
by Rebecca Clark | Photo by Justin Hammond
American country singer-songwriter Claudia Hoyser has released her powerful and heartfelt new single, “Girl in Blue,” available now on all streaming platforms. The song dives deep into the emotional depth of heartbreak and healing, offering listeners a raw, relatable narrative of strength, resilience, and self-discovery.
“This song tells the story of a girl who’s heartbroken but decides to put on her best new dress and get back out there anyway,” Hoyser explains. “Her smile and beauty are so convincing, no one even knows she’s struggling. I think a lot of us smile through the pain for the sake of others, and I just wanted those people to feel seen.”
Written alongside her guitarist Ryan Hurley, “Girl in Blue” began as a simple voice memo on Hoyser’s phone months ago. “This song started out as a little line I had recorded in my voice memos… ‘guys love a girl in blue,’” Hoyser recalls. “It wasn’t until I was sitting on the couch at home, working on some songs with Ryan, that it clicked. He was noodling away at some random licks, and it hit me. I said, ‘Wait, play that slide part again, that’s going to be the Girl in Blue song.’”
The concept, a beaming girl in a beautiful blue dress who’s actually the most blue in the room, came to life quickly. “We sat on that couch and wrote the song in one night,” Hoyser says. “It seemed to fit together like a puzzle that was meant to be figured out.”
Hoyser worked with producer Zarni Devette to bring a fresh, indie-inspired sound to the song. “I sang my lead vocal until it felt just right and sat in on the recording process for the layered guitar work with Ryan,” she explains. “I had a clear vision for the indie vibe and sound I was going for with this new release and tried to paint the clearest picture of what I hoped would come to life sonically and emotionally.”
Recording in Nashville added a unique spark to the process. “After recording my vocals, we walked right into Karen, Kimberly, Jimi, and Philip of Little Big Town, who were so excited to hear about the new music,” Hoyser shares. “I took it as a sign of good luck and couldn’t wait another minute to release this song!”
Hoyser hopes “Girl in Blue” will resonate with anyone facing the difficult first steps of moving forward after heartbreak. “I couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out,” Hoyser shares. “I hope Girl in Blue helps connect me with my audience in 2025.”
The “Girl In Blue” official music video will premiere on February 7th at 4pm EST on Claudia’s YouTube!
Claudia’s new single, “Girl in Blue,” is available now on all streaming platforms.
Stream Claudia Hoyser’s latest single here: Girl in Blue on Spotify
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