Rising country artist Jessica Sole started 2025 off with a storm for her latest single, “Lightning Strikes,” and we’re thrilled to exclusively premiere the official live performance video right here on Front Porch Music!
A Song That Strikes the Heart
Inspired by a moment of serendipity in Nashville, “Lightning Strikes” is a heartfelt love song that captures the magic of perseverance and unexpected moments. Sole penned the track after hearing a songwriter’s story about chasing dreams … proving that inspiration can come when you least expect it.
Produced by CCMA-nominated Dan Swinimer, the single has already made waves, amassing over 100,000 TikTok plays and 10,000 music platform streams since its release. It’s been added to top playlists like Apple Music’s Canada’s Country and New in Country, as well as Amazon Music’s Just North of Nashville and Fresh Country.
Watch Jessica Sole’s “Lightning Strikes” Live Performance
A Breakout Year for Jessica Sole
From Shelburne, Ontario, Jessica Sole has been building momentum in country music, but 2024 was a breakout year. She surpassed 350,000 digital streams, 4.5 million TikTok views, and landed her first #1 song on SiriusXM’s Top of the Country Radio with her song “Heads Up.”
Her hard work also led to a packed summer of festival appearances, including performances at the CCMAs’ Country Music Week in Edmonton and Toronto’s CNE.
“The Support Has Been Overwhelming”
Jessica is blown away by the response to “Lightning Strikes” and the connection it’s making with fans across Canada:
“The support and love I’ve been getting has been overwhelming in the best way. Growing up in a small town in Ontario, I knew how supportive and nice Canadians are, and that they LOVE country music. I guess I didn’t realize just how much until I started getting tens of thousands of comments from people all over this country telling me they’re new fans and followers and that they love ‘Lightning Strikes!’”
With an electrifying start to 2025, Jessica Sole is proving that she’s one of Canada’s most promising rising stars. Don’t miss the exclusive premiere of her live performance video above, and be sure to follow Jessica on TikTok, Instagram, and your favourite streaming platform to keep up with her journey!
Listen To “Lightning Strikes”
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.
