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NASHVILLE, TN – (May 1, 2026) – Karly C unveils her new single, “The Grass Looks Greener,” a deeply personal release that takes an honest look at the tension between chasing a dream and watching others step into more traditional lives. Co-written with Haley Ganis, the song captures a defining emotional crossroads with vivid storytelling, conversational lyrics and a quiet vulnerability that feels both intimate and widely relatable. As Karly reflects on small-town milestones, second guesses and the uncertain road of a music career, “The Grass Looks Greener” delivers a resonant, radio-ready narrative for country audiences and streaming playlists alike, while its accompanying artwork underscores the song’s central contrast between bold ambition and rooted familiarity. Karly C’s single releases as she gears up to perform at this year’s Barefoot Festival in Wildwood, New Jersey in June with her band, Rebel Y’all 

The new music is available on all platforms HERE and serviced to radio through PlayMPE on May 4, 2026.

“I’m really looking forward to hearing new material from Karly after her powerful, soul-stirring ‘You’ve Seen Heaven’ release that gripped country radio,” said Erik / WVNW Star Country 96.7 FM. “Karly is a well-deserved breakout artist who deserves to be heard.”

“This song is about that moment when you look around and feel like everyone else has it figured out,” says Karly C. “But you’re still chasing something uncertain, hoping it all works out in the end. Sometimes you have to just go with your gut and follow your arrow as Kacey Musgraves put it! That’s why I have that quote tattooed on my ribs lol”

“Maddie’s got a diamond, just like she dreamed
White dress hangin’ from an old pine beam
Jess’s got a baby, and a picket fenced yard
It’s messy and loud, but there’s love in her arms 
And I’m sittin’ here with a secondhand plan
Thinkin’ to myself did I miss my chance 
The grass looks greener everywhere but mine
So I’ll pour up a glass of cheap red wine 
Scrollin’ through lives that’ll never be mine
Wonderin’ if they’re happy or sellin’ a lie
This bottle don’t judge it’s helping me get by
Chasin’ my pride a glass at a time
Am I waiting for luck or am I wasting my life?
Cause the grass looks greener everywhere but mine …”

“The Grass Looks Greener” reflects a collaborative effort rooted in honest storytelling and strong musicality. The track was engineered and produced by Dylan Maloney in Nashville, Tennessee, and features Devin Malone on lead guitar, pedal steel, banjo and bass, Miles McPherson on drums and Maloney on keyboards. Background vocals by Haley Ganis, Dylan Maloney and Karly C add depth and texture, resulting in a polished yet emotionally grounded production that supports the song’s reflective tone.

For more information and updates on Karly C, learn more here HERE.

About Karly C:
Karly C, known as New Jersey’s “Ya’llternative Cowgirl,” delivers a distinctive blend of country roots and pop polish, driven by a raw, raspy vocal and strong commercial appeal. Grounded in authentic storytelling, she has built consistent traction at country radio with multiple Top 40 singles and three appearances on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart in 2022, 2023, and 2025.
Her latest single, “You’ve Seen Heaven,” logged a 16 week chart run, peaking at No. 42, while generating more than 700,000 video views and sustained airplay exceeding 500 spins per week across domestic and international markets. Her debut album Take Me As I Am established early national exposure through SiriusXM, setting the foundation for continued growth.
With a rapidly expanding fan base and increasing national presence, Karly is scheduled to perform at the Barefoot Country Music Festival in 2026