“LTMFG” started as a post-breakup idea but evolved into something much bigger. At what point did you realize this wasn’t just a song about letting go of someone else but about reclaiming yourself?
I think I realized that while writing it. What started as a breakup song slowly became a mirror for every area of my life where I was holding on too tightly. It wasn’t just about a relationship anymore, it was about letting go of old stories, fear, expectations, and the belief that my happiness depended on someone or something outside of me. That’s when I knew this song had become much bigger than heartbreak. It has become a reminder that sometimes the greatest thing we can reclaim is ourselves.
A lot of people know they should let go of what’s hurting them, yet they hold on anyway. What was the hardest thing you’ve personally had to release in order to find peace?
Honestly, the need to control the outcome. Whether it was relationships, my career or trying to fix situations that weren’t mine to fix, I spent a lot of energy believing that if I just tried a little harder, everything would work out. Finding peace came when I realized that letting go isn’t giving up, it’s trusting that what’s meant for you won’t require you to abandon yourself.
The video captures people smashing symbols of their past pain. Was there a moment during filming that felt surprisingly emotional or cathartic for you?
Absolutely! It was amazing to watch everyone write down things they were ready to let go of before smashing them. There was so much laughter, but there were also these quiet moments where you could tell people were releasing something real. I felt a huge release from my body when I took the first swing and smashed the vase. In the video you can almost see the energy rushing through my veins and instantly, I felt lighter.
It reminded me that healing doesn’t always have to be heavy, sometimes it looks like your friends cheering you on while you swing a gold baseball bat at an old story you’ve been carrying for way too long.
You’ve experienced the highs and lows of the music industry, from Nashville opportunities to building your career independently back home. What has that journey taught you about resilience?
It’s taught me that resilience isn’t about never feeling discouraged, it’s about continuing to show up anyway. There have been incredible highs and some really difficult seasons, but every chapter has taught me something valuable. Looking back, I wouldn’t change the journey because it’s shaped not only the artist I am today but the person I am too.
Looking back at your younger self chasing big dreams, what’s something you wish she understood that you only learned through experience?
I’d tell her that success isn’t something you arrive at one day, it’s who you become while you’re pursuing your dreams. I spent so many years believing I’d finally feel enough once I reached the next milestone. What I’ve learned is that confidence doesn’t come from accomplishments. It comes from learning to like the person looking back at you in the mirror.
There’s a strong message of self-worth running through this release. Was there a defining moment in your life when you stopped seeking validation from others and started trusting yourself?
I don’t think it was one defining moment, I think it was a compilation of many little ones. Every time I chose my intuition over someone else’s opinion, every boundary I set, every time I walked away from something that wasn’t aligned, I built more trust in myself.
Looking back, I realize self-worth isn’t something you suddenly find. It’s something you practice every single day.
You’ve described “LTMFG” as being about surrender. In a world where we’re constantly told to fight harder and push more, what does surrender actually mean to you?
To me, surrender isn’t quitting, it’s releasing the need to force what isn’t meant for you. It’s trusting that life sometimes has a better plan than the one we’ve been desperately trying to control. Ironically, the more I’ve surrendered, the more freedom I’ve found. That’s really what “LTMFG” is about.
Your upcoming book focuses on self-love. Was writing a book always part of the plan, or did you realize there were conversations you wanted to have that couldn’t fit into a three-minute song?
I’ve always loved storytelling, so writing a book felt like a natural extension of my music. Songs have this incredible ability to make people feel seen in just a few minutes, but there were conversations about healing, boundaries, wellness, relationships and self-worth that deserved more space.
The book lets me dive deeper while still carrying the same heart behind my music.
Country music has traditionally explored heartbreak from a place of sadness. Do you think we’re entering an era where artists are more interested in telling stories about healing and personal growth?
I do, and I think that’s a beautiful thing. Heartbreak will always be part of country music because it’s part of being human, but I think people are also craving hope.
We still want songs that acknowledge the pain, but we also want songs that remind us we can heal, grow and come out stronger on the other side. That’s definitely the message I wanted “LTMFG” to live in.
If someone is listening to “LTMFG” while going through one of the toughest periods of their life, what would you want them to hear between the lines of the lyrics?
I’d want them to know that letting go doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it means you’re making room for something better. Whatever you’re holding onto, you don’t have to carry it forever.
I hope the song reminds people that they’re stronger than they think, worthy exactly as they are and that sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is choose yourself and take one small step toward a new beginning.
As a matter of fact, I received a message from a beautiful friend of mine who was in the “LTMFG” music video. She let me know that a friend of hers had reached out to thank her for sharing the song, as she had a best friend going through a very trying time with an ex.
She passed along the song to her quiet, introverted friend who was dealing with heartache, and the next thing she knew this woman felt a weight lifted and had viewed her unfortunate connection in a different light. She’s now simply choosing to “Let the Motherf*cker Go” and has said that it’s brought her so much peace.
This is why I do what I do, and this is success for me: to help lift and inspire those around me who need it the most.
