Koen Vael is a country artist based in a small town in the south of the Netherlands. At the age of 4 he got inspired to play music on multiple instruments, by artists such as The Eagles, Willie Nelson and George Strait. Because of the significant role music played throughout his life, he applied to Rock City Institute in 2020 and successfully graduated three years later.
During Fall in 2024 Koen Vael appeared on a TV show called “Holland's Got Talent” and made it to the semi-finals. Koen pursues his purpose of breathing new life into authentic country music. While walking the fine line between classic and modern country, Koen Vael delivers raw emotion, heartfelt lyrics and tradition throughout his songs. As a Dutch artist, Koen bridges the gap between American and European country fans, fueling the genre's rising popularity across both continents. With his debut single “Hate Me” his journey begins, pursuing a successful music career and chasing the American Dream with Nashville as his main goal.