Podcast appearances and mentions of Jessi Alexander

In this episode, we chat with Brad Tursi of Old Dominion about his first-ever solo album, Parallel Love. Brad opens up about the personal experiences that inspired the album, from back porch melodies to love stories that never quite happened. We'll hear about his songwriting process, collaborations with artists like Stephen Wilson Jr. and Jessi Alexander, and how stepping out of Old Dominion's democratic structure gave him a new creative outlet. Tune in for an intimate conversation about the songs that only Brad could sing and the stories that make them unforgettable.

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We continue our Music City Series today with Jon Randall and Jessi Alexander Stewart. You may not have ever met them, but you're sure acquainted with their songs. The Climb by Miley Cyrus, I Drive Your Truck by Lee Brice, Drink on It by Blake Shelton, Tin Man by Miranda Lambert, Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss, and so many more. In fact, between the two of them, they have more awards and hit songs than we can count. And they are two of the kindest people we know. We cannot wait for you to listen in on this wise and hilarious conversation with our friends, Jessi and Jon Randall. . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessi Alexander is a Nashville country music songwriter and artist originally from Jackson, TN. She has written songs for many major label artists including Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton, Patty Loveless and many more. Her song “I Drive Your Truck” - which was recorded by Lee Brice - won song of the year at both the CMA and ACM awards in 2013. In addition to her country songwriting success, Jessi is perhaps best known for co-writing the song “The Climb” for Miley Cyrus. In this episode we discuss Jessi's journey, her constant reinvention, and her love of songwriting.New Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

We cried, we laughed and we told stories... this episode with guest Shanna Jackman is filled with emotion and information. Along her road performing music, Shanna has worn many hats including a reserve police officer and dispatcher for her local police department. Her dedication to public service is second to none! She even has a tribute song that she co-wrote that is dedicated to Public Safety Dispatchers (first responders) that has surpassed 3 Million views. Shanna, Lance Carpenter and Ayla Brown wrote "Answer The Call" to honor those that are calmly there when you need them during your most critical moments.   The emotional roller coaster that Shanna went through during our interview was hard for John and Mark to watch.  Shanna was very close to Paul Monti a Gold Star Father. Paul passed away at the age of 76 just days before we sat down. If you don't know the story, here you go... Massachusetts native, US Army Sergeant First Class Jared Monti, died while serving in Afghanistan in 2006. Jared was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2009. Jared's father, Paul, has driven Jared's truck since his death as a way to remember and feel connected to him. Paul's story inspired the 2013 #1 Country Song recorded by Lee Brice, “I Drive Your Truck” written by Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, and Jimmy Yeary. The truck, a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 became a symbol of a father's love and a place would take friends for rides and tell the story of Jared's life. Shanna was fortunate to be able to spend time riding in the truck with Paul. Shanna and Paul became friends through their shared experiences supporting The Gold Star Families and all military memorial organizations.   Shanna Jackman, while known for her many performances of the National Anthem (for the Boston Bruins, Red Sox, Celtics, Revolution and many other numerous charity, Military and sporting events), is also a Nashville recording artist having released her first self titled EP in 2013. Shanna has had the opportunity to be featured with artists such as Ronnie Dunn, Blake Shelton, Sara Evans, Gretchen Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Alan Jackson, Darryl Worley, Lee Brice, Little Big Town, Collin Raye, Jo-Dee Messina, and Steve Azar. Check out "In My Truck" and hear a true story about her Ford F150 and how this girl left her ex in a cloud of dust!  Listen in to Episode 16 and hear some great stories from Shanna and hear some advice for aspiring artists.  Find more about Shanna at https://shannajackman.com/home. Also on socials: https://www.facebook.com/shannajackmanmusic https://www.youtube.com/user/shannajackmanmusic https://www.instagram.com/shannajackman/ https://soundcloud.com/shanna-jackman-1 We were also very fortunate to have been invited to record the podcast at Featherglass Studio, home of Ellen and John Sharpe. Ellen is the designer responsible for this showcase home and it definitely has the wow factor. You can find Featherglass on Instagram. Thank you for hosting us John and Ellen. #ShannaJackman #PaulMonti #JaredMonti #GoldStarFamilies #LeeBrice #IDriveYourTruck #LanceCarpenter #AylaBrown #InMyTruck #RonnieDunn #BlakeShelton #SaraEvans #GretchenWilson #DierksBentley #AlanJackson #DarrylWorley #LeeBrice #LittleBigTown #Collin Raye #Jo-DeeMessina #SteveAzar #JessiAlexander #Connie Harrington #JimmyYeary #featherglass --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musiciansandbeyond/support

By the age of nine, Jessi Alexander had taught herself how to play Elvis Presley's “Love Me Tender” by ear on her grandparent's piano. By the time she was 11 years old, she was already writing her own songs. Alexander first gained prominence thanks to her work on Miley Cyrus' “The Climb.” Throughout her career, she's collaborated with multiple artists including Luke Combs, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Midland, Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Trisha Yearwood, Celine Dion, Ashley Monroe and Midland. Additionally, she's earned an NSAI Song of the Year honor, as well as ACM and CMA awards for Song of the Year with Lee Brice's “I Drive Your Truck.” Listening to Jessi, you'll wish you were a songwriter.

