ABOUT:
Koen Vael is a country artist based in a small town in the south of the Netherlands. At the age of 4 he got inspired to play music on multiple instruments, by artists such as The Eagles, Willie Nelson and George Strait. Because of the significant role music played throughout his life, he applied to Rock City Institute in 2020 and successfully graduated three years later.
During Fall in 2024 Koen Vael appeared on a TV show called “Holland's Got Talent” and made it to the semi-finals. Koen pursues his purpose of breathing new life into authentic country music. While walking the fine line between classic and modern country, Koen Vael delivers raw emotion, heartfelt lyrics and tradition throughout his songs. As a Dutch artist, Koen bridges the gap between American and European country fans, fueling the genre's rising popularity across both continents. With his debut single “Hate Me” his journey begins, pursuing a successful music career and chasing the American Dream with Nashville as his main goal.
DEBUT SINGLE
"HATE ME" is the debut single from Dutch country artist Koen Vael, following his success on Holland's Got Talent. Blending modern country music with a classic twist, the song draws inspiration from artists such as Cody Johnson and Luke Combs. It tells the story of a loved one battling depression, where tough love is the only way to help her rise again. With heartfelt lyrics, soaring pedal steel, twangy guitars and rich harmonies the catchy track resonates with raw emotion and resilience.
LATEST RELEASE
On the 4th April the song “My Heart Won’t” was being released! It is the outcome of an amazing collaboration between Koen and Marcel Fisser from The Road. The song is written in Nashville by Marcel Fisser & Ben Williams and they have done an amazing job creating this piece. Breaking up with your loved one but leaving your heart behind is the main topic that’s been dealt with throughout the song, brought to you by a classic country sound matching with Koen’s young yet seasoned vocals. It will be available on all streaming services worldwide.