It is really an honor to have someone as talented as Alex Maxwell as part of the Southern Fellow family. Our interview really felt like two old friends chewing the fat. Before we get to the interview though, be sure to look out for the recipe Alex inspired and the giveaway at the end. Here is our interview with country music artist Alex Maxwell.

Tell us about your road to country music.

When I was 3 or 4 years old, my dad used to play Garth Brooks’s records and I instantly fell in love with it. I used to dress up in the whole Garth outfit, stand on tables and “perform” at family and friend gatherings. From there, the love of music and performing just never went away, and through the years it just grew to become my whole life.  

Tell us about your favorite spot in Nashville.

Recently, there has been this new spot I’ve been really enjoying called Cross Eyed Critters. It’s a little karaoke bar but it’s just fun to be in. It’s a hidden gem.

What takes up too much of your time?

Recording and learning new instruments.  I’ll get so consumed sometimes by doing those two things that I won’t actually get anything else done.

In your own words define country music. 

It’s a way of life. I think that is why there are people who just don’t get it because you won’t unless you’ve experienced it.

What is your biggest fear?

Not appreciating accomplishments.  It’s easy to always look forward to the next thing and take it for granted, but it’s hard to be happy if you don’t stop and smell the roses.

We are always developing recipes here at Southern Fellow. When writing music; what recipe do you use?

I think the only “ingredient” I really focus on is a feeling.  The process is always different, sometimes a song can start with a title, a guitar lick, melody, or an emotion, but I think as long as you follow your gut with what feels right then a song will always be better.