Lainey Wilson Sets the 2025 American Music Awards Ablaze with an Emotional New Song Celebrating Small Towns

Country music fans, get ready for an unforgettable night! At the upcoming 2025 American Music Awards on May 26, Lainey Wilson—a star already boasting 16 prestigious ACM awards—will deliver a special gift: the very first live performance of her brand new song, “Somewhere Over Laredo.”

Co-written with Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, and Andy Albert, “Somewhere Over Laredo” is not only a heartfelt tribute to the timeless hit “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” but also a love letter to past romances and the small towns scattered across America. With her sweet, genuine vocals, Lainey Wilson promises to move audiences with every note of this song.

After her explosive performance at the awards show, the song will officially be released to all fans on radio and streaming platforms starting May 27. So, if you want to hear it on demand, don’t forget to check your favorite streaming services!

This year has been a whirlwind for Wilson: getting engaged, appearing on Yellowstone, sweeping up awards, and finding time to write new songs. She’s also on tour, with upcoming concerts at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and Bridgestone Arena, Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s River Center, Austin’s Moody Center, the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City, Louisiana, and more, wrapping up in Orlando at the Kia Center. Full details can be found online.