Sarah Jane Nelson - I'm Not Broken (Official Video)

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A PERSONAL NOTE ABOUT THIS SONG:

Writing this record was truly a therapeutic practice for me. I went through some tough times for a number of years before I finally left my marriage, but once it was over, I still had so much work to do to heal. As I navigated the challenges of single mom life, songwriting was a Godsend. The incredible community here in Nashville was a safe place for me to work through the struggles and feel supported. When I wrote "I'm Not Broken" with Kenny Foster we set out to create a song that was not just about me but about something bigger than me.

As I tried out the songs from this new record at The Bluebird Cafe over the last few years, I was so moved when people would come up to me after the show and say that "I'm Not Broken" really resonated with them. Some would share their own personal stories of struggling to overcome wounds from the past and move forward. Sometimes we all need to be reminded that we're not broken, we're not done, and we’re not alone. My dream is to have this song heard by every person who needs to hear it.

This video was a tricky one to create because I knew the only way to do the song justice was to really go there and be raw and honest in my performance. I spent many years as a professional actor on Broadway and touring the U.S. and Europe so it was a fun chance to use my acting and film experience to tell this story. Jeremy Burchard did a great job with the cinematography and editing, and we shot it in Nashville at an old electrical transfer station. The light was streaming in and it was magical. I was nervous to dance in the video but I went for it. I used to be a professional dancer but it's been years since I did that sort of thing. I originally hired an amazing dancer but then decided that the best way to be real and tell the story honestly, was to do it myself. I'm thrilled how it turned out and I hope the video will connect with and inspire viewers.

Thank you for listening, watching, sharing, subscribing, and following my journey. As an independent artist, I go directly to you with songs that I hope are meaningful. Your support and encouragement mean so much.

Love and Gratitude,
Sarah Jane

Credits:
I'm Not Broken by Sarah Jane Nelson and Kenny Foster
Produced by Brian Irwin (Monster Studios in East Nashville, TN)
Mastered by Pete Lyman (Infrasonic Sound, Nashville, TN)