Vulnerable, catchy, and way too relatable, Velasco’s latest single is proof she’s not afraid to tell it like it is.
Kat Velasco has never been afraid to get personal in her music, and her new single “Breaking My Own Heart” is no exception. The Nashville-based artist’s latest track dives headfirst into the universal feeling of expecting the worst just when things start to feel right.
Written with Claire Douglas, Hannah Ellis, and Jason Massey, the single blends Velasco’s powerhouse vocals with a soft but steady groove. The lyrics cut sharply, with her admitting: “If it feels too good, it’s probably gonna change.” For anyone who has ever been caught between hope and heartbreak, it is a line that feels like it was written straight out of their own notes app.
Velasco’s story began in Columbia, South Carolina, where she grew up performing in pageants and musical theater before chasing her dream to Nashville. That mix of early stage confidence and small-town roots comes through in her music today, and nowhere more clearly than in “Breaking My Own Heart.”
What makes Velasco resonate with a younger audience is her ability to be unfiltered. She has described her music as “just me,” pointing to influences from Stevie Nicks, Kacey Musgraves, and Miley Cyrus, all artists known for pairing honesty with boldness. That same spirit is alive in “Breaking My Own Heart,” which delivers vulnerability without losing its instant replay value.
With her first EP on the horizon and live shows stacking up, Velasco is quickly turning listeners into loyal fans. “Breaking My Own Heart” is more than just her newest release. It is a signal of where she is heading: forward, honest, and entirely herself.
Listen to “Breaking My Own Heart” below: