Toronto-based DJ and producer Frank Walker has teamed up with Canadian country star Josh Ross and soul-pop artist Norma Jean Martine for a brand new single, “Lay It On Me.”
The track, releasing October 24th, fuses Walker’s electronic energy with Ross’s country storytelling and Martine’s rich, soulful vocals for a genre-blending anthem that feels both heartfelt and high-energy.
A Fresh Take on Country and EDM
“Lay It On Me” finds the perfect middle ground between the emotional pull of country music and the pulse of electronic dance beats.
Norma Jean Martine’s vocals bring a soulful intensity to the song, tying together Ross’s raw emotion and Walker’s polished production.
The result is a track that feels equally at home on country radio and in a festival set.
The Artists Behind the Song
Frank Walker has become one of Canada’s most successful electronic music producers, earning over 400 million streams and three SOCAN Awards. His high-energy performances have taken him to Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and even as an opener for Madonna’s Celebration Tour. He has also toured with Kygo and Steve Aoki, proving his place among the top names in global dance music.
Josh Ross, the Canadian-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter, continues his hot streak with this collaboration. He has surpassed 1 billion global streams, earned the title of CCMA Entertainer of the Year, and took home the 2025 JUNO Award for Country Artist of the Year. His single “Single Again” recently reached #1 on U.S. Country Radio, and he has shared the stage with major acts including Nickelback, Luke Bryan, and Jelly Roll.
Adding a final layer of depth is Norma Jean Martine, who boasts over 6.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Her soulful tone completes the track’s genre-spanning sound, offering a perfect blend of pop, soul, and country flair.
A New Sound for a New Era
“Lay It On Me” captures a growing trend in music where country storytelling meets the energy of EDM. It reflects how artists are experimenting with sound and challenging traditional boundaries.
With its infectious rhythm and heartfelt lyrics, the song feels like a glimpse into the future of modern country and pop.
In country music, the Front Porch has long been a place of reflection. A place where you can look at the life you have inside that front door. A place where time almost seems to stand still, where you can get away. It’s also a place where you can go to observe the world as it passes by you. To think about your place out there beyond the driveway.
