How dare she drop a song this good? Country newcomer Rachel Holt is stepping into the spotlight in a major way with her fearless new single, “How Dare Me,” and Celeb Secrets Country is officially premiering the song’s music video before it hits the Internet this Friday (June 20).
If you haven’t heard the name Rachel Holt yet, trust us — you will. Hailing from the one-stoplight town of Milan, Indiana (yes, Hoosiers fans, that Milan), Holt is country’s newest heart-on-her-sleeve truth-teller. With powerhouse vocals and a raw, no-nonsense edge, the 19-year-old is proving that traditional country isn’t just alive — it’s evolving.
“How Dare Me” is a gut-punch wrapped in honey. It’s the kind of track that makes you wince with regret, nod in solidarity, and maybe even shout-sing the chorus while driving down backroads. Written in part by Grammy-winning Dan Tyminski — who has a long-standing musical tie to Rachel’s own grandfather — the song is a full-circle moment that blends history with heartache.
“I loved this song as soon as I heard it,” Holt tells Celeb Secrets Country exclusively. “Dan Tyminski was one of the writers on this song, and he actually recorded a song with Union Station that my grandfather wrote years ago. I thought that the connection was so cool for me to be able to record a song that Dan wrote!”
That personal connection hits deep, but it’s the song’s emotional honesty that cuts even deeper. “It really describes what it feels like when you begin to fall in love with someone, maybe a little too soon,” she explains. “It describes the excitement that comes with that and is a catchy song that also hits you in the heart.”
Don’t let her age fool you — Holt’s already shared the stage with country legends like Ronnie Milsap and fresh favorites like Zach Top. Her voice carries the smoky grit of Miranda Lambert, the warmth of Lainey Wilson, and the lyrical smarts of Kacey Musgraves — all while staying true to her roots as the “country music girl in a bluegrass family.”
Her family pedigree runs deep: Her father, Tony Holt, and grandfather, Aubrey Holt, are bluegrass royalty. But Rachel? She’s blazing her own trail. And with the support of Baste Records and songwriting icons like Chris Wallin (Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Trace Adkins), she’s armed with stories that demand to be heard.
Her breakout single “I Was Gonna Be” already hit No. 9 on the Billboard Country Digital Song Sales chart and launched her to No. 21 on Billboard’s Emerging Artist chart — all before she could legally toast to it.
Premiering alongside the single is the official music video for “How Dare Me,” and it’s as stripped-down and soul-bearing as the song itself. Shot on a quiet Indiana farm and around her hometown, the visuals echo the song’s emotional depth without distraction — letting Holt’s storytelling do the heavy lifting.
It’s raw. It’s cinematic. It’s intimate. And it’s a masterclass in less-is-more.
Rachel Holt isn’t just another pretty voice on the radio — she’s a force of nature. With her fearless storytelling, vocal grit, and the kind of authenticity that can’t be faked, “How Dare Me” proves that she’s ready to take the next step in her career — and bring a new generation of fans along for the ride.
Whether you’re falling too fast, loving a little recklessly, or just need a song to belt out when emotions hit like a freight train, Rachel’s got you covered.
Watch the exclusive premiere of “How Dare Me” below and let us know what you think by tagging @celebsecretscountry and @rachelnholt on socials. Trust us — you’ll be saying how dare she not release this sooner.
