“Still Standing in the Storm” is a cinematic country-pop ballad that blends raw emotion with poetic resilience. Led by expressive, raspy female vocals over intimate fingerpicked acoustic guitar and ambient textures, the song captures the quiet strength of a woman weathering grief, betrayal, and motherhood.

Set in D Major at 78 BPM, the arrangement builds gradually with soft fiddle, brushed snare, low sustained piano, and optional slide guitar accents. A haunting reversed piano motif echoes the emotional hook, layered with whispered harmonies, ambient swells, and wind textures. The bridge features a key modulation and a spoken “I’m still here” tag, elevating the emotional arc. The outro fades with reversed piano shimmer and ambient pad, reinforcing the theme of survival and hope.

Perfect for fans of Lainey Wilson, Ingrid Andress, and Caitlyn Smith, this song is a powerful anthem for anyone who’s endured heartbreak and still chooses to stand.
Tags: Country Pop, Cinematic Ballad, Female Vocal, Grief & Hope, Emotional Song, Ambient Country, Resilience, Motherhood, Betrayal, Reversed Piano, Spoken Word, Soft Fiddle, Whispered Harmonies, D Major, 78 BPM


Still Standing in the Storm

Hey, I’m Lori DeAnn—a songwriter and vocalist from Fort Worth, Texas. I started writing songs during a time of big personal change, when I realized that the poetry I’d been writing for years was really just music waiting to happen. That’s when everything clicked, and I found my voice again—literally and creatively.

I don’t play an instrument, but I do sing, and I’ve always had a strong feel for how music works—how rhythm, layers, and emotion come together to tell a story. I’m inspired by all kinds of sounds: country, blues, 80s rock, pop—basically anything with a great beat and something real to say.

My songs are all about emotion—falling in love, falling apart, finding yourself again, and working through grief. Music has always helped me say the things I couldn’t quite put into words, and I hope my songs do that for someone else too. Whether it’s a stripped-down vocal or a track full of gospel harmonies and grit, I’m all about truth, healing, and connection.