Kat Velasco – Show Pony

Country-pop artist Kat Velasco raises the bar with her empowering new single “Show Pony,” the lead track off her upcoming EP, Cowgirl Complex, due out next year. The track captures the liberating journey of shedding expectations and stepping fully into your true self.

“Show Pony” reflects the freedom that comes from letting go of others’ opinions and releasing anything that holds you back from becoming your true self. Growing up in a small town where image meant everything, Kat Velasco often felt confined by the pressure to be perfect for those around her. “‘Show Pony’ represents both my time in pageants and in the music industry; there’s a pressure to be perfect, to always look the part, smile on cue, and NEVER show any sort of cracks,” Velasco explains. That tension between composure and authenticity is mirrored in the song’s sound: lighthearted guitar strums and soft percussion meet intricate, emotionally charged vocals, creating a dynamic balance of polish and vulnerability. Produced by Johnny Gates and mixed by Caleb Fisher (Ben Rector, Cory Wong), the track was co-written by Gates and Kat Velasco, and features Kevin MacIntire (bass), Sam Hunter (guitar), Johnny Gates (acoustic guitar), Fred Eltringham (drums), Eddie Dunlap (pedal steel), and assistant engineer Joanna Finley.

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