Just in time for Mother’s Day, country artist Jenny Tolman is embracing life’s journey with the release of her emotional new single, “Baby Steps,” available now on all streaming platforms. Written alongside Dan Harrison and Emily Kroll, the song serves as a reflective anthem about perseverance, healing, and the small moments that ultimately shape who we become.
Blending warm nostalgia with Tolman’s signature storytelling style, “Baby Steps” explores the winding road from heartbreak to happiness while celebrating personal growth and motherhood. The track arrives as one of Tolman’s most heartfelt releases to date, offering listeners a reminder that even the smallest steps forward can lead to life-changing moments.
“‘Baby Steps’ is a full circle story of how even though life can be hard to navigate through at times, if you just make one small move every day, you’ll get farther than you could’ve ever dreamed,” Tolman shared. “The production is very reminiscent of early Taylor Swift to me — which I love, because it makes me think back to what I was listening to when I first started writing as a kid, and look at where those ‘baby steps’ have led me to!”
Sonically, the track leans into a soft country-pop sound layered with emotional sincerity and youthful charm, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that mirrors the reflective nature of the lyrics. Tolman’s ability to balance vulnerability with optimism gives the song a relatable quality that resonates far beyond its Mother’s Day timing.
The release follows Tolman’s bold previous single, “Show Pony,” a sharp and theatrical breakup anthem that showcased a completely different side of the artist. Accompanied by a visually striking 1920s circus-inspired music video filled with vintage glamour and carnival aesthetics, “Show Pony” highlighted Tolman’s creative versatility and storytelling instincts.
Beyond her music releases, Tolman continues building momentum following her appearance on CBS and Paramount+’s music competition series The Road, produced by Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan. As one of 12 contestants featured on the docu-style series, Tolman performed as an opening act for Keith Urban in venues across the country, gaining national exposure while further establishing herself as one of country music’s rising voices.
Tolman also remains committed to supporting women in country music through her annual event, Cowgirls at The Cowboy, the nation’s only all-female country music festival held at the iconic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson, Wyoming. Now preparing for its fifth year, Tolman once again serves as curator, host, and performer for the growing event.
With “Baby Steps,” Jenny Tolman offers more than just a timely Mother’s Day release — she delivers a heartfelt reminder that growth rarely happens all at once. Sometimes, it happens one small step at a time.
