Jessie Bird Delivers Country Gold With A Striking, Soulful Debut On “If This Is How Sorry Goes”
- STAFF
- Apr 29
- 3 min read
Updated: May 24
By: Staff
An emotionally fearless showcase of clarity, grace, and pure sonic beauty from Jessie Bird
We found an emerging artist, Jessie Bird, and her debut single, “If This Is How Sorry Goes.” We thought this track was amazing, and we were so excited to have experienced it that we couldn’t wait to share its raw country glory with you.
Right from the start, “If This Is How Sorry Goes” pulls you in with guitars that snap and shimmer, twangy, bright, and touched with just enough bite to demand your attention. The strumming pattern is loose but locked-in, while the chord progression burrows into your memory from the first few bars. What follows is a subtle yet powerful drop in tuning that cues Jessie’s entrance, a smart production choice that adds weight and anticipation.
When Jessie Bird begins to sing, the room shifts. From the opening moments of her vocals, it's clear Jessie Bird was made to tell stories in song. The lyric:
“I just don’t know how to be the one you dreamed of,”
lands with aching precision. It’s country heartbreak done right; lean, honest, and piercing.
What also sets this track apart is the way Jessie balances strength and vulnerability. Her voice is rich and full of character, resonant, steady, and emotionally tuned in. The delivery carries a quiet emotional intelligence. She's expressing heartache, not dramatizing it, allowing each phrase to ring true. The songwriting frames a narrative of loss, reflection, and the hope for reconciliation, and Jessie brings it all to life with confident grace. Also, there it is again, that gold-standard moment in the hook:
“if this is how sorry goes baby I was wrong.”
Her voice rises with clarity and purpose, delivering a vocal run that feels instinctive and emotionally direct. It’s a moment that locks in the message of the song and lets it land with full emotional force.
As the song progresses, the guitar work follows her lead like a second voice. It doesn’t sit stiff in the background; it flows with her phrasing, pushing and pulling to match the energy of each lyric. This gives the whole track a kind of conversational rhythm, where the music reacts as much as it supports. The production carves out space and lets the performance breathe, allowing Jessie’s storytelling to unfold with emotional impact. We’re given room to feel each line alongside her.
Later in the track, Jessie reaches deeper. The lyric about not recognizing herself in the mirror catches you off guard, not by volume or force, but by how directly it hits. The stripped-down arrangement, simple chords, and restrained melody all amplify the honesty. Her vulnerability is fearless, and there’s a quiet strength in how she delivers even the most exposed moments. She doesn’t falter; she shares.
Throughout, guitar flourishes rise and fall around her like fragments of memory. These details feel alive, melodic, and expressive, and create a tension that plays in tandem with her vocal lines. It’s a musical call and response that feels completely organic, like a conversation within the song itself. The track evolves as a full-body performance where every element speaks the same emotional language.
By the end, we were floored. Jessie Bird doesn’t just sing “If This Is How Sorry Goes”—she brings it to life. This is a striking, emotionally fluent debut that confirms her place as a rising voice in country, alt-folk, and Americana. From the chiming guitar tones to the beautifully delivered emotional confessions, Jessie blends storytelling and musicianship with effortless precision. It’s a song that resonates long after the final note. Jessie Bird delivers a debut that stays with you—an artist we’ll be watching closely.
Jessie Bird’s “If This Is How Sorry Goes” is a breathtaking blend of storytelling, control, and emotional power
Hailing from the quiet landscape of Camrose, Alberta, Jessie Bird writes songs that feel lived-in—crafted from years of navigating the real, unvarnished moments life throws at you. Her relationship with music is not a performance but a partnership, forged through personal battles, transformative growth, and everyday truths. Whether moving through grief, healing, or the quieter victories of motherhood, Jessie’s path has given her a voice with purpose. Influenced by timeless storytellers like Emmylou Harris and Joni Mitchell, she doesn’t follow in their footsteps—she walks beside them with a perspective that feels distinctly her own. Her music leans into the human experience with clarity, not decoration, inviting listeners into something honest and present. There’s something special unfolding here, and we’re glad to be along for the start of Jessie Bird’s journey.
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