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Epoch Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Lainey Wilson Debuts New Single ‘Somewhere Over Laredo,' Inspired by ‘The Wizard of Oz' Classic
Country singer Lainey Wilson has put a Southern spin on one of the most beloved and recognizable 'The Wizard of Oz' tunes with the release of 'Somewhere Over Laredo,' a new ballad that pays homage to small towns across the United States. The Louisiana native's latest single, which debuted on May 23, incorporates elements of 'Over the Rainbow,' an enduring melody made famous by actress Judy Garland in the classic 1939 musical, earning the Oscar for 'Best Original Song' the following year. The song, co-written with collaborators Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, and Andy Albert, also reflects on past love, interweaving Wilson's poignant storytelling and signature country sound, according to a The Texas-inspired ditty puts the 33-year-old singer-songwriter in the window seat of a red-eye flight soaring out of Houston. 'Somewhere over Laredo, dreaming about those rodeo nights,' a portion of the song's Wilson, who launched her self-titled debut album in 2014, discussed the inspiration behind her new song on social media, explaining that the lyrics stemmed from her frequent traveling as a touring musician. Related Stories 5/1/2025 5/10/2024 'When I'm flying between shows I catch myself looking out the window, talking to God, dreaming, or even reminiscing,' she ''Somewhere Over Laredo' tells a story that speaks to that. I've always been inspired by putting myself into other peoples' shoes and telling stories from others' perspective, but I've found a new creative avenue with this one putting myself back into a pair of shoes that I wore years ago.' Wilson is scheduled to perform her new song live for the first time during the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs). The 'Heart Like a Truck' singer is nominated for 'Favorite Female Country Artist' at the fan-voted award show, which is set to air on Memorial Day at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. Hosted by singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, this year's AMAs will also feature performances by singer-songwriter Janet Jackson, country crooner Blake Shelton, pop-rock star Benson Boone, and Latin pop singer Gloria Estefan, who will be taking the stage at the award show for the first time in more than 30 years.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
American Music Awards: How to watch, what to expect
May 23 (UPI) -- The American Music Awards will return Monday. The 51st ceremony "celebrating the most iconic music in America" will air on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m. EDT from the Fountainebleu Hotel in Las Vegas. Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez will host, and she is also among the star-studded roster of performers. Rapper Kendrick Lamar is leading nominations this year, with 10 potential awards. How to watch The American Music Awards will air Monday at 8 p.m. EDT on CBS and on Paramount+ for subscribers who have Showtime. Paramount+ subscribers without Showtime can stream the awards show Tuesday. Participants Lopez will host and perform during the ceremony. She hosted in 2015 and has performed several times in the past. Other performers include Lainey Wilson, who released the track "Somewhere Over Laredo" Friday, Benson Boone, who will perform a track from his upcoming album American Heart, and Blake Shelton, who will sing a song from his album For Recreational Use Only. Gloria Estefan will also perform, marking three decades since she's done so, and Gwen Stefani will take the stage with a medley spanning her music career. Renee Rapp will sing as well. Janet Jackson, who will be honored with the Icon Award, will also perform. According to a press release, the Icon Award is given to "an artist whose music has had undeniable cultural and global influence over the music industry." Nominees Kendrick Lamar leads with 10 nominations, while Post Malone received eight. First time nominees include Boone, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Lola Young, The Marias, Rose, Teddy Swims, Tommy Richman, Tyla Sabrina Carpenter and Zach Bryan.
