Courtney Krause Performs “Circles” | A Song About Love, Solitude & Late-Night Drives

Описание: Courtney Krause performs her original song “Circles” at Live From the Gilded Palace.

“Circles” reflects the push and pull between independence and connection - the late-night drives, unanswered doors and emotional loops we trace when love and solitude collide. Courtney wrote the song after thinking of the line “I believe in solitude, with the one exception of you,” capturing the paradox of wanting both space and closeness at the same time. Born from a quiet moment of reflection, the song explores how sharing solitude with someone can transform isolation into intimacy and create an entirely new emotional world.

Courtney Krause performed a live-stream concert on February 17, 2026, presented by Live From the Gilded Palace. The performance brought her lyrically driven songs and deeply honest storytelling into the intimate Gilded Palace setting.

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Courtney is known for thought-provoking songwriting that explores relationships, communication and emotional truth. Drawing from country, folk, soul and roots traditions, her music modernizes classic influences while remaining grounded in vulnerability and authenticity.

Her debut release Thoughts and Sound introduced listeners to her reflective, lyric-first approach, while later projects including Tie Your Tongue, Bite Your Lip continue exploring the complexities of communication - the words we choose, the ones we avoid and the consequences that live in between.

This performance continues the Live From the Gilded Palace series dedicated to showcasing independent Iowa and Midwest artists in an intimate, high-fidelity listening environment.

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