Author Archives: Heidi Vincent

Tracking is officially DONE for Mean Jolene 🤠🔥

Early mornings, late nights, too much coffee and a whole lotta sass… but she is finally wrapped. Next step? Well… let’s just say I’ve got something big to tell you real soon. Turn on post notifications❤️‍🔥join my newsletter ❤️‍🔥presave news coming. Newsletter link is in the bio, subscribers always hear it first! https://videopress.com/v/0JCevLa8?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true

Behind the scenes on vocal edits for Mean Jolene 🎯

If you’ve ever wondered what going “back to add a few more vocals” really looks like… Here’s 59 seconds of me & Winston trying to be serious adults while the universe said: absolutely not. 😂 But when a song like Mean Jolene has fire under her skirt, you don’t quit. You get back in theContinueContinue reading “Behind the scenes on vocal edits for Mean Jolene 🎯”

Back to the Studio — One More Layer of Truth

Sometimes a song whispers that it isn’t quite finished. Mean Jolene has done just that.After sitting with the final mix, I realized a few vocal layers could bring out the heart of the story even more — that last edge of emotion that makes it truly mine. So, I’m heading back into the studio this week toContinueContinue reading “Back to the Studio — One More Layer of Truth”

Almost “Mean Jolene” season

Almost “Mean Jolene” season — release date to be announced in the next few days! @dollyparton I am really looking forward to sharing this song I wrote as an ode to you & Patsy Cline. 💓 Mahalo to the kūpuna of Honokahua. Your presence is felt in the wind, the sand, and the sea. MayContinueContinue reading “Almost “Mean Jolene” season”

In a quiet moment, I thought of “Mean Jolene,”,,,

In a quiet moment, I thought of “Mean Jolene,” how love, like war, can leave both beauty & wreckage in its wake.

The Battle of Kepaniwai (1790) “the damming of the waters” when the river ran red with sacrifice & ambition.

Playing verse of “Mean Jolene” on my new ukulele in Maui

Playing a verse of my upcoming new single, Mean Jolene, on my “Unity” ukulele from @hamiora.art Sam Mangakahia’s Voyage Collection. The coils, ferns & hibiscus represent grace, love & connection.  Feels right to honour 2 women, Dolly & Patsy, who taught me that music heals hearts, even across oceans. 🌊💗 🌺🪕  Ps. Not sure whyContinueContinue reading “Playing verse of “Mean Jolene” on my new ukulele in Maui”

If @dollyparton were here in Maui,

If @dollyparton were here in Maui, she’d have rhinestones on her flip-flops. 💎 🏝️ I’m praying that your self care is working magic & miracles Dolly 🌺 Soaking up the island’s ancient history of kings & chiefs, learning to play “Mean Jolene,” my upcoming single, on my new @kalabrandmusic Ukulele from @aliceinhulaland Paia. Thanks StanContinueContinue reading “If @dollyparton were here in Maui,”

Vocals are down 🎯

Vocals down… and a couple of laughs later 😅 Sometimes the best part of recording isn’t the perfect take! Mean Jolene 🎯 is starting to breathe, one note at a time. https://videopress.com/v/C1B2f8dA?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In the mean time check out some of my other 🎶

Mean Jolene OUT NOW! Honky Tonk Karma →

Mean Jolene 🎯
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