SIX Star Kelsie Watts to Release New Original Single Next Month
Watts made her Broadway debut in the hit musical this past February.
By: Josh Sharpe May. 01, 2025
Kelsie Watts, who recently made her Broadway debut as Queen Jane Seymour in SIX The Musical, will release an all-original single “Fit In" on June 20, 2025. Pre-save here.
With her growing platform and desire to make an increasingly positive impact, Watts reveals, ‘Fit In’ is a song for anyone who’s ever felt left out, less than or awkward. It’s one I wrote from a place of never feeling cool enough. Growing up I was never invited to the parties, I didn’t have a date to prom, I was picked on, told I needed to lose weight etc. It took me a long time to really figure out who I truly am outside of what others think about me. I hope that ‘Fit In’ gives listeners not only confidence in themselves, but creates a place where they feel like they belong.
A few years ago, Kelsie was performing in a variety show on a showboat, where her favorite number was “Desperado” by The Eagles. After one show, a woman in the audience handed Kelsie her card, encouraging a call about a casting opportunity. That woman was Roberta Duchak, musical director for Six. Now, in 2024, the stars have aligned. “I’ll forever be grateful to Roberta for her friendship, guidance and her belief in me,” Kelsie reflects.
On joining the Six cast, Kelsie shares, “Joining the Broadway Cast of Six The Musical is absolutely mind blowing! I’ve wanted to be on Broadway since I was a little girl. But to be honest, I never thought it would happen. As an artist, I’ve chosen to express my creativity through tattoos, pop/rock music and little things like changing my hair color. Even though I studied opera and vocal performance, I believed these are things that excluded me from being in musical theater. I’m so grateful to say I was wrong. The Broadway world has accepted me with open arms just as I am. I am beyond ecstatic to take on the role of Jane Seymour.”
Born into a musical family in Lubbock, Texas, Kelsie Watts discovered her voice at just two years old. Encouraged by her talented parents, she honed her artistry performing in church, school plays, and later studying opera and commercial music at Belmont University in Nashville, where she began songwriting and creating music that launched her career.
Kelsie’s self-released music soon caught the attention of industry professionals, leading to her feature on AJ McLean’s (Backstreet Boys) single “Hurts to Love You” in 2020. Later that year, she wowed audiences on Season 19 of The Voice with her viral performance of Kelly Clarkson’s “I Dare You,” earning a spot on Team Kelly and millions of social media views.
Kelsie has since emerged as a dynamic independent pop artist. Her single “Live Out Loud,” produced by GRAMMY-nominated NicoTheOwl, became the theme for the Tokyo Sky Tree Global Campaign and streamed 24/7 during the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. In 2021, she released the empowering anthem “Look What You Missed” and the heartfelt ballad “I Can’t Say Goodbye,” written about the sudden loss of her brother to mental health struggles, aiming to support others in similar pain. In 2024 Kelsie released singles “After Midnight” produced and mixed by Craig McConnell and a duet with Nate Amor,“Forgetful” which was written by the incredible Diane Warren. When not writing and performing, Kelsie can be found advocating for mental health and has worked with Didi Hirsch and the Not Alone Challenge to help spread awareness.
