LISTEN! Lainey Wilson Pays Homage to Musical Giants with Apple Music Sessions EP
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Lainey Wilson, one of country music’s most decorated modern stars, is taking a moment to celebrate the artists who’ve inspired her, with a British twist. Today, the 16-time ACM, nine-time CMA, and Grammy-winning powerhouse unveils her exclusive Apple Music Sessions EP, recorded in the heart of London. The collection includes two surprising and soul-baring covers: The Beatles’ legendary “Come Together” and Lewis Capaldi’s heart-wrenching “Someone You Loved,” alongside a reimagined, emotionally raw version of her own song “Devil Don’t Go There.”
This transatlantic session shows Wilson doing what she does best, blending grit and vulnerability while tipping her hat to the legends who’ve paved the way, regardless of genre. The decision to cut these songs in London wasn’t random. During her recent interview with The Kelleigh Bannen Show on Apple Music, Wilson shared how deeply she felt the weight of musical history while recording at Abbey Road Studios.
“Last year when we were here [in London], we got to record a song at Abbey Road, and just really felt that energy in the building. And just trying to wrap your head around how influential The Beatles really are and what they have done to every single genre.”
That reverence shines through in her version of “Come Together,” where Wilson leans into the song’s swampy swagger, layering in her own Southern charm and Louisiana fire. It’s both a bold reimagining and a respectful nod to one of music’s most influential bands.
But it’s her take on Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved” that underscores just how willing Wilson is to stretch outside her sonic comfort zone. With a stripped-back arrangement and aching delivery, she taps into the rawness of Capaldi’s original while adding a touch of country storytelling finesse. It’s a match that shouldn’t work, but absolutely does.
Wilson was moved to cover the song after watching Capaldi’s documentary. "I watched his documentary and it really inspired me to see how he works, and how he just goes into his hole, and if he’s not feeling creative, he fights for it. You know what I’m saying? He fights for that creativity, which I love."
The third track on the EP, a reimagined version of Wilson’s own “Devil Don’t Go There,” is a reminder of her own growing impact in music. The new arrangement pulls the emotional threads of the original tighter, laying her vocals bare in a way that feels more confessional than ever. In the context of the session, it’s a compelling bridge between influence and identity, showing how Wilson’s voice stands tall among the greats she honors.
Wilson continues to blur genre lines while remaining deeply rooted in her storytelling roots. It’s a session that captures her reverence for the past and her fearless drive toward the future. Whether it’s Abbey Road legends or chart-topping pop ballads, Wilson makes it all her own.
You can listen to the new EP by clicking here!
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