COUNTRY-POP TRIO JUST JAYNE BRING BRAVADO TO BREAKUP BLUES ON NEW SINGLE ‘DEATH & TAXES’
RISING ALL-FEMALE ACT TO MAKE INTERNATIONAL DEBUT AT C2C FESTIVAL IN LONDON NEXT MONTH
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LONDON, U.K. / NASHVILLE, T.N. – (Feb. 20, 2026) – Today, all-female trio Just Jayne return with their radiant new single “Death & Taxes.” The country-pop powerhouse’s first new music of 2026, “Death & Taxes” delivers a sharp-witted takedown of an all-too-predictable ex. Go HERE to listen to “Death & Taxes,” check out the video HERE.
A Nashville-based outfit comprised of singer/songwriters Taylor Edwards, Jillian Steele, and Rachel Wiggins, Just Jayne recently landed on the “RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch” roundup from Taste of Country, who noted that “Just Jayne are bringing beautiful three-part harmonies back to country music.” On “Death & Taxes,” the trio layer those lush and lively harmonies into a bubbly but biting post-breakup anthem that skips the heartache and goes straight for unapologetic sass.
Produced by Matt Geroux (Josh Ross, Canaan Cox), “Death & Taxes” finds Just Jayne stepping into the role of a self-assured woman who knows her ex’s playbook by heart (the opening lines: “Don’t need a psychic / I got a feeling / You’re at the bar / Taking shots with Stephen / You’re gonna wake up / You’re gonna feel it / You’re gonna think of me while you stare at the ceiling”). With its sly humor, poetic turns of phrase, and nod to the inevitability of death and taxes, the song’s sing-along-ready chorus reframes missing her as just another certainty of life (“Just as sure as the world’s gonna turn / You’re gonna turn that truck back my way / Just as sure as the sun’s gonna burn / It’s gonna hurt when you hear my name”). Spun with lush mandolin lines, bright banjo riffs, and soulful pedal-steel tones, “Death & Taxes” ultimately adds a dose of much-needed bravado to the post-breakup blues.
Tonight in Atlanta, Just Jayne will continue their recent run as support for singer/songwriter Maddox Batson. After making their international debut by performing at C2C Festival in London next month, the trio will join multi-platinum hitmaker Nate Smith on the road in April. Known for their dazzling live show, Just Jayne have previously toured with superstars like Maddie & Tae, Billy Currington, and Tyler Hubbard. Go HERE for more info on their upcoming live dates.
Co-written by Just Jayne, Sam Sumser, and Sean Small, “Death & Taxes” marks the follow-up to their fun-loving and feel-good single “Climate Change” — an October release featured on the star-studded Nobody Wants This Season 2: The Soundtrack. Since making their debut just over a year ago with “This Morning” (written in response to Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” and told from the female point-of-view), they’ve also brought their whip-smart songcraft to acclaimed songs like “Breathe” (an August release that landed on Holler’s “Best New Country” playlist) and “The Way We Were” (hailed by Celeb Secrets as a “nostalgic rom-com wrapped in dreamy harmonies and country-pop sparkle”).
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ABOUT JUST JAYNE:
A rising force in country music, Just Jayne unites three passionate singer-songwriters – Taylor Edwards, Jillian Steele, and Rachel Wiggins — who’ve dreamed up their own signature blend of breathtaking harmonies, feel-good hooks, and deeply relatable storytelling. Thanks to the irresistible power of singles like “Climate Change” (a fall 2025 release featured on the official soundtrack to the blockbuster rom-com “Nobody Wants This”), the Nashville-based trio have recently turned up on artist-to-watch lists from the likes of The Tennessean and Taste of Country (who featured the group on its “RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch” roundup and noted that “Just Jayne are bringing beautiful three-part harmonies back to country music”). After first connecting as songwriting majors at Belmont University, Just Jayne formed in 2023 and experienced explosive TikTok growth before they’d even released any music, catching the attention of superstars like Kelsea Ballerini and Meghan Trainor. Managed by The Core Entertainment, the trio introduced their timeless yet fresh country sound with the early-2025 single “This Morning” and later delivered can’t-miss standouts like “Breathe” (an August release that landed on Holler’s “Best New Country” playlist). With their latest live dates including a February run as support for Maddox Batson and touring with multi-platinum hitmaker Nate Smith in April—as well as making their international debut by performing at C2C Festival in London in March—they’ve also toured with Maddie & Tae, Billy Currington, and Tyler Hubbard, in addition to taking the stage at leading festivals like CMA Fest. With more new music on the way, Just Jayne released “Death & Taxes” in February 2026.
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