Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Singer and Songwriter Jessi Alexander

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices