Karen Waldrup, known for her powerful voice, viral videos, and creative spirit, is back with her brand new single, “Blue Cowboy Boots,” out May 30, 2025. Premiered by Whiskey Riff, the song is more than just a catchy tune – it’s a ride through emotion and strength.
The song “Blue Cowboy Boots” was written by Grammy-nominated & hit songwriter Ed Hill (Trisha Yearwood, Tracy Lawrence) and produced by John Piniero. In conjunction with the release of “Blue Cowboy Boots,” Waldrup has teamed up with Wetkiss Boots for a collaboration of the new limited edition signature “Karen Waldrup – Blue Cowboy Boots.” This unique collaboration blends her love for music and fashion, giving fans a stylish way to connect with her artistry. This dual release not only celebrates her musical achievements but also her innovative approach to connecting with her audience. Waldrup continues to connect with her audience in fresh, creative ways while touring nationwide throughout 2025.
More About Karen Waldrup:
Karen Waldrup is an internationally recognized country soul artist with over 1 million fans online and more than 400 million video views. A Top 5 finalist on Season 25 of NBC’s The Voice, she’s been featured in major outlets like Billboard, Rolling Stone, People Magazine, Netflix, The Hallmark Channel, and more. She’s a BMI songwriter, a member of the Recording Academy (NARAS), CMA, and a proud partner with Mission of Hope: Haiti. Waldrup has won twelve Nashville Industry Music Awards, received the 2019 Torch Award from the Keith Whitley Fingerprint on Country Music Awards, and was named a 2023 Top 5 Artist to Watch by Country Evolution. With seven studio albums and over 50 songs released worldwide, she continues to make her mark on the country music scene.
Her debut album JUSTIFIED, produced by Garth Fundis (Trisha Yearwood, Don Williams, Alabama), appeared on four Billboard charts and featured “Sometimes He Does,” which was praised in Rolling Stone and named “Disc of the Day” by Robert Oermann. Waldrup has performed in over 15 countries, blending classic country with Louisiana soul. Her 2022 album Kendall County Road, produced by Grammy winners Paul Worley and Biff Watson, includes songs written with WWII veteran Jim Martin and a duet with Wendy Moten. She recently released “Louisiana Hurricane” and “Fix It,” and her latest single, “Blue Cowboy Boots,” is out now.