Country star Lainey Wilson talks impostor syndrome, love, and her personal new single “Somewhere Over Laredo.”
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From Frogs to Finding Her Duck
Lainey Wilson’s life has been nothing short of a whirlwind lately.
Fresh off snagging four ACM Awards including the coveted Entertainer of the Year, she’s soaring higher than ever before.
Yet beneath the glitz and glamour, Wilson admits she still battles those nagging feelings of not belonging.
“If you’re given a gift and you’ve worked toward receiving that gift, it’s important to accept it with an open heart,” she shared during her CBS interview.
The Duck Who Gets It
Wilson couldn’t help but gush about her fiancé, former NFL player Duck Hodges.
“He high-fives me on the way in the door and on the way out,” she laughed, her eyes sparkling with genuine affection.
Duck understands the grind, having chased his own dreams on the football field.
Their connection runs deeper than just romance – it’s built on mutual respect and understanding of what it takes to chase impossible dreams.
Country Star Turned Actor
“I never in a million years thought I’d be doing movies,” Wilson confessed, shaking her head in disbelief at her recent acting ventures.
Following her appearance on “Yellowstone,” more doors have swung open in Hollywood.
While singing country tunes was always the plan, these unexpected opportunities have pushed her creative boundaries in ways she never imagined possible.
Crowds Getting Bigger, Dreams Growing Wider
Remember when Wilson played tiny bars with just a handful of folks listening? Those days are long gone.
Her upcoming North American tour will hit arenas and amphitheaters across the country.
“It’s wild to watch the crowds get bigger,” she reflected, still seemingly amazed by her own journey.
As her audience grows, so does her team and her vision.
Somewhere Over Laredo: Sky-High Inspiration
Wilson’s latest single came from those quiet moments staring out airplane windows.
“I spend a lot of my time 30,000 feet in the air,” she explained, describing how these solitary moments allow her to connect with herself.
The song represents a return to her roots, stepping back into shoes worn long ago.
Fans can catch the debut performance at the American Music Awards on Monday.