Olivia Mae Graham’s debut album focuses on lyrics

Olivia Mae Graham’s debut album is now available as a CD, vinyl record and digitally. The newly released CD and vinyl versions have two bonus songs. (Submitted Photo)

Chris Abbott, Post Correspondent

Local country artist Olivia Mae Graham’s debut album, Nobody, is now available digitally, along with vinyl and CDs.

“We just got our vinyl records and CDs,” said Graham. “There are two bonus songs on the vinyl and CD… and those two songs will also be available (digitally) in 2026 – a deluxe edition to come in the new year.”

Pre-sales exceeded her expectations, she said.

“I am glad that we did a pre-sale because we were able to order more than I anticipated. It definitely shocked me. It’s really cool to be able to see people own something that I worked so hard on over these past few years.”

“This project has been such a long time coming,” said Graham, who over the last five years has written hundreds of songs.

“It’s something that I have been working towards my entire life. So, to actually have it here, and to see it in a physical form, something I can hold and feel, is… I don’t even know how to describe it. It’s just so, so cool.”

Graham is proud of the songs selected for her debut album. They focused on the lyrics, she said, and ‘every song counted’ and had a purpose on the album.

“I am so glad that we took the time because it is a work of art that I am so deeply proud of and I can’t wait to continue sharing it into the new year.

“I really think I’ve been able to process ‘life’ through songwriting. It’s something that I do on a daily basis. Some people drink a coffee every morning, I have to sit down and write, and just see what comes out. Every day it’s different.

“Unfortunately, in the process, there were songs that were going to be on the album… then next day I wrote a better song. So, there’s so many songs that nobody’s going to get to hear.”

Graham’s earlier releases have been singles, she noted.

“I think that’s a good way to do it, to have stepping stones, and to give people a little tidbit at a time. Then build towards an album. It has been a fun process for us.”

On Dec. 7, Graham performed at her Third Annual Christmas Show and Album Release Celebration at the Hungarian Hall in Delhi, presented by Advanced Towing, a tradition she started in Tillsonburg. Proceeds from the cash raffles were donated to the Norfolk Help Centre to support local families this holiday season.

Nobody marks a pivotal moment in Olivia Mae’s rising career. With accomplishments that include a CMAOntario Breakthrough Artist of the Year nomination and a Songwriter of the Year nomination at the Manitoba Country Music Awards, Graham continues to establish herself as one of Canada’s most exciting emerging country voices. Her YouTube series, The Moments In Between, alongside her dynamic live performances, has helped cultivate a loyal and growing fan base across Ontario.