Canadian Country Singer Brittany Brodie Gives It Her All With “Like A Woman Should”
When you finish your workday, you want to leave the stresses, strains, and struggles of the job at the door and feel comfort, companionship, and love from your better half at home. Canadian country singer Brittany Brodie is bringing those feelings to the surface with her latest stellar single “Like A Woman Should” out now.
Brodie, who grew up in Mount Forest, Ontario but now calls Nashville home, wrote the song at the Nashville Songwriters Association International with help from co-writers and friends Natalie Otto and Charles Austin. “We wanted to write something very down-to-earth, real, and romantic about loving your man when you get in from a long day or a long week and just want to show him appreciation when you reconnect after being so busy,” she says. “Making time for each other.”
The song’s surefire arrangement gives way to Brodie’s sweet delivery with a style that would make stalwarts like Shania Twain, The Chicks, or Carrie Underwood jealous. Free of any slick production qualities or gadgetry, “Like A Woman Should” is a sensual, earthy, Americana-flavored track that would sound strong on the Opry stage or sitting around a campfire. The lyrics showcase how Brodie would want to treat her better half when the rigors of the proverbial rat race are done.
Give it your all, puttin’ in the time
I’m countin’ down the seconds
Since our last goodbye
Til you’re home again
Oh til you’re home again
“Some people have said it’s the country version of Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On,’ which I think is perfect,” Brodie says of her 26th single release. “It feels so good to write about what comes easy, which is real life that everyone can relate to.”
Listening to country legends like Vern Gosdin, Johnny Horton, George Strait, and Dottie West growing up, Brodie also was influenced by Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, and Faith Hill. It’s those talented touchstones Brodie has used in honing her own material while performing nationally and internationally, including an appearance at Scotland’s Belladrum Festival in July 2022. She also regularly performs the national anthem prior to Nashville Sounds Triple-A baseball home games.
When not on the road, she can also be found performing in and around Nashville. Such gigs include playing as part of Rebel Rouser Rounds at The Stillery and a Nashville Songwriter’s Showcase at The Commodore Grille. In June 2024, she also made her maiden appearance at the Smash Farm at Live Oak in Nashville. Such shows in the country music hub also resulted in her sharing the stage and performing with country icon Vince Gill.
The future looks wide open for Brittany Brodie thanks to “Like A Woman Should,” a single that speaks to a universal desire after punching the time clock.
“I love a true story, and you can feel that in this song.”
Hi Brittany! Care to introduce yourself to the readers?
I’m Brittany Brodie, country music singer/songwriter.
What inspired you to write “Like A Woman Should” and how did the song come together?
We just wanted to write something very down-to-earth, real and romantic about loving your man when you get in from a long day or a long week and just want to show him appreciation when you reconnect after being so busy. It was very easy to write about.It’s a longing to do those things for and with that person.
Can you describe the atmosphere in the room when you were writing the song with q Natalie Otto and Charles Austin?
It was a fun time. We’re all friends and can talk about our private lives and really get into it when writing such a personal, intimate song. We all knew right away this song was extra special.
How do you think your Canadian roots influence your music, especially now that you’re based in Nashville?
Well, I grew up in Canada so it doesn’t get much more rooted than that. Where I come from, and where I was raised influences my writing on a pretty regular basis.
What drew you to country music as a genre, and how have your musical influences shaped your sound?
I have said this from day one. I was blessed with this gift of country music in my blood. It’s who I am. I was raised on country music and nothing else. I love the stories, the honesty, the realness, I can relate. I felt the emotions in the songs like they were reaching out to grab me and take hold of me since I was a baby. The instruments, and the country melodies have always felt like another pulse to me.
You perform regularly at venues in Nashville. How does the Nashville music scene influence your creativity and career trajectory?
I am constantly surrounded by my people. I lay it all out on the stage night after night, day in and day out. It’s nonstop music. You can’t help but be inspired and in turn, the creativity sparks.
I get more opportunities because of where I am. But that all takes a lot of work and can be very draining mentally and take a toll on your creative side.
You need to find a balance and take time out. Speaking of. I have a much-needed break coming up. So I can’t wait to see what I come up with after that. Inspiration and creativity come in many ways and from many places.
Thank you Canadian Beats!
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