In the little town of Viburnum, Missouri — home to just 600 people — 4-year-old Amelia stole the show and the internet’s heart after her adorable performance of Lainey Wilson’s “Somewhere Over Laredo” at her community’s annual Tiny Tot Pageant.
Each year, the pageant takes place during the town’s fall festival, giving preschoolers a chance to show off their talents. Last year, Amelia wowed everyone by shooting a toy bow and arrow at a pretend deer, winning the crown. This year, she returned — not to compete, but to retire her crown with a new skill: singing.
It was her first time performing for a crowd, but you’d never know it. Dressed in sparkly pink bell bottoms, a matching cowboy hat, a Lainey Wilson tee, and a fringe vest, Amelia strutted onto the stage with confidence that could light up a stadium. Then she began to sing — and every person in the audience was instantly spellbound.
“She said she wasn’t scared or nervous at all!” her mom, Averie, told Country Now. “We were so proud of her courage.”
Music has always come naturally to Amelia. “She’s been singing since she could hum at a year old,” Averie said. “She can hear a song once and know all the lyrics right away. She even knows every song on Lainey’s Whirlwind album!”
@averiewigger My 4 year old singing Lainey Wilson at our home town pageant Friday night!! #toddlersoftiktok #toddler #laineywilson #laineywilsonmusic #countrymusic
Amelia’s love for Lainey Wilson made her song choice an easy one. “She says Lainey has blonde hair like her and rides horses like her — and she wants to be just like her when she grows up,” Averie added.
The performance was captured on video and shared on TikTok — and from there, everything changed. The clip exploded with over 100,000 views and hundreds of comments cheering on the pint-sized performer. But the best part? Lainey Wilson herself noticed.
The country superstar commented, “Superstar!! Killlllllled it sister 💪🤍” — and even shared the video on her Instagram story, introducing Amelia to thousands of new fans.
“When Lainey first commented, we almost cried,” Averie admitted. “And when she reposted it — we were shaking! When I told Amelia, she said, ‘Mom, you mean REAL Lainey Wilson?’ It was so funny and so sweet.”
Next up for little Amelia? Seeing her hero live. On October 16, she’ll be heading to Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Tour stop in St. Louis, Missouri — her very first concert.
“I can’t wait to see her face when she hears Lainey live,” Averie said with excitement. “It’s going to be such a special night.”
From a small-town pageant to viral fame, Amelia’s story is a reminder that dreams can start early — and sometimes, all it takes is a song, a smile, and a little pink fringe to set them in motion.
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