Premiered by Cowboys & Indians

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country singer and songwriter Karen Waldrup is raising a glass to friendship with the release of her new single, “Best Friends & Lemon Drops,” available today on all streaming platforms. The feel-good anthem, which premiered exclusively with Cowboys & Indians, blends heartfelt country storytelling with a soulful edge as it celebrates the kind of friends who stick by your side through every high, low, laugh, and lesson. Produced by multi-Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Jeff Huskins, the song invites listeners to look back on life’s unforgettable moments with gratitude, knowing that the best stories are often the ones shared with your closest friends.

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To see the “Best Friends & Lemon Drops” premiere by Cowboys & Indians, visit HERE.

Adding to the excitement surrounding the release, “Best Friends & Lemon Drops” was mixed in Dolby Atmos, delivering a rich and immersive listening experience. The innovative audio format enhances every lyric, instrument, and vocal nuance, creating greater depth and detail while inviting listeners into the heart of the song.

“Best Friends & Lemon Drops’ is more than a party song, it’s an extended metaphor about the kind of friendships that stand the test of time. The lemon drop martini represents a strong, lasting friendship. Its sweetness symbolizes the joy, laughter, and memories we share with the people we love, while the strength of the drink reflects the resilience of friendships that carry us through life’s hardest moments. – Karen Waldrup
 

Best Friends & Lemon Drops Lyrics
You showed up here with a bottle of cheer
Said “Girl, we’re fixin’ to forget this year”
Two barstools and a neon sign
That jukebox knew your heart and mine
Laughin’ ‘bout our exes, dancin’ in our boots
Takin’ shots like rebels with nothin’ to lose

[Chorus]
Best friends and lemon drops
We don’t need much, just what we got
Talkin’ dreams ‘til the break of dawn
Singing Fancy like we wrote that song
We got each other through the highs and lows
Raised our glasses when the world said no
A little sweet
A little strong
Best friends and lemon drops all night long
 

Waldrup has recently released two other singles including “Good Guy” and “Keeping The Faith,” a deeply personal song that premiered through GodTube. Inspired by her own journey of trusting God through life’s unexpected challenges, including a difficult divorce and stepping into an uncertain future, the song shares a message of hope, perseverance, and unwavering faith. “Keeping The Faith” reminds listeners that even in seasons of heartbreak, there is strength in continuing to believe that brighter days are ahead. Building on the song’s heartfelt message, Waldrup recently filmed an accompanying music video, which will be released soon. 

“Keeping the Faith is about always believing that good things will happen and then trusting that they will,” says Waldrup. “It’s about waking up every day with hope in your heart, even when you can’t yet see the outcome. Faith isn’t always easy, but sometimes it’s the only thing that keeps you moving forward and reminds you that better days are ahead.”

Karen Waldrup’s Tour Schedule:
AUG 08 – Chief’s on Broadway / Nashville, Tenn.
AUG 19 – Private Event / New Orleans, La.
SEP 11 – Private Event / Aurora, Ind.
SEP 12 – Butler County Music Festival / Saxonburg, Pa.
SEP 13 – Butler County Music Festival Worship Sunday / Saxonburg, Pa
OCT 08 – Infinity Music Awards / Nashville, Tenn.

For additional concert information and all things Karen Waldrup, visit HERE.

More About Karen Waldrup:
Karen Waldrup is an internationally recognized Country Soul artist with over 1 million fans online and more than 400 million video views. A Top 5 finalist on Season 25 of NBC’s The Voice, she’s been featured in major outlets like Billboard, Rolling Stone, PEOPLE, Netflix, The Hallmark Channel, and more. She’s a BMI songwriter, a member of the Recording Academy (NARAS), CMA, and a proud partner with Mission of Hope: Haiti. Waldrup has won twelve Nashville Industry Music Awards, received the 2019 Torch Award from the Keith Whitley Fingerprint on Country Music Awards, and was named a 2023 Top 5 Artist to Watch by Country Evolution. With seven studio albums and over 50 songs released worldwide, she continues to make her mark on the country music scene.

Her debut album JUSTIFIED, produced by Garth Fundis (Trisha Yearwood, Don Williams, Alabama), appeared on four Billboard charts and featured “Sometimes He Does,” which was praised in Rolling Stone and named “Disc of the Day” by Robert Oermann. Waldrup has performed in over 15 countries, blending classic country with Louisiana soul. Her 2022 album Kendall County Road, produced by Grammy winners Paul Worley and Biff Watson, includes songs written with WWII veteran Jim Martin and a duet with Wendy Moten. She recently released singles including “Louisiana Hurricane,” “Fix It,” “Blue Cowboy Boots,” “Keeping The Faith,” “Good Guy,” and her new single, “Best Friends & Lemon Drops,” is out now.

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