Lainey Wilson’s ‘Somewhere Over Laredo’ Review

Lainey Wilson has dropped a new summer country song that could make its way to the best summer song of the year. The former artist of the year is back in a big way, and country fans are here for it. With a prominent fiddle, a familiar reference and theme freshened to a new perspective, and like so many great country songs, evoking geography in a meaningful and resonant way, “Somewhere Over Laredo” draws inspiration and nostalgia from Judy Garland. The song features Wilson on a flight, reminiscing about a relationship and a rodeo life, all while flying over Laredo, Texas.

Going by awards show recognition, Lainey Wilson is the most decorated country star of the last few years. This includes Entertainer of the Year wins from both the CMA Awards (2023), and the ACM Awards (2025). Somewhere Over Laredo” appears on an upcoming deluxe edition of Wilson’s 2024 album ‘Whirlwind.’ Wilson co-wrote "Somewhere Over Laredo" with Andy Lambert, Trannie Anderson, and Dallas Wilson. Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg also received writing credits.

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"Somewhere Over Laredo" was the most-added song at country radio upon release, pulling in 129 first-week stations, and debuted at number 21 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated June 7, 2025. Lainey Wilson undoubtedly dropped a great song, and we can’t wait to see what she does in the future.