When Lainey Wilson played her guitar for the first time at the American Music Awards, the crowd could feel something amazing was starting. She sang a new song called “Somewhere Over Laredo,” and it wasn’t just any song; it felt like a big, necessary country tune that made people grab their phones to find the lyrics while she was still singing.
Wearing her favorite bell-bottom pants and her cool hat, Lainey made the big stage feel like a fun country party. Her voice was soft and smoky and wrapped around the words like a warm campfire. As the music got louder and faster, you could feel the excitement. She was not just singing, she was telling a real story with her heart.
@laineywilson debuting her brand new song “Somewhere Over Laredo” on the American Music Awards stage was everything & more
People on social media posted videos of fans whispering “wow” during the song. Country music websites said it was “the moment Lainey became a superstar.” Fans left tons of happy messages, saying her song gave them chills. Even before she finished singing, the whole crowd stood up and clapped a big deal for someone performing at the AMAs for the first time!
If “Somewhere Over Laredo” showed Lainey’s sweet side, her other song, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” shows why she’s like a truth-telling big sister. She sings the words in a fun and innovative way, like a friend who gives you great advice while sharing soda at a backyard picnic.
Lainey Wilson – Things A Man Oughta Know (Official Music Video)
This Grammy-winning song shows how Lainey can turn big life lessons into songs you want to sing all day. The music video shows country life in a small town so clearly, it feels like you’re right there, you can almost smell the fresh grass and summer air. Fans say this was the song that made them love her, because it’s both funny and full of feeling, just like Lainey herself.
Lainey loves sharing her music journey online, too. She posts behind-the-scenes videos and tells sweet stories about where her songs come from and if you follow her, you’ll see she’s not just becoming a big name in country music; she’s changing it in her special way, one song at a time.