Claudia Hoyser Drops Most Honest Album Yet: ‘Before The Dawn’ (Jan. 9)

SMOKY-VOICED INDIE-COUNTRY ARTIST
CLAUDIA HOYSER
ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE ALBUM
BEFORE THE DAWN
OUT FRIDAY, JANUARY 9

NASHVILLE, TN (December 8, 2025) — Independent country singer-songwriter Claudia Hoyser announces the release of her seven-track sophomore album, Before The Dawn, set for Friday, January 9. Known for her smoky, indie-country tone and unmistakable “fingerprint voice,” Hoyser has quietly built one of the most impressive grassroots rises in the modern Americana landscape — and Before The Dawn marks her boldest step forward yet.

PRE-SAVE BEFORE THE DAWN HERE.

A self-made force, Hoyser has amassed over 120 million organic views, landed multiple singles on the MusicRow Country Breakout Charts, and secured placements in international films and national campaigns, including Camping World’s “Life’s Better Hitched.” Through her viral weekly series, “Hoyser Country Monday,” which averaged 800,000 viewers per week, Hoyser has become a global fan favorite and influencer-entrepreneur. A playful hidden moka pot, tucked into different spots in each video, became a fun “find the coffee pot” game for fans — inspiring the launch of her rapidly growing lifestyle empire, Hoyser Country. Hoyser Country Blend Coffee now ships to 22 countries, and her expanding line of coffee-infused whiskey, Hoyser Country Drunken Bean, has helped the brand reach over 400 retail locations. 

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Before The Dawn captures Hoyser at a creative turning point. Leaning into a rawer, more intimate sound, the 2026 collection explores burnout, healing, wandering spirits, deeper love, and the quiet bravery required for personal transformation. Produced by Zarni DeVette and co-written with longtime collaborator and fiancé Ryan Hurley, the album’s simplicity and emotional clarity put Hoyser’s storytelling front and center — with Hurley playing every guitar part to create a cohesive sonic world.

“This album brings the dark to light,” Hoyser shares. “It was a lesson in trusting myself musically and personally, fulfilling my need for change.”

Featuring singles like “Girl in Blue,” “Breathing Smoke,” “We Grew Together,” and “Tides Gonna Rise,” the record peels back the layers of an eight-year relationship, navigating heartbreak, resilience, burnout, and the enduring tenderness of long-term love.”

WATCH THE “GIRL IN BLUE” MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

BEFORE THE DAWN TRACKLISTING:
“Girl in Blue”
“Breathing Smoke”
“We Grew Together”
“Tides Gonna Rise”
“North of Spring”
“Lie Baby Lie”
“Before The Dawn”

A Fairport, NY native, Hoyser began singing in her parents’ basement and filling journals with lyrics. Her breakthrough came in 2017 when an unmixed demo of “No Matter What It Costs” hit local radio during an internship at a music studio. “Hearing my song on the radio made something click. It made me believe I could really do this,” she recalls.

As a rapidly rising live performer, Hoyser has shared stages with Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, Clint Black, Brantley Gilbert, Chase Rice, Tyler Farr, Chris Young, Ryan Bingham, Justin Moore, and more. She has performed at Dodger Stadium, the original Woodstock site, SummerFest, California Rodeo Salinas, The Iridium, and Watkins Glen International for NASCAR, and appeared on KTLA Entertainment News. Opening for her longtime hero Miranda Lambert remains one of her most meaningful career moments.

With plans to hit the road in 2026 to support her upcoming album, a new home in Nashville, and expanded product lines, Hoyser calls this her most honest, energized, and creative chapter yet. “Honest, golden, artistic — that’s how I see this next chapter,” she says. “I just want to do this forever and never look back wishing I tried harder. The dawn is here.”

Above: Claudia Hoyser; Photo Credit: Justin Hammond

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