Lainey Wilson is having the kind of year most artists only dream about. She just hosted the CMA Awards, and somehow still found a way to walk off that stage with the biggest wins of the night. Entertainer of the Year. Female Vocalist of the Year. Album of the Year for Whirlwind. Three moments, three trophies, and one career that feels like it is hitting a new level right in front of us.
What makes this moment even bigger is everything that has been building behind it. Her latest hit, Somewhere Over Laredo, became another chart-topper and pushed her into a record book shared by Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift. Only a handful of women have ever reached that kind of territory. It is rare air, and she has earned every piece of it.
Fans have watched her grow from a rising voice to a true powerhouse. This year alone, she delivered a standout performance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and is now heading into the Grammys with major nominations.
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All of that CMA success and chart history really comes down to one thing. The songs are strong enough to stand on their own. Somewhere Over Laredo is the clearest example. It is the track that pushed her into the record books and showed why Whirlwind keeps winning awards. The story in the lyrics feels almost like a movie. Planes, open sky, and a love that still lives in the dust of Laredo, Texas.
Lainey Wilson – Somewhere Over Laredo (Official Music Video)
This Late Show performance is the proof of why she now carries titles like Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. There are no big sets or costume changes here, just her voice, her band, and a song strong enough to hold a national TV stage.