ep23 Kelsi Mayne deserves this
released Oct 2, 2025
1:20:59

hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Glen Erickson interviews Canadian country artist Kelsi Mayne. Kelsi shares her journey from Windsor, Ontario, growing up in a creative family, and balancing a career in nursing with her passion for music. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to pursue music full-time, the challenges of breaking into the country music scene, and the resilience required to keep going through personal and professional setbacks—including releasing her debut album at the start of the pandemic and navigating heartbreak and loss.

Kelsi opens up about her songwriting process, the influence of artists like Miranda Lambert, and how her diverse background in dance, athletics, and the arts has shaped her unique sound. She talks about the vulnerability in her latest single, “Someone Who Knows,” and the importance of authenticity in her music. The conversation also explores the realities of building a career in country music, from radio tours to festival circuits, and the affirmations and setbacks that come with the territory.

Key Topics:

Creative upbringing and family influences
Transition from nursing to music
Navigating the Canadian country music scene
Overcoming setbacks: pandemic, personal loss, and resilience
Songwriting process and finding her voice
The story behind “Someone Who Knows”
Gender dynamics in music and career transitions
Upcoming projects and what’s next for Kelsi
Artist Links:

Website: https://www.kelsimayne.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsimayne/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KelsiMayne

Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.

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Almost Famous Enough Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o1PRD2X0i3Otmpn8vi2zP?si=1ece497360564480

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction 
00:02:51 Interview with Kelsi Mayne Begins 
00:03:18 Kelsi's Current Projects and Life in North Bay 
00:07:17 Kelsi's Musical Influences and Early Career 
00:11:04 The Role of Family and Early Inspirations 
00:20:54 Transition to Songwriting and Guitar 
00:33:17 Navigating the Country Music Scene 
00:38:28 Overcoming Personal and Professional Challenges 
00:51:10 Heartfelt Reflections on Family and Songwriting 
00:51:36 The Power of Connection and Performance 
00:52:07 Podcast Purpose and Family Legacy 
00:53:11 Discussing the New Single: Someone Who Knows 
00:54:17 Exploring Songwriting Techniques and Themes 
00:55:48 Deep Dive into Male Psychology and Mental Health 
00:59:45 The Art of Disguising Truth in Songwriting 
01:03:13 Recording and Producing New Music 
01:08:03 Future Plans and Upcoming Projects 
01:12:05 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude 
01:13:14 Post-Fame with Alexi