THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025
DOORS: 6:30PM
SHOW: 7:30PM
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 has 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.
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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