German Schlager Stars Unveil New Singles and Share Industry Insights

Anita Hofmann released her new single “Ganz ehrlich: gefährlich,” blending Schlager with Country influences and an English version, and introduced a line‑dance routine for fans. Vanessa Mai used her podcast platform to describe abusive behaviour and ego‑driven competition behind the scenes of the show business, calling for more respect in the industry. Giovanni Zarrella fulfilled a lost bet by getting a tattoo from the Kaulitz brothers, sparking media chatter.

Meanwhile, singer Vanessa Neigert launched her latest solo track “Du hast mein Wort,” which mixes her classic Schlager style with modern Latin elements, marking another chapter in her long‑standing career that began with a 2009 appearance on Deutschland sucht den Superstar.