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Karen Waldrup is a genre-blending country artist known for combining the spirit of classic country with the soul of her Louisiana roots. A powerhouse performer and storyteller, Waldrup has toured extensively, performing in over 15 countries and across the U.S., captivating audiences with her authenticity, dynamic vocals, and emotional connection. She is a social media influencer with an influence of over 1.2 million social media followers and over 450 million online videos.A Top 5 Finalist on Season 25 of NBC’s The Voice, Waldrup has been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard, People Magazine, Netflix, CMT, Bravo TV, The Hallmark Channel, ESPN, Fox, and Military.com. She’s also been spotlighted as Facebook’s “Artist of the Day” and has performed at major events, including the NFL Experience at Super Bowl XLVII and NASCAR ESPN Live.
She’s a 13-time Nashville Industry Music Award winner, recipient of the 2025 Visionary Award at the Moonless Film Festival, the 2019 Torch Award from the Keith Whitley Fingerprint on Country Music Awards, and was named a “Top 5 Artist to Watch” by Country Evolution in 2023. Waldrup is a BMI songwriter and an active member of The Recording Academy (NARAS), CMA, and a proud partner of Mission of Hope: Haiti.
Her breakout debut album JUSTIFIED, produced by Grammy-winner Garth Fundis (Trisha Yearwood, Don Williams, Alabama), debuted on four Billboard Album Charts. The single “Sometimes He Does” was named a “Disc of the Day” by music critic Robert K. Oermann and featured in Rolling Stone as one of the “Top 10 Country and Americana Songs of the Week.”
In 2022, she released Kendall County Road, produced by Biff Watson and Grammy winner Paul Worley. The album includes a duet with Wendy Moten on “Nothing Is Impossible,” a co-write with WWII D-Day veteran Jim Martin, and the reflective title track “Kendall County Road.”
Released in late May 2025, Waldrup’s breakout single “Blue Cowboy Boots” is a defiant, empowering anthem that captures her signature mix of strength and soul. Co-written with Grammy-nominated songwriter Ed Hill and produced by John Piniero, the track charts a journey from heartbreak to self-reclamation. Its vibrant music video, filmed while she was the Grand Marshall during Mardi Gras 2025 and at the Louisiana Crawfish Festival, premiered on The Heartland Network’s Country Music Today on June 18, further cementing Waldrup’s connection to her Louisiana roots.
She is currently on a national tour and has brought her high-energy, soul-stirring performances to audiences across the country. With seven studio albums and over 50 songs released globally, Waldrup continues to build on her momentum. Her distinctive blend of country grit, Southern spirit, and heartfelt storytelling keeps her at the forefront of today’s country music and firmly in the hearts of fans worldwide.
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