Amanda Jordan has been building on her success as a female country singer/songwriter, actress, and model in the United States and her native, Canada. Now, with her debut album Still Standing, she’s showcasing both vulnerability and strength while relaying the message “that even in our darkest moments, we can rebuild ourselves and stand tall again.”
Still Standing comes on the heels of Jordan’s buzz-worthy tracks, “You Don’t Wanna Know,” “Tonight I Am,” “Can’t Keep Her,” “Anymore,” and “Someone Who Comes Back.” With the title track rounding out the collection, the songbird closes the door on one chapter and opens up a new one that is not only healthier but more empowering following the aftermath of a breakup.
In an interview with Country Now, Jordan summed up Still Standing, calling the album “a personal healing journey that walked me through every stage of grief after ending a relationship that was toxic and full of betrayal.” She noted, “This past year, I met the most broken version of myself but also discovered my strongest. I never thought I’d say this, but looking back now, I’m grateful for the experience.”
Through six powerful and purposeful tracks, Jordan hopes her album will “encourage listeners to see that someone who repeatedly hurts you, doesn’t truly love you.”
“The heartbreak can feel almost unbearable,” she said. “But in time it will make sense, especially when you find a love that’s real, safe, and healthy. In my case, I’ll never again tolerate being treated the way I was, and I hope this album inspires others to set the same standard for themselves.”
Inside The Project
Serving as the album opener, the emotionally charged “You Don’t Wanna Know” sets the tone for Still Standing, providing a wake-up call about a man who isn’t who he says he is. The track is followed by the pensive “Tonight I Am,” which finds Jordan retracing the steps of an ex, trying to understand what led to the breakup in the first place.
“Anymore,” meanwhile, offers a turning point for listeners, giving them a break from the sadness. The tune features an uptempo, bright pop/country melody accompanied by lyrics that find Jordan realizing she’s better off alone after having been deceived by someone she thought she could trust.
“Used to think I couldn’t love you anymore, then I did / Now you ain’t gonna hеar that anymore, from my lips / I fell for a ten / Wokе up with a four / And you ain’t the you, that you were before / So I can’t love you anymore,” Jordan sings throughout the impactful chorus of the track.
“I definitely went through stages of denial, which came out in songs like ‘You Don’t Wanna Know’ and ‘Tonight I Am,’” Jordan acknowledges of the first two cuts on the record before opening up about “Anymore.” “This one leans more into the anger stage — but in a fun way. Everything that happened was so shocking that, at some point, all I could do was laugh. This song adds a bit of humor to it all, and it’s just a fun one for the girls who’ve also been through it.”
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To bring the album together in one unified message, Jordan worked closely with Joël Bruyère, who produced Still Standing. She recorded mostly in Nashville, co-writing every track on the record, and teaming up with top-tier Nashville songwriters, including Rick Huckaby, Brian Fuller, Mason Thornley, Jason Saenz, Dave Pittenger, and Derrick Southerland.
“There were definitely some tears along the way – both in the writing room and in the studio,” Jordan shared. “I’m Incredibly grateful to not only work with such talented writers but also with kind friends who supported me in more ways than they probably realize. It’s a special thing to work with creatives who bring both their gifts and their hearts to the table.”
Jordan Recalls Writing Her Favorite Song On The Album
Jordan found herself leaning on Southerland’s creative direction for “Someone Who Comes Back” — a stunning piano ballad about coming to terms with the fact that letting go is the right thing to do rather than returning to a relationship that didn’t work the first time.
“I had the hook ‘I don’t wanna be with someone who comes back, I want to be with someone who never leaves‘ sitting in my phone notes for a while. I brought it up in a few writing sessions, but it never quite landed until I walked into my first write with Derrick Southerland,” Jordan, who also released an accompanying video for the track, recalled.
“As soon as I shared it, he jumped on the piano and started playing this beautiful, lullaby-like melody. Two hours later, we had what ended up being my favorite song on the album.” “It sort of reflects the headspace I’m in right now,” she added. “When I do find love, I know it will be constant and reliable, not something that comes and goes.”
Focusing On Her Career Rather Than Settling Down
These days, Jordan isn’t looking to settle down with anyone though.
“There’s no one special in my life right now. I dedicated this past year to healing, working on my album, and advancing my acting career,” she said. “I needed this time to reflect on the past, so I can eventually be open to what the future might bring with someone else.”
And while she has used her time to heal from a doomed relationship in writing sessions and in the recording studio, surprisingly, Jordan says she didn’t initially intend on creating an album focused on heartbreak and her post-breakup.
“Funny enough, this album wasn’t meant to be a breakup album,” she revealed. “I walked into these writing sessions planning to write love songs but was never truly in that headspace. I didn’t talk much about how I was feeling, but writing these songs helped me process everything. It was through the music that I started to see the reality of what I was going through.”
Jordan, who shares that she struggled with ADHD growing up, added that collaborating on Still Standing was therapeutic. “I feel lucky to have this as an outlet,” she said. “Living with ADHD, I sometimes struggle to find the right words in conversation, but with music and lyrics, it just flows…These songs have been a source of healing for me for so long, but now that they’re released, they don’t just belong to me anymore. They’re for anyone who needs them.”
Still Standing Tracklist:
- “You Don’t Wanna Know”
- “Tonight I Am”
- “Anymore”
- “Can’t Keep Her”
- “Anymore”
- “Someone Who Comes Back”
- “Still Standing”
Got Started In Music At A Young Age
Born and raised in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Jordan began singing in small competitions at age 5. As a child struggling with ADHD, she found home to be her safe space, where she could write songs and hone her craft. After college, Jordan moved to Nashville, calling the decision: “a huge leap starting over in a city where I didn’t know anyone, but it definitely pushed me to take risks. I started going to events and meeting some of my favorite writers in town. I’d say that’s when the real growth began.”
Since embarking on her musical journey, Jordan has reached numerous milestones. In 2022, her song “I Choose You” reached the No. 21 spot on the US Country Billboard Sales Chart and No. 1 on the US iTunes Country Chart after she delivered a live performance of the ballad on ABC’s The Bachelor.
Thus far, she has tallied over 11 million digital streams and gained almost 135K new fans on TikTok. Her achievements don’t stop there. In 2024, Jordan won the Outstanding Country Artist title in CBC Music’s Searchlight Competition. The year prior, she became a semi-finalist in the SiriusXM Top of the Country Competition.
A Triple Threat: Artist, Model, Actress
Jordan is a multi-talented triple threat. Aside from music and modeling, she has earned numerous acting credits, playing various roles on screen for projects like, “Christmas in Maple Hills” (FOX Nation), “Rush For Your Life” (Tubi), “Holly Hobbie” (BYUtv/Hulu), and “Feeling Butterflies” (The Hallmark Channel), along with dual lead acting and singing roles on “A Bluegrass Christmas” (UPtv) and the upcoming “A Country Encore.”
Taking a much-needed breather, she says, “I wrote the album in six months, so now I’m looking forward to slowing down and making space for new life experiences. I’m challenging myself to write more positive songs — ones that aren’t just about relationships, but about life in general. I’m also excited to experiment more with pop sounds rather than traditional country…. I’m continuing to collaborate with my friends in Nashville on music and pursuing acting auditions. I’m setting my sights on either LA or Nashville for the next chapter.”
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