Hayley Williams Delivers Epic Set at Newport Folk Festival

Hayley Williams took the stage by storm at the Newport Folk Festival, showcasing her incredible talent and taste with a star-studded lineup of surprise guests. The Paramore frontwoman not only performed solo hits but also shared the spotlight with artists like Jack Antonoff, Wednesday, and This Is Lorelei.

Williams began her set with two solo tracks, “Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party” and “Kill Me,” before welcoming Karly Hartzman from Wednesday to join her for the live debut of “Mirtazapine.” The energy soared as she brought out Nate Amos from This Is Lorelei for a performance of “I’m All Fucked Up” from his acclaimed album.

The surprises kept coming as Joy Oladokun joined Williams for their collaboration, “I’d Miss The Birds,” followed by a duet with Jenny Lewis on Rilo Kiley’s classic, “Silver Lining.” Fans were treated to more live debuts, including the Petals For Armor track “Leave It Alone,” featuring Kelsey Lu.

Williams wrapped up the unforgettable night with an acoustic performance alongside Antonoff, covering Bleachers’ hit “I Wanna Get Better” and her own “Good Ol’ Days.” The grand finale featured a heartfelt rendition of Bill Withers’ timeless classic, “Lean On Me,” bringing everyone together for a truly magical moment.

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