Rita Wilson appeared on The Late Late Show to perform her upbeat new single Throw Me a Party. The singer and actress brought an inspirational sense to the stage, showcasing the track alongside a live band and backup singer.
In the clip, Wilson infuses the country-tinged pop songs lyrics with kindness and enthusiasm, singing, So when Im gone throw me a party/You should dance as if I was there/Dont be sad or be broken-hearted/Just send your voices up in the air.
Throw Me a Party was cowritten by Wilson, Liz Rose and Sugarlands Kristian Bush. The song was inspired by Wilsons diagnosis with breast cancer. The lyrics come from a conversation she had with husband Tom Hanks. I had so many different thoughts, Wilson said of the experience. Youre scared, anxious, you think about your own mortality. So I had a serious discussion with my husband that if anything happens, what Id like is a party, a celebration.
The song comes off Wilsons new album Halfway to Home,which dropped March 29. The singer will perform at Stagecoach in April.