Canadian country artist Kelsi Mayne leans fully into vulnerability with “For The Record,” a reflective single that showcases her strength as a storyteller and her willingness to sit with uncomfortable truths.
The song stands out as one of her most personal releases to date, offering listeners a raw look at love, loss and the clarity that comes after heartbreak.
Listen to “For The Record”
A Song That Sits With the Hard Stuff
“For The Record” unpacks one of the most complicated chapters of Mayne’s life, tracing the emotional fallout of a broken engagement and the whirlwind relationship that followed. What begins as an unexpected spark unfolds into something far more fragile, shaped by big promises, poetic words and a reality neither person could escape.
Rather than smoothing over the messiness, Mayne leans into it. The song captures heartbreak, confusion and self-realization in equal measure, reflecting the moments where hope and hurt exist side by side. It is an honest portrayal of what happens when love feels fated, until it isn’t.
“This song came from a place I never expected to be in again,” Mayne shares. “Writing this helped me make sense of it all — the heartbreak, the confusion and the lessons I didn’t want but probably needed.”
Familiar References, Personal Truths
Mixed and mastered by Scott Cooke (Local Hay Records/Big Loud Records), “For The Record” pairs Mayne’s emotive vocal delivery with thoughtful lyrical references to the walls of Jericho and Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs.” These subtle nods add depth and familiarity, grounding her personal story in timeless imagery tied to truth, collapse and closure.
The production remains intentionally restrained, allowing the lyrics to lead. It is a choice that reinforces the song’s emotional weight and keeps the focus squarely on the story being told.
A Defining Moment for Kelsi Mayne
“For The Record” builds on the momentum of “Someone Who Knows” and highlights a period of artistic growth for Mayne, further cementing her place as one of Canada’s most compelling country voices. The song feels like a turning point, closing one chapter while pointing toward what comes next creatively.
Known for blending country with R&B, Motown, pop and rock influences, Mayne continues to carve out a sound that is uniquely her own. With millions of streams, major festival appearances and industry recognition to her name, “For The Record” stands as a reminder that her most powerful work often comes from telling the truth, even when it hurts.
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.
