Songs of Solace (Pt2): Jessi Alexander's Journey through Faith & Grief
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🟥 GUEST: JESSI ALEXANDER
Jessi Alexander is a celebrated singer-songwriter whose exceptional talent has made a lasting mark on the country music landscape. Born in Jackson, Tennessee, and raised on a steady diet of classic country and rock influences, Jessi moved to Nashville to pursue her dreams of songwriting and quickly established herself as a force to be reckoned with.
Jessi's songwriting prowess has led to a string of hits for some of country music's biggest names. She co-wrote the inspirational anthem "The Climb," performed by Miley Cyrus, which became a major crossover success. Her poignant and award-winning song "I Drive Your Truck," performed by Lee Brice, earned critical acclaim, including CMA and ACM Song of the Year honors, and reached #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Jessi also penned chart-toppers for Blake Shelton, including "Drink on It" and the deeply moving "Mine Would Be You."
With a knack for crafting songs that capture human experience, Jessi Alexander's work blends heartfelt storytelling with powerful melodies, making her a sought-after collaborator in the industry. Beyond her success as a songwriter, Jessi continues to perform and release her own music, sharing her authentic voice and artistry with fans worldwide. Whether behind the scenes or on stage, Jessi Alexander's influence and passion for music shine through every note she writes and sings.
🟥 HOST: BRAD WARREN
Brad and Brett Warren started as recording artists in their hometown of Tampa, Fl. They moved to Nashville in 1995 and, in 1997, signed a record deal with RCA records. They made three albums for RCA’s sister label BNA Records; in addition, they had one independent release on 429 Records called “Well Deserved Obscurity.” During that time, they toured extensively as an opening act for Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and many other artists. As artists, they have had 7 Billboard Top 40 hits. Since then, McGraw took an interest in their songwriting and has recorded over 30 of their songs.
They were both celebrity judges on the 2nd season of “Nashville Star.” In 2005 and 2006, they had their own reality series on CMT called “Barely Famous, The Warren Brothers.” Their sense of humor has landed them as part-time radio personalities, and they’ve even had a few film cameos. They were CMA nominees for Duo of the Year for six straight years and had Grammy nominations for Song of the Year (“If You’re Reading This”) and CMA Song of the Year (“Anyway”). In 2013 the duo won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Original Song for ‘Good Afternoon America,’ the theme song for the ABC program ‘Good Afternoon America,’ which they co-wrote with Little Big Town.
Brad, drawing from his own heartbreaking experience of losing his eldest son, Sage, to an accidental fentanyl overdose in May 2020, brings a powerful perspective to the Good Grief Good God Show shaped by experiencing every parent's worst nightmare and 18 years of sobriety, creating a fabric of authenticity and vulnerability.
🟥SHOW: THE GOOD GRIEF GOOD GOD SHOW
Join Brad on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays for "Raw, Honest Conversation about Surviving Things that Suck," featuring a diverse range of special guests, from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Sheryl Crow to Hall of Fame Songwriters and Olympic Gold Medalists. To learn more about the show and our guest, and to access this episode both in audio format and on YouTube, visit: https://goodgriefgoodgodshow.com/.
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