“Heart Says No” represents a lot more for Jaclyn than a new single. This is the first single she’s released since moving to Nashville, and her first release after soul-searching and finding her way to country music.
It’s also telling a story for Jaclyn.
“‘Heart Says No’ is about explaining myself. I’m very extroverted, but I’m so introverted when it comes to my own feelings. It’s about your head saying go for it, but your heart is saying no”.
The rock-driven country track encapsulates the work Kenyon has done in other genres that has led her to her country era.
“It’s the perfect start to a new chapter. I wanted it to be different, I wanted it to be country, I wanted it to be rock, but I still wanted it to have those pop influences”.
Jaclyn had the beginning of the song for over two years before she brought it to co-writer, Milan D’Agostini. The first time she played it for Milan, he was able to create a chorus in no time. She knew there was something special about the song.
“I always knew there was something special about that song, and I couldn’t find the missing piece. It turns out to be my best friend.,” says Jaclyn, looking back on how easy it had been to finish the song together.