Lainey Wilson Drops New Single “Somewhere Over Laredo” Ahead of 2025 American Music Awards Performance

Country sensation Lainey Wilson has just released her poignant new single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Co-written by Wilson alongside Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, and Andy Albert, the song pays homage to the timeless classic “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” while weaving a heartfelt story about past love and the charm of small-town America, all wrapped in Wilson’s authentic country sound.

Fans will get to experience the song live for the first time during the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday, May 26th, where Wilson is nominated for Favorite Female Country Artist.

A Year of Triumphs for Lainey Wilson

Wilson’s momentum this year is unstoppable. At the recent 60th Annual ACM Awards, she took home four major honors: Entertainer of the Year (her second consecutive win), Female Artist of the Year (third consecutive win), Album of the Year for Whirlwind, and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. During the ceremony, she also debuted “Trailblazer,” a collaboration with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert that she co-wrote with Lambert and Brandy Clark.

Whirlwind World Tour: Taking the Stage by Storm

While Whirlwind continues to receive critical acclaim, Wilson is busy touring nearly sold-out arenas worldwide. Stops include iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York, Kia Forum in Los Angeles, Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Moody Center in Austin, Raising Cane’s River Center Arena in Baton Rouge, and Ball Arena in Denver. Earlier this year, her UK and Europe leg was completely sold out, showcasing her global appeal.

Whirlwind: A Career-Defining Album

Released last summer and produced by Grammy-winning Jay Joyce (known for work with Miranda Lambert and Eric Church), Whirlwind marked Wilson’s best sales week ever and debuted at #8 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, her first Top 10 entry.

With the release of “Somewhere Over Laredo” and a whirlwind of accolades and sold-out shows, Lainey Wilson is proving herself as one of country music’s brightest stars. Her highly anticipated AMA performance is set to be another unforgettable moment in a career that’s just getting started.