Lainey Wilson takes surprise inspiration from Judy Garland

Lainey Wilson just derived inspiration from Judy Garland.

Somewhere Over Laredo, the country musician’s latest song, honours the track Somewhere Over The Rainbow which was sung by the late Garland in the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz.

Taking to her official Instagram account, Wilson wrote, "When I’m flying between shows I catch myself looking out the window, talking to God, dreaming, or even reminiscing. 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,” the Grammy award winning singer further wrote.

Lainey Wilson will be in attendance at the 2025 American Music Awards which are to be held on Monday, May 26 and will be performing the song at the ceremony.

It is also pertinent to mention that she up for the Favorite Female Country Artist trophy along with contenders Beyoncé, Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves and Megan Moroney.