Lainey Wilson achieves another milestone on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated November 29, as her track “Somewhere Over Laredo” climbs from No. 11 to No. 9. The song has gained significant traction, logging 4.1 million official streams in the United States, which is up 3%. Additionally, it has an audience reach of 24.6 million on radio, marking an 8% increase, along with 1,000 in sales, reflecting a robust 36% rise for the tracking week of November 14-20, according to Luminate data.
Co-written by Wilson and produced by Jay Joyce, “Somewhere Over Laredo” creatively interpolates the classic “Over the Rainbow,” originally released in 1939. This release underscores Wilson’s growing influence in country music, placing her among the top female artists in the genre.
In the context of recent successes, Wilson’s nine top 10 hits tie her with Maren Morris for third place among solo female artists on the Hot Country Songs chart over the past decade. They trail behind Taylor Swift, who has secured 17 top 10s, and Carrie Underwood with 10. Wilson ranks 10th overall, sharing this position with not only Morris but also Cole Swindell. Looking at the past five years specifically, Wilson stands out, competing closely with Swift, while her chart performance places her fourth overall, just behind Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and Zach Bryan.
Kelsea Ballerini also makes strides on the Hot Country Songs chart, debuting at No. 36 with her track “Emerald City,” which gathered 2.9 million streams. This song is part of her new EP “Mount Pleasant,” which opens at No. 9 on the Top Country Albums chart with 13,000 equivalent album units. Ballerini’s “I Sit in Parks” also climbs on the chart, rising to No. 32 with 3.3 million streams, marking her 24th chart entry overall, including seven top 10 tracks since her breakthrough with “Love Me Like You Mean It” in 2015.
As these talented artists continue to rise within the country music scene, their achievements not only highlight their individual successes but also reflect the evolving landscape of the genre, marked by a diversity of voices and styles.