Jess Antonette isn’t here to shrink, and her new single makes sure you don’t either.
The Nashville-based pop-country artist just dropped “Much Too Much,” a bold, banjo-laced summer anthem with all the attitude of a wild west showdown and none of the apologies. It’s fiery, cheeky, and drenched in swagger — basically, the musical equivalent of kicking off your heels and dancing on the bar.
Written by Antonette and her longtime friend Chelsey Stallings, the track throws subtlety out the window in the best way possible. With a driving train beat, western textures, and Antonette’s raw, commanding vocals, “Much Too Much” serves as a middle finger to anyone who’s ever told a woman to tone it down. If you’ve ever been called “too loud,” “too emotional,” or (you guessed it) “too much,” this one’s for you.
Behind the scenes, the single was brought to life by Dan Synn (production, mixing, mastering), Nicholas William (co-production), and Andy Ellison (additional instrumentation) — a team that matched Antonette’s fearless energy step for step.
Antonette isn’t new to the spotlight. She’s sung backup for legends like The Goo Goo Dolls, Melissa Etheridge, and Michael Bolton, and she’s become a behind-the-scenes force in Nashville, curating top-tier showcases like Heavy Hitters and The Big Daddy Showcase. Through it all, one thing’s remained clear: Jess Antonette isn’t here to play small.
“Gosh, it’s exhausting always being expected to shrink just to make other people comfortable. I’m not doing it. I don’t believe anyone is too much — maybe we’re just too much for the wrong people; you just need to find your people,” she says. “The truth is, I’m not intimidating — they’re simply intimidated. Women shouldn’t feel like there’s something wrong with them for feeling deeply, dreaming big, speaking boldly, or being loud and opinionated. You’re not a b*tch if you’re direct. Some of us weren’t made to blend in. Be too much. Take up space. Make them uncomfortable. And above all — never apologize for who you are if your heart is in the right place.”
With an EP on the way this fall, “Much Too Much” is just the beginning.