Singer/ Songwriter Jessi Alexander has written five #1 songs, including “The Climb,” which became the anthem for Miley Cyrus' box office hit, “The Hannah Montana Movie.” She discusses her humble Tennessee roots, and her remarkable career in the country music business.

Montreal's Manny Blu is getting ready to release his new EP DEViL on August 20th. The project features five songs written by some of Nashville's best writers including Ryan Beaver, Jessi Alexander, JT Harding, Brinley Addington, Anthony Smith, Michael Hardy, Craig Wiseman, Aaron Eshuis, Joe Clemmons and Logan Wall. Featured on the album is the single "Valet" featuring fellow Montreal artist Brittany Kennel released in early July. “Valet” tells the story of a couple falling in love while experiencing some of the most cherished Nashville spots, romanticizing the place that Manny now calls home.   While definitely one of the most traditional country-sounding songs found on DEViL, Manny continues to push his punk-inspired mentality forward by embracing the fact that an acoustic country ballad is the perfect, unexpected addition to the EP tracklist. Being a former hockey player & MMA fighter, Manny knows that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. So when Covid derailed live shows, he launched his own live performance series Live & Turned Up on his Official YouTube page. The series "Live & Turned Up" finds Manny performing a mix of original songs, fan favourites, and unexpected covers. Manny describes the new EP as “an ensemble of songs that have a variety of skill sets and sides of me as an artist that I haven't shown before, and is probably the most complete project I've released to date. I think DEViL has elements that call back to what I've released before and what I have coming next.” With the EP's singles "Train" and "Valet already released, Manny just dropped a third single, the weekend party anthem "Circle Up" featuring singer-songwriter Blaine Holcomb lending his vocal talents to it.  

We talked to Jessi Alexander about her latest album "Decatur County Red" and how those songs came together. We also learn about her album from 2014 "Down Home". She tells us about writing "The Climb" and how it ended up being a major hit. We also learn more about her Blake Shelton cuts, their friendship, and more! Follow Jessi on Instagram and Twitter @Jessilalexander Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @snapbackctry

Well, it’s CMA Fest week, and for the first time in my literal lifetime, it’s not happening. We all hate it; Nashville hates it; country fans hate it. But in spite of missing our favorite Broadway weekend of the year, we’ve got one of the city’s most genuine, successful, talented female singer/songwriters with us today to talk all things music, creativity, and, you guessed it, Enneagram. You may not know Jessi Alexander, but you absolutely know her music. Born in Jackson, TN to what she calls a “blue collar but richly creative family,” music, particularly country music, captivated Jessi as a West Tennessee kid. She’s since been in Nashville for 20 years and has been a Grammy nominee as well as a CMA & ACM song of the year award winner. She’s written with and for a countless number of top tier recording artists, a few of which you might recognize: Miley Cyrus, 2009, "The Climb"      In her early twenties, Jessi found herself at rock bottom, struggling to keep her contract as a songwriter all while being her mother’s primary care taker as she battled and eventually passed away from ovarian cancer. She gives us the miraculous inside scoop on how this chart-topping, cross-genre hit of her lament and hopelessness in almost giving up her career actually buoyed her back into the success she’s sustained for the past decade. “I still marvel at that song and feel so blessed to be a part of it,” she humbly admits. She even taught Miley how to play it on guitar. Blake Shelton, 2012/2013, "Drink on It" & "Mine Would Be You" She shares the depth of hers and Blake’s long-lasting working relationship, collaborations, as well as a testament to his rich humor and generous humanity that all of us hoped was true. Turns out, it is! Lee Brice, 2012, "I Drive Your Truck"         One of the pinnacle works of her career, “I Drive Your Truck” is an anthem to any who have lost loved ones. Though not first penned to honor her mother, Jessi says the great impact of the song came simply because its contents are “so the guts of me and of the other co-writers.” The hurt is real, and the story’s truth of how to love, remember, and connect with those who have passed in the beauty of the mundane speaks to any heart in, any phase of grief.  We celebrate how writing or being creative in any form is such a beautiful and crucial vehicle to process our hardships. “Even in this [pandemic] hardship, music can keep us steady. It’s a refuge.” We hit on the history and huge importance of gutsy, truthful storytelling in country music. We even talk through what the enneagram requires of us (at least for Jessi and I) as doers and storytellers and relational people living life as a 3 in quarantine.  Finally we want to remind ourselves of our responsibility as music lovers to support these committed songwriters and artists during very trying economic times. Go buy their music – not just for your own guaranteed pleasure, but to play your part in sustaining their careers and their families’ income. Where do we find Evan? @jessilalexander www.jessialexandermusic.com Download her new record, Decatur County Red Watch the full film including the real story behind, “I Drive Your Truck”

