Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Alexis Taylor. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alexis, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?

Being an artist or creative is an emotional rollercoaster – there are incredible highs and deeply challenging lows. I do wonder what it would be like to have a regular 9-to-5 job at times. During the last production of my song “Seeing Ghosts” I had a lot of roadblocks. The producer I ended up initially hiring ended up delivering a song that was okay, but I felt like the track was missing something. So like the stubborn girl I am, I decided I would try to start from scratch and produce something myself, redoing the song entirely on my own. I had never done something of that magnitude before, and it turned out to be a way bigger task than I anticipated. So I ended up hiring a different producer to redo the entire thing for a third time. Though I had worked with the producer before, I felt defeated right from the start. I started worrying that the song would never be produced the way I wanted to, or sound how I thought it should. That led to a bigger question: if I don’t like the song, and the song never gets heard, what’s the point? Wouldn’t it be easier to have a “normal” 9-5 job where I would at least have a steady paycheck to show for my efforts? There was no way I was going to release a song I wasn’t proud of. Maybe getting a job where you punch in and out wouldn’t be so bad. It would make way more sense than being on this 24/7 grind of chasing a dream that sometimes feels more further away than when I started.

That’s when I finally got a rough version of “Seeing Ghosts” back from the producer, and I absolutely loved it! Like jaw on the floor, tearing up in my car while listening to the track, loved it!! It was like all of the doubt and worry had faded and the wait was finally over (and so worth it)! It sounded exactly like I wanted it to, except better and I was SO relieved. It was shortly after that moment, that I had to remind myself that a regular 9-5 job really wouldn’t cut it for me. Yes, a 9-5 job promises structure, and predictability for the most part. You clock in, you do the work, and you get a paycheck – something to show for your time. But deep down, I know that even if I traded this chaotic, crazy, emotional rollercoaster for the calm of a 9-5, I’d still find myself needing to create something. That stubborn part of me, the same one that decided to redo “Seeing Ghosts” from scratch, would never be satisfied with a life that didn’t challenge me, frustrate me, and ultimately fulfill me the way only music can. I think that’s what keeps me here, grinding away despite the setbacks: the hope that one day, the song will sound just right, people will hear it and resonate with it, because at the end of the day, creating isn’t just what I do; it’s who I am.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Hi! I’m Alexis Taylor – I’m a country singer/songwriter, born and raised in the small town of Huntsville, Ontario, Canada. Music has always been a huge part of my life from a young age, as both my parents were and still are involved in the music industry. I wrote my first song when I was 12 years old and haven’t been able to stop since! During college, I visited Nashville with one of my best friends and it was then that I decided I wanted to pack my bags and make the move to music city. Since then, I have had the pleasure of touring internationally through the United States, Scandinavia, parts of Mexico, as well as parts of Canada, performing and sharing my music with anyone who will listen!

I think what sets me apart from other musicians the most is my unwavering commitment and authenticity to my music. I feel as though when I am writing a song, I draw from personal experiences to create music that resonates with my listeners yet is true about where I am in life. So much of the country music I grew up listening to felt authentic, like it was telling a real story, one that you could see and feel as the song unfolded. That’s what I love most about the genre, and it’s what I try to include in my own songwriting: to write songs that are honest, relatable, and deeply personal, just like the songs that inspired me. I have yet to release a song that isn’t genuine to who I am, or what I’ve been through. It can be easy to water down songwriting to make it fit the cookie cutter commercial Top 40 radio mould that we hear so often. And don’t get me wrong—I love singing along to those hits as much as anyone! But for me, there’s something truly special about breaking away from that cookie cutter formula and creating something more personal and unique, even if it doesn’t fit in with your typical country song on the radio. That’s why I want any potential and current fans to know that my music will always be a reflection of who I am, filled with stories of love, loss, and everything in between. My hope is that when you listen to my music, you feel a genuine connection and find comfort in knowing you’re never alone in what you’re going through.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

My husband and I were visiting my hometown Huntsville, Ontario just the other day when a really bad snowstorm hit. We quickly found out that all of the major highways had closed down the day before we were supposed to leave to head back to Toronto. But we packed up the car anyway and attempted to head south, keeping an eye on road closures and road conditions. We knew we would have to take some backroads, but that was fine, we were prepared. We put Toronto in our GPS and hit the road.

We got about 30 minutes down the road and started running into problems. The main road we were on was supposed to bypass the highway and lead us onto a backroad, eventually taking us within an hour of Toronto. However, as we approached the next turn, we discovered the road was completely blocked. Forcing us to make a U-turn, we had to try our luck with the next backroad instead. We then drove another 20 more minutes to find the next backroad was closed off. Another u-turn. Then we drove another 30 minutes to find the next backroad after that was closed off. Yet another u-turn. It seemed as though no one was updating when and where the road closures were, and we were just driving in circles. At that point, I wasn’t even sure we were going to make it to Toronto. We were 3 hours into our drive when we finally saw a police man and asked him what roads were open and how we could get to Toronto safely. He kind of laughed, and looked at us like we were crazy, but gave us directions anyway. After making another u-turn, we headed off with our new directions and finally made it to Toronto in one piece… 6 hours later (which would have usually been a 2 hour trip).

Looking back on that day, the whole trip feels like a metaphor for life but also my career in country music. It made me realize how with persistence, adaptability, and hope, you can keep moving forward, even when the road ahead seems unsure. The frustration of hitting roadblock after roadblock on our drive felt all too familiar, like the struggles life gives you on a weekly basis. I write songs, pour my heart into them, and send them out into the world, hoping they will do well. Sometimes they do, but other times it feels like I’m just going in circles, wondering if I will ever reach your destination. Rejection, criticism, or even just uncertainty can make it tempting to give up. But that snowy drive also reminded me that every detour, every setback, and every moment of doubt is part of the process. It’s all shaping the path forward, even when the way isn’t clear. During the drive, my husband and I got to see some pretty beautiful parts of Ontario, have some really good conversations, and see an absolutely stunning sunset. None of that would have happened if we hadn’t come up against so many roadblocks. So just like that snowy drive, the key is to keep moving forward in life, even when it feels like you’re going nowhere. Because eventually, you’ll get there, and it will be worth every mile.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, the most rewarding part of being a singer-songwriter is the moments when someone shares how one of my songs has helped them navigate a difficult time in their life. There’s something so powerful about music; it has this way of expressing emotions that words alone often can’t capture. When you’re struggling to find the right words to describe how you’re feeling, a song can say it for you, and I feel like that kind of connection can be really comforting.

What truly humbles me is hearing from fans who have faced their own heartbreaks and loss and how my music has helped them. When they tell me their own stories and how my music became a part of their healing process, it’s an indescribable feeling. Knowing that something I created, something born out of my own experiences and emotions, could resonate so deeply with someone else and give them the strength to face whatever their walking through really is the best feeling.

It’s in those moments that I’m reminded why I do this and why I pour my heart into every lyric and melody. Music isn’t just solely about entertainment; it’s about connection. It’s about reminding people that they’re not alone, that someone out there understands what they’re feeling. Being part of that journey for someone else, even in a small way, is one of the greatest privileges of my life and career.

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