Country music has always thrived on honesty, and few artists embody that spirit as fearlessly as Kelsi Mayne. With her latest single, “Someone Who Knows,” the Ontario-born singer-songwriter steps into her most vulnerable chapter yet, transforming heartbreak into a beacon of strength for anyone who’s ever needed a reminder to hold their head high.
Written alone on a plane after the most turbulent stretch of her life, the track carries the weight of loss, betrayal, and change, but also the clarity that comes when the dust finally settles. In just three weeks, Kelsi’s world flipped upside down: she ended a decade-long relationship, called off her wedding, moved out, and said goodbye to both a close family friend and her grandmother. And yet, the very next day, she stood tall on stage at Caesar’s Windsor Colosseum, opening for Russell Dickerson with one of the most powerful performances of her career.
That grit is exactly what makes “Someone Who Knows” hit so deeply. Produced by Ryan Stewart (Carly Rae Jepsen, Simple Plan, Owl City), the track blends Kelsi’s soulful country roots with a modern edge, creating a sound that feels both intimate and anthemic. Her voice, equal parts raw and resolute, delivers advice from the heart: words of caution, empathy, and hard-won wisdom meant to guide anyone standing at the same crossroads she once faced.
“I wanted to share some advice on behalf of a broken heart,” Kelsi explains. “If it prevents even one heart from breaking, then it’s served its purpose.” That perspective is exactly why fans have been rallying behind her, fueling millions of streams and making Kelsi one of Canada’s most exciting new voices in country music.
From the festival stages of Boots and Hearts and Cavendish Beach to Nashville’s legendary Whiskey Jam, Kelsi Mayne has already proven she can command a crowd. But “Someone Who Knows” proves something even bigger: that her greatest power lies in her fearless storytelling.
As the #MayneTrain gains momentum, this release is more than a song; it’s a lifeline, a reminder, and perhaps her most defining moment yet.
Stream “Someone Who Knows” now and join Kelsi on this powerful new chapter.