Songwriter Jessi Alexander joined us during the 2nd week of the Covid 19 quarantine- which also happened to be the week when her solo album dropped. Busy homeschooling her kids and trying to promote a new record, she still found time to talk on the podcast about smash hits she's written for others, including Drive Your Truck for Lee Brice, Mine Would Be You for Blake Shelton, and Miley Cyrus' anthem, The Climb.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 126: This Spring, many of the outstanding women of roots music have released new albums, and here we catch up with two of them. Jessi Alexander, native of Jackson TN, moved to Nashville at 18 and landed songwriting and record deals. She's a hitmaker behind the scenes who rarely surfaces with her own heartfelt country music, but she sure does so on Decatur County Red, anchored in stories of her Tennessee coming-of-age. Jill Andrews is more urbane and silky in her sound, but the personal journey she shares on the album and book Thirties is full of challenges and the clarity that comes with time and triumph. 

Scott and Paul catch up with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jessi Alexander, who has a fantastic new album called Decatur County Red. The two-time Best Country Song Grammy nominee has also achieved success as a writer for other artists, including the multi-platinum single "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus, CMA and ACM Song of the Year "I Drive Your Truck,' and the Blake Shelton hits "Drink On It," "Mine Would Be You," and "Turnin' Me On." In this refreshingly honest interview, Jessi talks about everything from professional disappointment to how she keeps new ideas flowing.     

She sings in the shower and in the car, and loves to watch, “The Bachelor.” She also wrote Miley Cyrus’ hit song, “The Climb.” This isn’t your best friend’s Tindr profile. We’re talking about Jessi Alexander, the prolific singer and songwriter who just released her latest album, Decatur County Red. After spending much of her career writing songs for the likes of Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Sheryl Crow, Jessi wrote a flurry of songs that she simply couldn’t part with. They felt like they were meant to be performed by her, and her alone. After wrestling with the notion of leaving her relative anonymity behind, Jessi decided to step into the spotlight, sharing her songs and raising her voice. Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here, or visit https://anchor.fm/superwomen/messages on your desktop or phone to leave us a voice memo! Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Big Ideas The unique energy that you bring to a project when it feels like a reflection of yourself, and you truly enjoy what you’re doing. [14:50] Streaming and the financial toll it takes on songwriters. [18:58] The importance of understanding your weaknesses, and when to delegate. [28:13] Links Instagram – for tour updates Decatur County Red It All Begins With a Song Documentary --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/superwomen/support

No matter what age you are or where you’re from, chances are, you’ve heard a Jessi Alexander song. From smash hits like “The Climb” (Miley Cyrus) and tearjerkers like “Mine Would Be You” (Blake Shelton), this week’s guest has quite the catalogue - not to mention being a CMA and ACM Song of the Year recipient. But what you might not know is Jessi’s story of perseverance, how she played the Grand Ole Opry on Day 3 of living in Nashville, and how redefining what success meant to her led her from lost artist to hit songwriter over 10 years ago. Listen on for her chat with Chris - plus, don’t forget to check our socials for the video of Jessi’s exclusive performance of her song “Damn Country Music” (written by Carly Barlowe, Josh Thompson and Jessi) off her brand new record. Stay safe, y’all! https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/

Nashville country folk songwriter just put out "Decatur County Red" last Friday.

Nashville country folk songwriter just put out "Decatur County Red" last Friday.

