Country artist Elyse Saunders returns with “Heartbreak Rodeo,” a bold anthem inspired by her journey through love’s highs and lows—holding on when times get tough and riding through the hard moments together—showcasing her powerhouse vocals and sharp songwriting.
Quickly climbing Canada’s Top of the Country on SiriusXM, “Heartbreak Rodeo” is charting at #3 this August beside Jess Moskaluke and Dallas Smith. As part of its release to Australian radio, the official music video will also premiere worldwide, available on VEVO, Vimeo, Apple, and more.
Co-written in Nashville with Gold-certified songwriter Chris Buck and Danick Dupelle of the ACM Award-winning band Emerson Drive, the track nods to trailblazers like Dasha, Shaboozey, and High Valley, pairing punchy rhythms with emotionally charged lyrics that reflect Saunders’ authenticity and fire.
With nearly half a million streams and major TikTok buzz, the single fuels a milestone summer for Saunders, who joins Brett Young, Kameron Marlowe, Bryan Martin, Jake Worthington, Brett Kissel, Tebey, Jason Blaine, and Jade Eagleson on festival stages across Canada. She’s also showing a more intimate side with acoustic performances, capped by a full-band showcase at Nashville’s iconic Whiskey Jam.
“As a high school sweetheart in a long-term relationship, I know what it’s like to ride through the highs and lows and keep growing together. Life isn’t perfect — there will always be good and bad days — but you can get through anything if both people are willing to put in the work. I wanted this song to be a reminder that love takes effort, but when you’re truly in it together, it’s always worth the ride.”
ABOUT ELYSE SAUNDERS:
Rising country star Elyse Saunders is the 2024 CMAOntario Female Artist of the Year and a multi-award-winning artist with nearly 5 million streams. Known for her powerhouse vocals and standout songwriting, she’s made waves with hits like “Never Have I Ever”—a top 30 on Canada’s Country Billboard Charts and #6 on Australia’s National Airplay Charts—and “Dirt,” a top 10 SiriusXM Top of the Country single. Her music videos receive full rotation support on CMT Australia, with spotlight features on CMT Nashville. She’s also been selected as the “face-out” cover photo artist on several editorial playlists across Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify. Splitting her time between Nashville and Canada, she’s built a reputation for electrifying performances at major festivals like Boots & Hearts and Sunfest, sharing stages with icons like Thomas Rhett and Jason Aldean. Heartbreak Rodeo marks the next chapter of her fearless cross-border sound, built to resonate with audiences.