In This Single Olivia Mae Graham Finds Red Flags Look A Lot Like a “Red Rose”

“Red Rose” is the latest release from emerging country artist Olivia Mae Graham. Hailing from southern Ontario, the Canadian country songstress’ latest single is full of quick witted lyrics and catchy songwriting that blends pop, rock, and country into one heartbreak anthem.

Olivia Mae’s discography has focused on romantic love songs and tracks with empowering positive messages to create an authentic connection with her fans. But this latest release showcases Olivia’s growth as an artist.

In “Red Rose” Olivia challenges herself to tap into new genres and connect with her fiery side to flourish as a songwriter.

Booming drums propel this up-tempo track through the chorus with rustic electric guitar riffs bringing a gritty element to the pop-country anthem. Super fun acoustic guitar sprinkled throughout the track sweetens the song with the small town country sound we all love.

“Red Rose” is bursting with swinging melodies, clever lyrics, and fun country twang illuminated by Olivia’s strength as a vocalist. Her performance manages to be both airy yet grounded reflecting her strong bubbly personality.

A huge fan of Taylor Swift, Olivia Mae’s music captures the essence of Swift’s early work, crafting hook driven, pop inspired country with sharp lyrics and a feminine flair.

In “Red Rose” Olivia Mae breaks down the rocky journey to accepting that idealized love will always turn sour.

Of the latest release Olivia said “I was raised to play it safe when it came to falling in love, but I learned quickly that it can be a lonely game … Now I know when it comes to love you can’t be the one to make anyone else change. When writing and recording this song we wanted to turn that lesson into an anthem. I have learned that the red flags you see in a relationship won’t ever turn into that red rose that they appear to be.”

Watch the Music Video For Olivia’s Single

The music video for “Red Rose” features Olivia and her whole band in a behind the scenes video that captures the live recording process.

Olivia is featured, along with her bandmates and producers, in the recording booth, glowing with joy and having a blast with her whole team. Her authenticity shines through this intimate look at who she is as an artist.

In fitting fashion to the lyrics, Olivia sports a motorbike tee, leather moto jacket, and, of course, cowboy boots.

About Canadian Singer/Songwriter Olivia Mae Graham

Born and raised in a small town in southern Ontario, Olivia Mae Graham picked up the guitar at age 11, and has been writing and performing her own songs ever since. She spent her teenage years performing at festivals and events in and around Ontario.

By 18, Olivia Mae packed up and moved to Toronto, Ontario, where she began her music studies at the Harris Institute for the Arts. Graduating Valedictorian of her class, she earned a Music Business Professional Certification with Honours in 2019. She continued her performance training at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, attending their Music Performance Intensive program on Scholarship in the summer of 2019. Olivia Mae’s dedication to mastering her craft, led her to study at the University of the West of Scotland.

She made connections with other artists when performing for small pubs in Glasgow, while working toward completing her Master’s Degree in Songwriting. After building a portfolio of over 150 songs, she graduated with Distinctions in September 2020.

Returning to her hometown during the pandemic, allowed Olivia Mae to focus her energy on growing as a songwriter and musician, creating more authentic and personal stories within her songs.

Olivia Mae Graham is driven to encourage others through the positive messages in her lyrics. Whether listening to her music or interacting with her through social media, her goal is that her fans would feel inspired and personally connected to her.

Olivia kicked off 2023 by selling out three shows in southern Ontario and is currently in production on her first full band show, ready to launch this summer along with her new single, “Red Rose”.