Stagecoach weekend always delivers — cowboy boots, desert sunsets, and unforgettable performances — but this year, it marked a particularly iconic milestone for country music’s rising force, Alana Springsteen.
The Columbia Records/Sony Music Nashville artist made her official Stagecoach debut on the Bud Light Backyard stage, and let’s just say… she didn’t just show up, she showed out.
Fresh off an emotional and introspective creative wave, the 24-year-old powerhouse arrived in Indio fully embracing her new era — and it’s one steeped in self-discovery, fearless vulnerability, and big-stage energy.
“This is my first Stagecoach ever,” Springsteen told Celeb Secrets host Juliet Schroder backstage, her excitement radiating. “I’ve dreamt about playing this festival… to be here in the desert with so many amazing fans — it’s just iconic.”
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Her set was a balance of familiar and fresh: live fan favorites from TWENTY SOMETHING, her acclaimed three-part debut LP, blended with bold, unreleased material. One standout? A brand-new track titled “Sad Hour Today” — a slow-burning, soul-spilling confessional she admitted she’s “anxious” to release.
“TWENTY SOMETHING was the gateway,” she revealed, “but it was just the tip of the iceberg. I’ve spent the past year doing a lot of personal work — healing my inner child, going to therapy, working things out in the writing room.”
This time around, Alana isn’t just putting out music — she’s putting out messages. Songs like the upcoming “Same God” lean into faith and gut instinct, themes born from real-life lessons about tuning out the noise and tuning into her truth.
“Writing’s always been my therapy,” she said. “When a song scares me — when it feels like a weight — that’s how I know it needs to be said.”
Let’s not gloss over her look, either. Alana pulled up in a fully reworked ‘fit — a skirt-turned-shorts creation that served comfort and chic. “If you know me, I don’t wear skirts,” she laughed. “But my tailor worked her magic, and now I’m obsessed. And Docs, obviously — always.”
It was a perfect blend of edge, ease, and femininity — like her music.
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Let’s not forget—this girl’s already got a stacked 2024. Alana recently scored her first-ever #1 hit with Tiësto on the dance banger “Hot Honey” (yes, she co-wrote it!), and she earned her first RIAA Gold certification for “goodbye looks good on you” with Mitchell Tenpenny, off her debut album TWENTY SOMETHING. Oh—and did we mention she’s joining Keith Urban on the HIGH AND ALIVE WORLD TOUR?
“He probably doesn’t know this, but he taught me to play guitar,” she said, fangirling in the cutest way. “I grew up rewinding his licks on my guitar. So to be going on tour with him? It’s insane. I’ll be side stage every night soaking it in.”
Alana’s also been serving a ton of content we cannot stop streaming. But it’s clear that what’s next is her boldest chapter yet. “My goal this year is to be present and be really brave,” she said. “That’s what this new era is all about.”
It’s clear this next chapter of Alana Springsteen’s career is as much about emotional resonance as it is artistic evolution. She’s shedding layers, finding freedom, and stepping boldly into a space that’s all her own — and we can’t wait to see where she takes us next.
For more on Alana’s music, make sure to watch our full interview from Stagecoach 2025 below.