Jessi Alexander is the type of songwriting talent that only comes around once in awhile. She's penned "I Drive Your Truck" recorded by Lee Brice, which won Song of the Year from the 2013 CMA Awards, 2014 ACM Awards and 2013 NSAI Awards. Jessi also wrote the hit No. 1 Blake Shelton songs  "Mine Would Be You" and "Drink On It," as well as Miley Cyrus' "The Climb," which became the anthem for her box office hit "The Hannah Montana Movie" and won the 2009 MTV Movie Awards 'Best Song From A Movie'.  In addition, she's written songs for Tim McGraw, Celine Dion, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Trisha Yearwood, and Ashley Monroe, among others. Hit after hit, Jessi's become the envy of songwriting Nashville. Now after all the songwriting cred, Jessi launches her own album, Decatur County Red, with a song called 'Momma Drank.'  Jessi's a huge bourbon fan! In this interview, Jessi drinks the last of Fred's King of Kentucky and gives him all the secrets to the songwriting trade.  Jessi Alexander on Spotify  Jessie Alexander on Apple Music Follow Jessi https://www.instagram.com/jessilalexander/ https://www.facebook.com/JessiLAlexander/ https://twitter.com/JessiLAlexander Sponsors 291 Colorado Whiskey: https://distillery291.com/ Michter's: https://michters.com/ B-Line (Northern Kentucky Bourbon Trail): https://findyoursippingpoint.com/ FOLLOW FRED New Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fred-minnick-show-podcast/id1490483021 Free Drinks Newsletter: https://www.fredminnick.com Bourbon Plus: https://BourbonPlus.com Spirits Network: https://explore.spiritsnetwork.com/fredvip/ Bourbon Pursuit: https://BourbonPursuit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredminnick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fred.minnick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FredMinnick Books: https://www.amazon.com/Fred-Minnick/e/B002N1IVXW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1581362119&sr=8-1   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We devote our entire show today to pop music, asking creators how they're coping in the Age of Covid. We'll hear from singer/songwriter Bhi Bhiman, country musician Jessi Alexander, and A.J. Jackson, the lead singer from the band Saint Motel, which had to cancel its world tour.

 Jessi Alexander is an established singer/songwriter that has earned 2013 CMA Song of the Year and 2014 ACM Song of the Year for penning Lee Brice’s No. 1 single “I Drive Your Truck”. Her additional No. 1’s include “Drink On It” (Blake Shelton), “The Climb” (Miley Cyrus - RIAA Certified 4x Platinum), and “Mine Would Be You” (Blake Shelton).

In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’, we are throwing it back to our interview with Jessi Alexander. Jessi has written songs with some of the biggest names in country music. While also creating a career as an artist herself. You won’t be disappointed by the conversation in this episode. She is full of great stories.In this episode, you’ll hearAll about her song “Drive Your Truck” (recorded by Lee Brice) won several awardsHow ‘The Climb” by Miley Cyrus for the Hannah Montana movie was written.For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/jessiealexander See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy got a call from her son’s school about him needing to be sent home. She said he was embarrassed about it. Bobby answers questions from the text line including one about whether or not he has a girlfriend right now. We play “Name That Country Artist Tour Rider” where we have to match the requests to the famous country singer.  Eddie pressures Bobby into online gambling. Hit songwriter and artist Jessi Alexander stops by the studio to share new music. Plus, Bobby reads lots of listener questions! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Jessi Alexander is a rare bird indeed. She can sing a sad song that you will make you smile, or write a song that cut your soul so deep. I’ve been lucky enough to write with her, and also watch her and her husband, Jon Randall, grow together through music and having babies. I love this gal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jessi Alexander is one of the greatest, most soulful songwriters of our generation. She wrote “The Climb” for Miley Cyrus that was over a 10 week #1 on multiple charts as well as the theme song to The Hannah Montana Movie, and she won CMA and ACM song of the year with Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck.” She also is a mother and wife and has so much insight into the human experience, making her one of the most incredible humans and songwriters. Get excited. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Singer-Songwriter Jessi Alexander stops by the house. She talks about writing her smash hit “The Climb” and Song of the Year “I Drive Your Truck”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Lee Brice has been on a roll lately.  His second album "Hard To Love" was released just over a year ago, and has given Lee his first three number ones as an artist.  He hit the top of the charts first with "Woman Like You," then "Hard To Love," and now with "I Drive Your Truck."  We had a chance to catch up with Lee and co-writers Jimmy Yeary, Connie Harrington, and Jessi Alexander at a party to celebrate that new number one hit at the Country Music Association.

Miley Cyrus hit the top of the charts with her single ‘The Climb’, which is off her Hannah Montana movie soundtrack.  We had a chance to catch up with Jon Mabe and Jessi Alexander, the co-writers of that song at a party to celebrate.  Take a look.  

Bill Cody with Jon Randall & Jessi Alexander, recorded June 23, 2009 at WSM radio in Nashville.  Jon & Jessi were headlining the "Station Inn" and previewed some new music with a pair of live acoustic performances.  You can check out Jon & Jessi's new band "18 South" on the web at:  http://www.myspace.com/18southband