Lainey Wilson Unveils Deluxe ‘Whirlwind’ Edition with Five Brand New Tracks, Celebrates Soaring Success of ‘Somewhere Over Laredo’

Country music’s powerhouse Lainey Wilson is taking her chart-topping album ‘Whirlwind’ to new heights. To mark the one-year anniversary of her acclaimed record, Wilson has announced a special deluxe edition, set for release on August 22 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Fans can look forward to five brand new songs joining the original 14 tracks, promising an even richer musical journey.

‘Somewhere Over Laredo’ Takes Center Stage

Leading the deluxe celebration is Wilson’s latest single, ‘Somewhere Over Laredo,’ which is already sending shockwaves through both country and international music scenes. The track has earned the coveted “Record of the Week” title from BBC Radio 2, Absolute Radio Country, and Smooth Country. It also made an impressive debut at No. 31 on the UK Radio Airplay Chart. In the U.S., the single became the week’s most added song at country radio, racking up a staggering 129 adds.

Wilson’s momentum doesn’t stop there—‘Somewhere Over Laredo’ gave her the biggest streaming day of her career, with over 1.16 million streams in its first 24 hours. The song has been featured on major playlists such as Apple Music’s “New in Pop UK,” “New Music Daily UK,” and “Today’s Country UK,” as well as Amazon Music’s “Brand New Music UK” and “Fresh Country UK.”

What’s New on the Deluxe Edition?

The upcoming deluxe ‘Whirlwind’ will include ‘Somewhere Over Laredo’ alongside four fresh tracks: ‘Bell Bottoms Up,’ ‘King Ranch, King George, King James,’ ‘Yesterday, All Day, Every Day,’ and ‘Peace, Love and Cowboys.’ Each promises to showcase Wilson’s signature blend of authenticity, storytelling, and undeniable charisma.

A Year of Milestones

Wilson delivered a show-stopping live debut of ‘Somewhere Over Laredo’ at the 2025 American Music Awards, captivating audiences worldwide. She also sat down with CBS Mornings to discuss the inspiration behind the new music and what fans can expect from the deluxe release. Billboard hailed the single as “one of her most commanding, dynamic vocal performances to date,” praising the emotional depth and vocal prowess on display.

This deluxe release is the latest highlight in a banner year for Wilson, who has already collected 16 ACM Awards, 9 CMA Awards, and a Grammy. With her star continuing to rise, Lainey Wilson remains one of country music’s most authentic and compelling voices, and the deluxe edition of ‘Whirlwind’ is set to be a must-listen event of the summer.