Lainey Wilson doesn’t just sing songs—she stitches together heartache and hope with every note. Her new track, teased by asking Alexa about “that rainbow over Laredo,” is a bittersweet slice of country magic—equal parts dusty roads and dazzling emotion.
With her signature rasp and lyrics that cut deep, Lainey turns a simple rainbow into a metaphor for love lost and lessons learned. That steel guitar? Pure nostalgia. The way her voice cracks on the chorus? I get goosebumps every time. This is Lainey at her storytelling best.
#AskAlexa to tell you about that rainbow over Laredo to hear my new
Even as a teaser, comments exploded: “How does she always read my diary?!” and “This is gonna wreck me in the best way.” Critics are calling it her “most personal work yet”—proof that Lainey’s pen game is as strong as her vocals.
But don’t let the tenderness fool you—Lainey can switch from heartbreak to hell-raising faster than a pickup truck peeling out of a honky-tonk. If this song tugs your heartstrings, wait till you hear…
Lainey Wilson – Things A Man Oughta Know (Live from 57th Annual ACM Awards / 2022)
“Things a Man Oughta Know” isn’t just a hit—it’s a declaration. That sly smile as she sings? Chef’s kiss. The way every woman in the crowd shouts the lyrics? Pure solidarity. Fans say it’s the perfect blend of sass and soul.
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