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Lainey Wilson Performs 'Somewhere Over Laredo' on Colbert, Boosting 'Whirlwind (Deluxe)' Rollout

The Late Show spot advances her fall tour promotion ahead of the CMA Awards.

Overview

  • Wilson delivered the single on the Sept. 24 episode of CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
  • "Somewhere Over Laredo" is one of five new tracks on Whirlwind (Deluxe), released Aug. 22, following the song's single release in May.
  • In her sit-down, she discussed growing up in Baskin, Louisiana, and said she wrote her first song at age nine.
  • She explained that the song reflects thoughts she has while flying between shows, including reminiscing and talking to God.
  • She remains on a world tour that began in March, plays Toronto next, and is nominated for CMA Entertainer of the Year on Nov. 19.