ANTONIO LAROSA AND TAYLOR-RAE COME TOGETHER FOR EMOTIONAL NEW DUET “HEARTS DON’T BREAK”
Blending grit and grace, standout Canadian country risers Antonio Larosa and Taylor-Rae come together on their captivating new duet “Hearts Don’t Break,” available today across streaming platforms. Co-written with award-winning songwriter David Borys, the track pairs raw vulnerability with soaring harmonies, capturing the gut-wrenching moment when love fades but hearts still hold on.
Built on aching guitar lines, dynamic vocal interplay, and a cinematic rise-and-fall arrangement, “Hearts Don’t Break” paints a vivid portrait of two people clinging to what’s left of a relationship long past saving. Anchored by Larosa’s soulful edge and Taylor-Rae’s powerhouse emotion, it’s a slow-burning ballad that captures the quiet unraveling of two people who can’t quite let go, even when they know it’s over.
“Taylor-Rae and I had talked for a long time about writing a duet, and when we finally sat down with David Borys, ‘Hearts Don’t Break’ came to life,” shares Antonio Larosa. “I’ve always admired Taylor-Rae’s voice because it has the kind of power and emotion that makes a ballad soar. The song is about two people who both know the love is gone but they are still hanging on, stuck in something that is no longer real love. It captures that painful space between holding on and letting go. When we played it live on tour, the reaction was incredible, so we knew we had to record it.”
From the first note, “Hearts Don’t Break” unfolds like a conversation – honest, reflective, and steeped in the tension between love and loss. The arrangement leaves room for both artists to shine, trading verses before their voices meet in a final chorus that swells with resolve and release. It’s a collaboration rooted in mutual respect and shared storytelling instincts, showcasing how seamlessly Larosa’s roots-driven style and Taylor-Rae’s contemporary polish complement one another.
“‘Hearts Don’t Break’ is a song that digs into wanting to make a relationship work and hanging onto it, to the point where you’re just hurting each other,” adds Taylor-Rae. “Sometimes something isn’t the right fit, even though you might wish it was. I was so excited to team up with Antonio on this track because of how incredible of a vocalist and storyteller he is. This song came together really organically in the writing room with Antonio, David and myself and I feel super lucky to be a part of it.”
Brought to life through a shared love of classic storytelling and timeless melodies, “Hearts Don’t Break” bridges the grit of classic country and the shine of modern Nashville – a testament to both artists’ ability to honour tradition while carving their own paths forward.
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