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Noeline Hofmann: A Rising Star’s Tender Grit on the Pony UP Stage

By on April 24, 2025

At 12:15 p.m. on April 5, 2025, Noeline Hofmann opened the Pony UP stage, her tender yet gritty voice captivating Two Step Inn’s Saturday crowd. The Alberta native’s breakout status, as Saving Country Music noted, made her set a discovery moment, her storytelling heralding a new voice in country. The set was delayed about 10 minutes to technical problems, probably due to the inclement weather the night before.

File Photo: Noeline Hofmann performs in Georgetown, Texas at the Two Step Inn Festival on April 5, 2025. (Photo Credit and Copyright; Larry Philpot/SoundstagePhotography.com)

Background and Bio: Born in Alberta, Canada, Noeline Hofmann burst onto the scene with her 2024 single “Purple Gas,” a duet with Zach Bryan, featured on The Tortured Poets Department anthology. Her 2024 EP Painted Lady includes “Lightning in July” and “These Days.” Influenced by Colter Wall and Lucinda Williams, she’s played small venues but landed Two Step Inn due to her Zach Bryan tie-in. No TV or movie credits or awards are noted, but her Spotify streams and festival buzz signal a meteoric rise.

File Photo: Noeline Hofmann performs in Georgetown, Texas at the Two Step Inn Festival on April 5, 2025. (Photo Credit and Copyright; Larry Philpot/SoundstagePhotography.com)

Performance Review: Hofmann stepped up, her beautiful red hair shading a shy smile, and launched into “Purple Gas,” its stark lyrics about rural life hushing the crowd. Her voice—smoky, soulful—carried “Lightning in July,” a festival highlight with its poetic grit. The Pony UP stage, vast for a newcomer, felt intimate as Hofmann shared stories of Alberta winters, her soft-spoken charm endearing. “These Days” showcased her raw talent, its sparse guitar letting her vocals shine. A cover of Gillian Welch’s “Look at Miss Ohio” nodded to her influences, earning cheers. The crowd, smaller but attentive, vibed with her authenticity, as Saving Country Music predicted her star potential. Hofmann’s set was a quiet triumph, setting the tone for Saturday’s heavyweights.

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