Grab your cowboy hat and a box of tissues because Canadian country sensation Mitch Zorn is about to hit you right in the feels with his new single, “Back To You.”
This isn’t just another heartbreak tune—it’s a cinematic journey through late-night longing and those impossible-to-resist romantic disasters we all know too well. Think of it as a soundtrack to your next midnight drive, where memories of that person creep up on you like a haunting ghost in cowboy boots.
The track opens with a delicate piano line that feels like the calm before an emotional storm. But before you can get too comfortable, in swoops a smoldering steel guitar, giving the song that warm, bittersweet ache country fans live for. As Mitch’s voice glides over the instrumentals, you’re transported to a world of reckless desire and nostalgia—you know, the kind of love that’s no good for you but keeps pulling you back in any way. It’s dangerously relatable.
“Back To You” is more than just a catchy tune; it’s also the title track for Mitch’s upcoming debut album, and if this song is any indicator, we’re in for a rollercoaster of emotions and toe-tapping hooks. Zorn’s knack for storytelling shines as he paints vivid scenes of heartbreak and hope. Honestly, if your heart’s been through the wringer recently, you’re going to feel seen.
This rising star from Nakusp, BC, is no stranger to turning heads. He burst onto the scene last year with his breakout single “Home,” a track that climbed to #38 on Canadian Country radio and was the #1 Most-Added across all radio formats in its first week.
We’re talking major accolades here: Rogers One to Watch, iHeart Radio’s Future Star, New Country’s Trending Track, and Acadia’s Breakout Artist. Not to mention over a million streams to date! Clearly, Mitch Zorn isn’t just knocking on country music’s door—he’s kicked it wide open.
With “Back To You,” he’s proving once again that he’s a force to be reckoned with in the Canadian country music scene. Whether you’re nursing a broken heart or just vibing to the beauty of bittersweet nostalgia, this track is bound to hit home—literally.
“Back To You” explores themes of longing and reckless desire. Can you tell us more about the inspiration behind the song and any personal experiences that shaped its story?”
Haha, although the song isn’t actually drawn from a real story specifically, the melody is what brought it to life in my head. I remember I was on the road for work, and I was driving back to my camp, and I remember the melody just kind of fell into my head, and a lot of times when I write, that happens. There are usually a few lines or words that follow, so I just followed the song and the vibe and just let it be what it was gonna be.
The song features cinematic elements like a delicate piano and steel guitar. How did you and your production team develop the track’s sonic atmosphere to match its emotional themes?
I think early on in the day in the studio, my producers kind of came to the realization that simple was gonna be their best method to proceed with this song. It just had such a cool groove that we wanted there to be space to let that groove move and let the timing do its thing so we just kept it lowkey and let it speak for itself in a sense.
Your breakout single “Home” made waves in Canadian Country music last year. How has that success impacted your creative process and approach to your upcoming debut album?
To be honest, I’m very grateful and so proud of how well that release did, but I try not to think about that stuff too much as far as my creative process goes. I’ve learned that if you're trying to force a certain outcome or recreate an outcome per se, then you tend to lose the magic of what makes creating a song such a cool thing, so I just try to be as present with it as possible.
You’re about to embark on the Off The Record Tour with Dillon James and Allison Daniels. What can fans expect from these live shows, and how do you prepare for performing in different cities?
Yeah, I mean, this was my first time playing shows out east, and I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but I’ve learned with uncertainty that you have to just be present and let it be what it's gonna be. You can’t always control every situation, so you just try to focus on the things you can control, like the way you perform a song or speak to a crowd. You just do it to the best of your ability each time, and that's all you can really do, and get good sleep!
You’ve experienced a meteoric rise in a short time. What advice would you give to aspiring country artists trying to make their mark in the industry today?
Ah, man, thank you. I would say I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I’m just getting started, so be patient, believe in yourself and your craft, and the right audience will find you when it's time. This business is tough, but it's the love of the game, so to speak, that will sustain you through that!