Catie Turner – Hurt You Now

Singer-songwriter Catie Turner releases her new single “Hurt You Now” today, a fearless track that wrestles with the hardest kind of love – the kind that knows when to walk away.

Anchored by the brutally honest chorus, the song explores the moment when staying would cause more damage than leaving. Rather than romanticizing sacrifice, Catie reframes self-preservation as an act of care, even when it means being misunderstood.

“Hurt You Now” leans into uncomfortable truths: choosing to be the villain, breaking a heart, and stepping away so the other person can finally face what they need to heal. The lyrics cut straight to the core, capturing the guilt, resolve, and clarity that come with ending something before it corrodes both people involved.

“‘Hurt You Now’ was written about the hardest lesson of the human condition: sometimes you have to rip the bandaid off and leave someone you love if it means the both of you will get better,” says Turner. “I had it happen to me before, and in retrospect I can see that it was an act of love; it’s me hoping that the person that I have to leave will have the same understanding.”

The release follows a transformative period for Turner, building on the emotional confidence showcased in recent singles like “Shrinking Violet,” “Grow Out of You,” and “Tourist Attraction,” the latter two both featured on Rolling Stone’s Songs You Need To Know playlist upon release. Fans can expect continued releases throughout 2026 as she expands on this chapter, blending vulnerability with newfound conviction.

“Hurt You Now” arrives ahead of a run of high-profile festival appearances, where Catie will bring her emotionally charged live show to audiences across the country.

LIVE DATES

February 14 – Dallas, TX – Jambaloo Festival

February 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Innings Festival

March 27 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Fest

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