Justin Legacy turns heartbreak, guilt and redemption into gritty country swagger on “Blame It On You.”
Rising Québec country artist Justin Legacy returns with his new single, “Blame It On You,” out August 14 via Balistique Musique / The Orchard. Serving as the first taste of his forthcoming 2027 EP, the track ushers in an emotionally raw and sonically ambitious new chapter for the La Voix alum, pairing modern country storytelling with gritty guitars, blues-infused swagger and powerful vocals.
Produced by Ron Lopata, “Blame It On You” explores heartbreak, guilt, faith and redemption, highlighting the honest songwriting that has helped Legacy establish himself as one of Québec’s rising country artists.
Since appearing as a finalist on Season 7 of La Voix, Legacy has earned Gala Country du Québec nominations, been named WKND 99.5’s New Country Artist of the Month and performed at events including Festivent, Festival Western de Saint-Tite and 24h Mont-Tremblant. He was also recently featured on Souldia’s single, “Le vent dans le dos.”
With a busy summer of performances across Québec and a new EP on the horizon for 2027, “Blame It On You” offers the first glimpse at what’s next from Justin Legacy.
Care to introduce yourself to our readers?
I’m Justin Legacy, a country rock singer-songwriter from Quebec. I’ve been singing since I was 12 years old, and music has been a huge part of my life ever since. In 2019, I had the chance to compete on The Voice, which opened a lot of doors for me and helped introduce my music to a wider audience. Since then, I’ve been touring across Quebec, playing some of the province’s biggest festivals and sharing the stage with incredible artists.
“Blame It On You” is your first release from your upcoming EP. Why did you feel this was the right song to introduce this new chapter of your career?
I felt like Blame It On You was the perfect way to introduce this new chapter because it really captures the direction I’m heading as an artist. It’s darker, heavier and more raw than anything I’ve released before, while still staying true to my country roots. The song talks about love, guilt, and the battles we fight with ourselves, and I think a lot of people can connect with that in their own way. I wanted the first single to make a statement and give people a taste of what they can expect from the EP.
The song explores heartbreak, guilt, faith, and redemption. Was there a particular experience or moment that inspired its story?
The song wasn’t inspired by just one specific moment, but more by the stories I’ve heard from people around me. I’ve always been someone who listens, and I realized that a lot of people are fighting similar battles in different ways—whether it’s heartbreak, regret, trying to find their way back, or carrying the weight of their past. Everyone has their own version of a storm they’re trying to get through.
How does “Blame It On You” differ from your previous releases, both musically and lyrically?
I think the biggest difference is that I’ve grown a lot as a songwriter. My first album was my first real experience writing songs, and I was still learning and finding my voice. Since then, I’ve matured, lived more experiences, and I feel like my writing has become more honest and deeper. And of course, I had the chance to co-write this song with my friend Joffrey Charles, who is an amazing songwriter.
You worked with producer Ron Lopata on this track. What did he bring to the recording process that helped shape the song’s final sound?
Ron really helped bring the vision of the song to life. He understood the feeling we wanted from the beginning and helped create that dark, powerful country-rock sound. He paid attention to every detail, from the instruments to the atmosphere of the song, and pushed us to make it the best version possible.
Since reaching the finals of La Voix Season 7, your career has continued to gain momentum. Looking back, what have been the biggest lessons you’ve learned along the way?
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that everything takes time and you have to trust the process. La Voix was an amazing experience that opened a lot of doors for me, but it was only the beginning. Since then, I’ve learned that you have to keep working, keep improving, and stay true to who you are as an artist.
Your upcoming EP promises your most emotionally raw work yet. Without giving too much away, what themes tie the project together?
I wanted this project to be honest and personal but in a way people can connect with there reality. I think the main theme that connects the EP is being human and going through different battles in life. The songs talk about love, mistakes, struggles, and trying to find your way through those moments.
Country music in Québec continues to grow in popularity. What excites you most about being part of that scene right now?
What excites me the most is seeing how much the country scene is growing in Québec. There are so many talented artists, musicians, and people who are passionate about this genre, and it feels like there’s a real movement happening right now.I’m proud to be part of that and to help bring my own sound to the scene.
Upcoming Shows:
August 14, 2026 – Northern Trails – St-Jérôme, QC
August 29, 2026 – Northern Trails – St-Honoré, QC
September 4, 2026 – Québec, QC
September 17, 2026 – Gatineau, QC
October 9, 2026 – Granby, QC
October 23, 2026 – Drummondville, QC
November 14, 2026 – Kingsey Falls, QC
December 11, 2026 – Thetford Mines, QC
January 8, 2027 – L’Assomption, QC