Justine Blanchet Embraces Heartbreak On ‘What I Got’

Canadian country artist Justine Blanchet taps into themes of heartbreak and vulnerability with her second release of 2024, What I Got.

Justine Blanchet – What I Got

Inspired by country legends like Shania Twain, Lady A, and Reba McEntire, Justine Blanchet grew up in the Montreal area, but a visit to Nashville at age 14 would forever alter her path. Two years later, she returned to perform at the iconic Bluebird Café, sparking her dream of moving to Nashville and marking the beginning of her music career.

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Since her 2017 debut, Justine Blanchet has steadily built a strong reputation in the independent music scene, performing at notable events across Nashville and beyond. These include the Gatlinburg Songwriter’s Festival, Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault, Diamonds in the Rough at Canadian Country Music Week, Big Valley Jamboree, and RBC Bluesfest. Her growing success is reflected in her impressive streaming numbers, with over 1 million combined Spotify streams and YouTube views. Additionally, she was recently honoured as part of CBC Music’s Searchlight 2024 Elite 50.

Driven by a personal experience that led to a difficult yet unavoidable realization, Justine Blanchet’s new track *What I Got* delivers an impactful pop-country melody with a deeply relatable message. Elaborating on the song’s meaning, Justine explains:

“This song was inspired by a challenging relationship that ended with a lot of heartbreak. As I wrote it, I caught myself thinking about how his next relationship would compare with ours, leading to a lot of inner conflict about the sombre reality of what had happened between us and how I should feel about the future. At its core, ‘What I Got’ is about accepting exactly what you got from your own relationship – without illusions – and moving on.”

Justine blends typical country instrumentation with modern pop production. Her passionate vocal performance shines through pulling listeners right into the heart of this emotional track. With lively guitar and banjo accents, What I Got is guaranteed to evoke a strong emotional response. Justine has released a music video that pairs striking visuals with the heartfelt themes of the song.

“What I Got is a charming pop-country composition that masterfully combines heartfelt storytelling with exceptional production quality.”

Justine has scheduled several live performances to promote this latest release. She will be making her fourth appearance at the Diamonds in the Rough showcase during Canadian Country Music Week on September 13th, 2024.