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A Tiny Performance That Touched a Superstar
Sometimes, the smallest voices make the loudest impact. That’s exactly what happened when four-year-old Amelia Wigger from Viburnum, Missouri, stepped onto the stage at her local Tiny Tot Pageant and sang Lainey Wilson’s “Somewhere Over Laredo.”
Wearing bright pink bell-bottoms, a sparkly western hat, and matching fringe boots, Amelia looked like a mini version of her idol. But it wasn’t just her outfit that captured hearts — it was her confidence. Standing before a cheering crowd, she sang with the kind of fearlessness that only a child — or a born performer — could have.
Within hours, the video of her performance began spreading like wildfire across social media. Country fans called it “the cutest thing on the internet,” and others said she was “a country star in the making.”
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Music in Her Heart from the Start
Amelia’s mother, Averie Wigger, says her daughter’s connection to music started almost as soon as she could talk.
“She’s been singing since she could hum along to songs at a year old,” Averie shared proudly. “She has this incredible memory — she can hear a song once and know all the lyrics. She knows every track on Lainey’s Whirlwind album.”
But what touched people most wasn’t just Amelia’s voice — it was her pure love for her idol. Averie added, “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. So we got her a matching outfit — pink and sparkly — just like Lainey’s!”
When Lainey Noticed the Video
It’s every fan’s dream — but especially for a 4-year-old — to be noticed by their hero. And that dream came true when Lainey Wilson herself saw the video.
After the TikTok clip of Amelia’s performance hit over 100,000 views, Lainey left a comment that made the Wigger family cry:
“Superstar!! Killlllllled it, sister ”
But she didn’t stop there. The Grammy-winning singer reposted the video to her Instagram Story, showing Amelia’s moment to millions of fans around the world.
The Family’s Emotional Reaction
Averie said they were completely overwhelmed when Lainey responded.
“When Lainey first commented, oh my gosh, we all almost cried,” she recalled. “And when she shared the video, we were shaking. I told Millie, ‘You mean THE Lainey Wilson saw you?!’ It felt unreal.”
For a young girl from a small Missouri town, that kind of moment can feel like a fairytale. But Amelia took it all in stride, grinning ear to ear when asked how she felt about it. “I wasn’t scared,” she said confidently. “Lainey sings about brave girls — so I wanted to be brave too.”
More Than Just a Viral Moment
While the internet loved the adorable performance, what made this story special was how genuine it was. Amelia didn’t sing for fame — she sang out of love.
Her favorite part of “Somewhere Over Laredo,” she says, is “the part that sounds like riding a horse.” Her mom laughed, adding, “She gallops around the living room every time it plays.”
As the clip continues to spread, fans are tagging Lainey with heart emojis and calling for Amelia to meet her in person. “She’s the next generation of country girls,” one user wrote. “You can see the spirit of Lainey in her smile.”
A Dream About to Come True
And that dream might come true sooner than anyone expected. Amelia and her family are set to attend Lainey Wilson’s concert in St. Louis this week — her first time seeing her idol live.
Her mom says Amelia has already planned her outfit: pink denim, a hat with rhinestones, and, of course, her trusty microphone.
“She keeps saying, ‘Maybe Lainey will see me again!’” Averie said. “But honestly, she doesn’t need anything else — just knowing Lainey noticed her was enough.”
A Moment That Reminds Us Why We Love Country Music
At its heart, country music has always been about connection — from dusty small towns to the biggest stages. And this tiny Missouri girl reminded the world what that connection looks like in its purest form: a little girl singing her heart out for the woman who inspired her.
Lainey’s reaction wasn’t just kind; it was symbolic — a passing of the torch from one fearless woman to another.
As one fan commented under the viral video:
“She’s only four, but she’s already found her voice — just like Lainey did. That’s the power of country music.”
