Olivia Mae Graham Releases New Single, “I’m Not Sorry”
A new year brings a powerful new release from one of Canada’s rising country voices. Olivia Mae Graham. “I’m Not Sorry”, is another standout song from this prolific songstress.
Written about the art of letting go, Graham delivers one of her most poignant lyrics to date: “When hanging on becomes holding back”. This may be, Olivia’s most emotional recording yet. A raw, and real track, that is a true testament to an artist singing her truth.
Following a milestone year that included the release of her debut album, Nobody, multiple award nominations, and extensive touring, Graham continues to solidify her reputation as an artist to watch in Canada’s country music scene.
Review
“I’m Not Sorry” opens with a simple but powerful image — a dream about leaving without a fight.
The track captures the quiet, complicated side of a breakup — the kind without slammed doors or dramatic exits. It opens with a dream about leaving, immediately setting a reflective tone that lingers throughout. “This shouldn’t be easy, so easy” perfectly sums up that unsettling calm when something meaningful ends without chaos.
The chorus carries the emotional weight: “I’m sorry, I’m not sorry / I’m mad that I’m not mad.” It doesn’t explode with bitterness — it leans into self-awareness. Lines like “When hanging on becomes holding back” frame the breakup as growth rather than failure. By the shift to “I love the love we had,” the song settles into acceptance. It’s closure without regret — steady, honest, and quietly strong.
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