HAYLEY JENSEN UNLEASHES AN UNTAMED ANTHEM OF FREEDOM-\u2018WILD AS THE WIND\u2019\u000f\u000fTHE 5X GOLDEN GUITAR & COUNTRYTOWN AWARD FINALIST CONTINUES HER GLOBAL EXPANSION, COUPLING ARETURN TO THE UK FOR A PRESTIGIOUS FESTIVAL, ALONGSIDE PBR AUSTRALIA ARENA SHOWS & A MASSIVE NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR\u000f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the blazing success of her Top 20 Countrytown radio hit \u2018BURN IT DOWN\u2019, Australia\u2019s highest-selling female country artist and 5x Golden Guitar Finalist Hayley Jensen returns with her most liberating and deeply personal single yet, \u2018WILD AS THE WIND\u2019.\u000f\u000fIf \u2018BURN IT DOWN\u2019 lit the fire, \u2018WILD AS THE WIND\u2019 is the roaring hurricane that propels Jensen into a bold new era of artistic and personal freedom. Continuing the narrative of reclaiming her power, this track is an infectious, cinematic country-pop anthem about breaking free from the expectations of others, embracing a wild spirit, and taking a giant leap of faith for love.\u000f\u000fWritten from raw, lived experience, the story traces Jensen\u2019s profound journey of leaving a past relationship where she was pressured to give up her music career and settle for a “normal” life, to realizing her spirit could never be tamed. The story culminates in a real-life adventure – following the true love of her life on an adventure across the world.\u000f\u000f\u201c\u2018WILD AS THE WIND\u2019 is about refusing to let your spirit be caged. About trusting that pull inside you toward the life you\u2019re meant to live, even when it feels terrifying. I wrote it for anyone who\u2019s ever felt too wild for the box they were expected to fit into. It\u2019s about freedom, adventure, healing, and finding the kind of love that runs along beside you, cheering you on, instead of holding you back. I really wanted to capture that pure spirit of freedom and adventure, and I hope it inspires everyone who hears it to run toward their own passions.\u201d says Hayley.\u000f\u000fMusically, the track signals an exciting sonic evolution for Jensen. Produced by multi award-winner, Liam Quinn, it features driving percussive layers, soaring powerhouse vocals, catchy fiddle and whistle hooks with \u2018Stomp & Holler\u2019 energy. The song marries a polished country-pop sensibility with an organic edge, building in intensity with a relentless momentum that sweeps you away.\u000f\u000fThe release lands during a monumental year of global and domestic momentum for Jensen. Fresh off an explosive debut performance at CMC Rocks QLD – Australia\u2019s largest international country music festival – and high-octane shows at Meatstock Toowoomba & Gippsland, Jensen has been dominating festival stages and solidifying her status as a premier live act.\u000f\u000fContinuing her expansion into international markets, Jensen is set to fly across the world this August to perform in the UK at The Long Road Festival-one of Britain\u2019s largest and most prestigious international country music festivals. UK fans will also catch her at an exclusive headline side show in Birmingham. This marks the second year in a row (and third time) Jensen has been invited to perform at festivals in the UK. Last year she lit up the stage at \u2018Buckle & Boots\u2019 Manchester, headlined the new country stage at \u2018In It Together\u2019 Wales, as well as playing acoustic shows in Birmingham & London.\u000f\u000fJensen\u2019s international sprint will be a whirlwind this year, as she must swiftly return down under to front a massive domestic schedule, including showcasing at BIGSOUND 2026, the Southern Hemisphere\u2019s largest music industry gathering and new music showcase.\u000f\u000fThe second half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of Hayley\u2019s busiest yet as she brings her high-energy show to massive arenas across the country for PBR Australia events, including Melbourne\u2019s John Cain Arena and the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, alongside the Triple B Rodeo in Caboolture, QLD with more festival appearances to be announced soon.\u000f\u000fIn addition to a packed festival calendar, fans can also look forward to catching Hayley live on a massive Headline Tour presented by Wheelhouse Agency and assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia & Music Australia\u2019s \u2018Contemporary Music Touring Grant\u2019. Allowing Hayley to connect with even more fans across the country than ever before.\u000f\u000fWith career streams now surging well past the 9 million mark, her second ARIA #1 Album Country Soul remaining a permanent fixture in the ARIA Top 10 Australian Country Album Chart & a new record on the way in 2027, Hayley Jensen is operating at the peak of her powers with no intention of slowing down.\u000f\u000f\u2018WILD AS THE WIND\u2019 is a fearless declaration of self-belief, a celebration of love against all odds, and a reminder that some spirits are simply born to be free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
HAYLEY JENSEN UNLEASHES AN UNTAMED ANTHEM OF FREEDOM-\u2018WILD AS THE WIND\u2019\u000f\u000fTHE 5X GOLDEN GUITAR & COUNTRYTOWN AWARD FINALIST CONTINUES HER GLOBAL EXPANSION, COUPLING ARETURN TO THE UK FOR A PRESTIGIOUS FESTIVAL, ALONGSIDE PBR AUSTRALIA ARENA SHOWS & A MASSIVE NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR\u000f Following the blazing success of her Top 20 Countrytown radio hit \u2018BURN IT … Continue reading “Hayley Jensen – Wild As The Wind”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2951"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2951\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2952,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2951\/revisions\/2952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}