There’s something happening with Angelica Appelman, and you can hear it immediately on her new single, “Half-Hearted.”

The Stratford, Ontario-based country artist has always had the voice and presence. Think the strength of Shania Twainwith the emotional depth of Martina McBride — but filtered through a modern, hook-driven lens that feels current without trying too hard.

“Half-Hearted” dives into something a lot of people don’t talk about enough: finally being in a healthy relationship… and still not knowing how to trust it. That internal battle of wanting to give your whole heart, but instinctively protecting a piece of it. Waiting for the shoe to drop even when nothing’s wrong.

And that’s what makes this one hit.

It’s personal. You can feel that these lyrics weren’t pulled out of thin air — they were lived. The song balances vulnerability with confidence. It’s upbeat, it moves, it feels good — but underneath it, there’s real reflection. The bridge especially captures that push and pull, almost like your thoughts spiraling in real time.

Since “Happy Place” crossed the million-stream mark, Angelica’s momentum has been building — festivals, radio support, bigger stages. But this single feels different. More grounded. More self-aware. Less chasing a sound and more owning one.

“Half-Hearted” isn’t just another release. It feels like an artist stepping fully into who she is.

And that’s when things start to get interesting.