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.