Ever wish your life came with leather seats, cruise control, and a killer soundtrack? Look no further. Canadian singer-songwriter Francine Honey’s single *’Cadillac’* is a joyful, high-octane ode to blazing your own trail with horsepower and heart. With lap steel licks and a hook, you’ll be humming for days, ‘Cadillac’ is the feel-good anthem for anyone who’s ever wanted to floor it — in heels.
Francine Honey is a little bit country, a little bit folk, a little bit blues — and all heart. An internationally acclaimed, bilingual artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Francine has racked up accolades including 2023 Songwriter of the Year from the Austin Songwriting Group and multiple international songwriting wins. Her seventh album, *Rockets In My Boots*, is just around the bend, and ‘Cadillac’ is one of the shiniest gems in the garage.
“I grew up in the pits — literally,” Francine laughs. “My dad raced snowmobiles and cars, and we owned a stock car racetrack. There were more weekends at the track than the mall, that’s for sure.” The song’s inspiration started with a riff on her Ben Harper Asher lap steel and a songwriting group prompt. “I heard the word ‘Cadillac’ and boom — I was off to the races.”
Honey isn’t just waxing nostalgic. ‘Cadillac’ blends memories of her dad’s classic Eldorado with her own drive to carve a path in male-dominated spaces — from IT to country music. “I can do anything,” she sings. “Burning down the track in my Cadillac.” It’s playful, empowering, and radiates pure joy.
“This song is for anyone embracing their own curves and swerves,” says Francine. “You can be a classy car chick, break the mold, and still chase what you deserve.” The result? A bluesy rockin’ anthem featuring the legendary Fats Kaplin and produced by Grammy-nominated Neilson Hubbard — best enjoyed with the top down and volume up.
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The song’s bridge comes straight from her dad’s advice: *“Life’s like that car / It’s gonna fly by girl / So hit the gas / Then enjoy the ride.”* That advice — and those Sunday drives — fuel the soul of this song.
While the track revs with sass, underneath the hood it’s classic Francine: honest, hopeful, and grounded in lived experience. “It’s a reminder to take the wheel in your own life.”
*’Cadillac’* is out now on all streaming platforms. It’s already a finalist in the ASGI Rock category — not bad for a song born in the fast lane and raised on grit, grace, and gasoline.
Whether you’re chasing dreams, healing heartbreak, or just running errands with the windows down, Francine Honey’s *’Cadillac’* is your new musical co-pilot.
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