Katy Hurt announces Rather Be release and upcoming live shows

UK country/rock artist Katy Hurt is back with a sassy, no-nonsense anthem in her new single, “Rather Be,” out March 7th. Packed with confidence, classic country humour, and fearless energy, this fiery track is a bold statement to anyone, boss or boyfriend, who underestimates you—the kind of thing you wish you could say out loud but never normally do.

 
Co-written with Gab Zsapka, recorded at Stereobus Recording in Winnipeg, and produced by Juno Award-winning Murray Pulver, “Rather Be” delivers girl power with an edge, proving once again why Katy is one to watch. The 7th single from her highly anticipated and upcoming debut album, following on from the great success of “Seasons” featuring Joey Landreth, which was released on January 24th and has been featured on Apple & Amazon official playlists and was single of the week on Absolute Radio Country.
 
Listen to Rather Be HERE (preferred music platform) or below:

 

Rather Be was heard on Episode 243 on Homegrown on CountryLine Radio (Broadcast Weds 12 March 2025; an hour of UK country music) “The brilliant Katy Hurt, that’s great, we love that” - Tim Prottey-Jones

Upcoming Shows - Katy is hitting the road this spring with an exciting run of intimate acoustic shows, offering fans a raw and up-close experience of her storytelling and signature sound. She’ll then be turning up the volume for a series of full band performances, brining her electrifying energy to stages across the UK. With many more dates to be announced now is the time to grab your tickets and catch Katy live!
 
Katy Hurt
Intimate Acoustic Dates:
Thursday 20 March 2025 - The Sound Lounge, London (216-220 High Street, Sutton SM1 1NU) Special Guests: Two Ways Home EVENT £12
Friday 21 March 2025 - The Met, Bury (Market St, BL9 0BW) Get A Round In brings together the best singer-songwriters for a Nashville style writers’ round. Presented by Ben Williams and The Met EVENT
Friday 28 March 2025 - Forty Five Vinyl Cafe, York (29 Micklegate, YO1 6JH) EVENT £12.60
Sunday 30 March 2025 - Cowboy & Co, Blackpool (27 Queen St, FY1 1NL) EVENT with Special Guest - Neeve Zahra
Saturday 19 April 2025 - Thornton Hough Village Club, Wirral (Thornton Common Road, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JL) EVENT £16.50 with special guest Joe Martin
Sunday 20 April 2025 - Holmfirth Tavern, Holmfirth (7 Norridge Bottom, HD9 7BB) EVENT £13:20 w/ Special Guest - Joe Martin
Full Band Dates:
Sunday 25 May 2025 - Square Tower, Portsmouth (Broad Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2JE) EVENT £17.60 Presented by: Square Roots Promotions
Friday 30 May 2025 - Chapel Arts Centre, Bath (St James' Memorial Hall, Lower Borough Walls, BA1 1QR) EVENT £16.50
Thursday 12 June 2025 - Acapela Studio, Cardiff (Heol Y Pentre, Pentyrch, CF15 9QD) EVENT
Friday 20 June 2025 - The Greystones, Sheffield (Greystones Road, S11 7BS) EVENT £16.50
4th July 2025 - Roadhouse Weekender (Park Farm Camping Barn, Bodiam, Robertsbridge TN32 5XD) EVENT
 
Artist Bio
Born in London and raised in the US, Katy Hurt was drawn to the sounds of Country, Americana, and Southern Rock from a young age, inspired by legends such as Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, The Eagles, and Patsy Cline.
Since her debut in 2016, she has built a reputation as one of the most exciting voices in UK country, releasing a string of critically acclaimed singles and EPs that showcase her versatile range and dynamic songwriting.

Her talent has earned her multiple UK Country Music Spotlight Awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year, Best EP, Best Song, and Best Video. A seasoned live performer, Katy has toured extensively across the UK, Canada, and beyond, gracing the stages of major festivals such as Country 2 Country at the O2 Arena, Pilton Party on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, and the Isle of Wight Festival.

Her time in Canada—where she now considers a second home—deeply influenced her sound, leading to a series of standout singles like "Sounds Good In A Bar" and "Wish I Could Give You Up", both of which hit Number 1 on the UK iTunes charts upon release and earned radio play on CBC, Sirius XM, KIX Australia, and Amazon Music playlists.
Katy’s upcoming debut album, produced by Murray Pulver (Doc Walker, The Bros. Landreth), is her most personal and ambitious work yet. Her latest releases have continued to gain recognition, with her single “Face to Face” featured in the 2024 movie "Slingshot" starring Casey Affleck and Laurence Fishburne.
 
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