith’s incredible six-decade run of Top 10 Billboard 200 entries and gives Yungblud his first-ever Top 10 on the chart.
With nearly 40,000 units sold in its first week, the EP also hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums, topped Indie Store Album Sales, reached No. 2 on Vinyl Albums, and No. 3 on Top Album Sales. Internationally, it debuted at No. 1 in the UK, signaling Aerosmith’s first UK chart-topper in 49 years and Yungblud’s second UK No. 1 this year, while landing in the Top 5 in countries like Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
One More Time is monumental for Aerosmith as it marks their first new music in over twelve years. The five-track collection, produced by Matt Schwartz, brings together two generations of rock across four original songs co-written by Aerosmith and Yungblud. Each track features Tyler and Yungblud dueting, with Joe Perry’s iconic guitar leading the sonic side to the tunes.
The lead single, “My Only Angel,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, stayed in the Top 10 for three weeks, and appeared across multiple rock and alternative charts. Later, Aerosmith and Yungblud released a stripped-down version called “My Only Angel (Desert Road Version),” which featured a guest appearance from GRAMMY® winner Steve Martin on banjo.