UPI
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
American Music Awards: How to watch, what to expect
1 of 5 | Jennifer Lopez attends Amazon's "This Is A Love Story" premiere in 2024. She will host the American Music Awards show on Monday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- The American Music Awards will return Monday. The 51st ceremony "celebrating the most iconic music in America" will air on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m. EDT from the Fountainebleu Hotel in Las Vegas. Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez will host, and she is also among the star-studded roster of performers. Rapper Kendrick Lamar is leading nominations this year, with 10 potential awards. How to watch The American Music Awards will air Monday at 8 p.m. EDT on CBS and on Paramount+ for subscribers who have Showtime. Paramount+ subscribers without Showtime can stream the awards show Tuesday. Participants Lopez will host and perform during the ceremony. She hosted in 2015 and has performed several times in the past. Other performers include Lainey Wilson, who released the track "Somewhere Over Laredo" Friday, Benson Boone, who will perform a track from his upcoming album American Heart, and Blake Shelton, who will sing a song from his album For Recreational Use Only. Gloria Estefan will also perform, marking three decades since she's done so, and Gwen Stefani will take the stage with a medley spanning her music career. Renee Rapp will sing as well. Janet Jackson, who will be honored with the Icon Award, will also perform. According to a press release, the Icon Award is given to "an artist whose music has had undeniable cultural and global influence over the music industry." Nominees Kendrick Lamar leads with 10 nominations, while Post Malone received eight. First time nominees include Boone, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Lola Young, The Marias, Rose, Teddy Swims, Tommy Richman, Tyla Sabrina Carpenter and Zach Bryan. Kendrick Lamar rocks the stage at Super Bowl LIX halftime show Grammy-award winning rapper Kendrick Lamar headlines the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lainey Wilson releases 'Somewhere Over Laredo'
May 23 (UPI) -- ACM Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson released "Somewhere Over Laredo" and a performance video on Friday. "Caught me a red eye flight out of Houston, found me a window seat with a view. Headed out west for South California. One Tito's in, I'm thinking 'bout you," she sings, sitting on a stool, wrapped in a blanket. "In that little border town, where the desert glows gold when the sun goes down. My head's thirty thousand feet in the clouds, knowing 20 minutes from now, I'll be somewhere over Laredo." The country star, 33, talked about the track on CBS Mornings. "I spend a lot of my time 30,000 feet in the air, flying to the next show, the next town, and you know when you're staring out the window you get to just spend a little bit of time with yourself and reminisce and dream, talk to God, and all of those things and this song right here -- it gave me an opportunity to kind of step back into a pair of shoes that I wore a long time ago," she said. "And I'm partial, but this is one of my favorite songs that I have ever written, and, I mean, of course everybody is inspired by the song 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' and we'll see. It's out now," she added. Wilson is set to perform at the upcoming 51st annual American Music Awards on Monday.
UPI
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Lainey Wilson releases 'Somewhere Over Laredo'
1 of 5 | Lainey Wilson arrives for the Grammy Awards on February 2. She dropped "Somewhere Over Laredo" on Friday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- ACM Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson released "Somewhere Over Laredo" and a performance video on Friday. "Caught me a red eye flight out of Houston, found me a window seat with a view. Headed out west for South California. One Tito's in, I'm thinking 'bout you," she sings, sitting on a stool, wrapped in a blanket. "In that little border town, where the desert glows gold when the sun goes down. My head's thirty thousand feet in the clouds, knowing 20 minutes from now, I'll be somewhere over Laredo." The country star, 33, talked about the track on CBS Mornings. "I spend a lot of my time 30,000 feet in the air, flying to the next show, the next town, and you know when you're staring out the window you get to just spend a little bit of time with yourself and reminisce and dream, talk to God, and all of those things and this song right here -- it gave me an opportunity to kind of step back into a pair of shoes that I wore a long time ago," she said. "And I'm partial, but this is one of my favorite songs that I have ever written, and, I mean, of course everybody is inspired by the song 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' and we'll see. It's out now," she added. Wilson is set to perform at the upcoming 51st annual American Music Awards on Monday. Singer @laineywilson is releasing a new single this morning, "Somewhere Over Laredo," which she will perform on Monday at the @AMAs. "This is one of my favorite songs that I've ever written," Wilson tells CBS Mornings. CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) May 23, 2025
