Cape Breton’s latest rising star, Taylor Jensen, joins us for a heartfelt conversation about her music, her roots, and the winding path that’s brought her to this moment.

Taylor’s style is the perfect mix of classic country storytelling with a modern pop-country edge—like a sip of sweet tea with just the right amount of spice. Her debut single End the Road earned her a spot on Spotify’s New Music Friday Country and Fresh Finds Country playlists, and her latest single “Strange” is everything you want in a beautifully executed work of art. She is a gentle spirit with fire and spice in her creative approach.

We dive into: - Growing up in a small Cape Breton town of 1200 and finding her voice in the music scene - Her connection to spirituality and how she’s embracing her “witchy” side - Navigating some of the biggest performances of her career while experiencing the grief of losing her mother - The balance of being soft yet fierce, vulnerable yet resilient

-Her upcoming Songwriter’s Circle at Togetherland Art Gallery (August 30) with collaborators Timothy Hatcher and Avery Dakin

Taylor is an old soul with a youthful heart, and one of the most exciting voices in country music right now. We’re so proud to share her story and can confidently say: she’s absolutely one to watch.

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Intro song: “A Day in the Life"

Outro song: “The Show" both by Mike (Michael S. Ryan) from his upcoming 88 song project Power Chords

Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com

Kristen’s site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

Taylor’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsjusttaylorjensen/

Taylor’s Website: https://taylordelaneyjensen.com/home

Songwriter’s Circle at Togetherland: https://kristenherringtonart.com/event/6195507/730065768/songwriters-circle-featuring-taylor-jenson-timothy-hatcher-and-avery-dakin