Rising Australian country artist Saralyn delivers grit, swagger and feel-good confidence on her new single \u2018Cowgirl Blues\u2019 – a bold, dancefloor-ready country anthem that blends traditional twang with a modern edge and puts her powerhouse vocal front and centre.
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A playful take on heartbreak, \u2018Cowgirl Blues\u2019 is about choosing movement over misery. \u201cTrading tears for worn-out boots, late country nights and choosing to dance it off with your friends instead of dwell on it,\u201d shares Saralyn. Inspired by the fearless storytelling of Dolly Parton and Shania Twain, the track flips disappointment into confidence, proving there\u2019s power in picking yourself up and having a little fun along the way.
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Produced by Rhys Zacher ( Jake Davey, Chelsea Berman) at Spinlight Studio, \u2018Cowgirl Blues\u2019\u00a0continues a creative partnership that has spanned four years. A fusion of snarling guitar riffs, a stadium-worthy backbeat and Saralyn\u2019s sugary vocal; it\u2019s got radio-ready polish and unmistakable country edge. Everything about the track makes you want to get up and move, so it\u2019s only natural the recording process mimicked that same energy.
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\u201cCowgirl Blues was built around a fun, high-energy recording process that leaned into big country sounds and feel-good momentum,\u201d recalls Saralyn. \u201cGuitarist Adam Osmanovic (Viper Creek) brought the unmistakable country twang, supported by honky-tonk keys, pedal steel, banjo, and driving drums. The track grew naturally into something bold, playful, and full, capturing the joy of the room and delivering a big, confident country anthem made to be turned up loud.\u201d
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\u2018Cowgirl Blues\u2019 follows Saralyn\u2019s previous release \u2018If Tomorrow Never Comes\u2019 \u2013 a hit from her appearance on The Voice Australia, under the mentorship of Ronan Keating. The single is taken from her forthcoming debut EP, set for release in 2026, marking a pivotal chapter in her artistic journey.
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Shot by Jake Davey Studios, the \u2018Cowgirl Blues\u2019 music video brings the song\u2019s themes of friendship, freedom and fun vividly to life. Filmed in Gresford, NSW, across a huge open paddock on a local friend\u2019s farm and Saralyn\u2019s hometown pub, the shoot quickly turned into a celebration.
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\u201cThe night came together with the pub rallying the local ladies, crackers, cheese, wine, and dancing well into the night. Surrounded by friends & family, the blue 1975 Kombi van became part of the story, with standout moments including the choreographed leg kick, a confetti pop \u2018owe!\u2019 moment, and carefree scenes of driving the Kombi turning the shoot into a celebration rather than just a video.\u201d
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With growing national recognition, Saralyn continues to build strong momentum. She was recently named the 2026 Winner of the People\u2019s Choice Awards TCMF Country Music Bulletin \u2018Most Promising Future Star\u2019, and has seen previous singles chart nationally, including \u2018I Would Run\u2019 (#4 AMRAP), \u2018White Butterfly\u2019 (#2 AMRAP) and \u2018Freedom Train\u2019 (#1 Tasmanian Country Radio).
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In 2026, Saralyn steps into a massive touring chapter, hitting the road nationally with TRAILBLAZER – A Lainey Wilson Tribute Show – celebrating the music and storytelling that helped shape her sound, while continuing to grow her live audience across the country.\u00a0\u00a0
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\u201cThis year feels like everything I\u2019ve been working toward. Every release has been intentional, every song part of a bigger story. With new music, touring, and long-held plans finally coming to life, I feel grounded, ready and excited to share this next chapter,\u201d says the singer-songwriter.
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Confident, fearless and built to be played loud, Saralyn turns heartbreak into fun on \u2018Cowgirl Blues\u2019. It\u2019s a reminder that sometimes the strongest response is slipping on your worn-out boots and turning the music up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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