Heidi Vincent is a Vancouver-based country-pop-rock singer-songwriter known for sharp storytelling, heart-on-sleeve honesty, and a little well-placed fire.
Her new single “Mean Jolene” picks up where Dolly Parton left off, a modern, cheeky sequel told from the original woman’s perspective years later, with the kind of clarity that only comes after the dust settles.
Written by Heidi, “Mean Jolene” nods to Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, and Stan Jones, blending classic country roots with a contemporary edge, equal parts edge, sass and karma.
“This one came from a very young part of me… the girl who grew up on classic country, big feelings, and women who told the truth in three minutes flat.” — Heidi Vincent
The story started in Nashville — at Ole Red’s — and the track was brought to life through long time collaborator’s: produced by Winston Hauschild (TreeHouse Studios, Bowen Island), featuring Jerry Wong (Loverboy IEM) on guitars, & Nashville drummer Lee Kelley (Hank Williams J