About this episode

Alexandra King shares her inspiring journey as an Irish-American singer-songwriter and her resilience after a life-altering accident.

What does it take to turn life's challenges into a beautiful melody? Join host Sarah Harralson in this captivating episode of "Takin’ A Walk Nashville," as she chats with the inspiring Irish-American singer-songwriter Alexandra King at McNamara's Irish Pub. Together, they dive deep into the vibrant world of Alexandra's debut album, "Across the Pond," which beautifully merges pub ballads, Americana, and modern country, all while celebrating her rich Irish-American heritage.   As an emerging artist in Nashville's music scene, Alexandra King shares her incredible journey, from her musical upbringing in a family that thrived on creativity to her academic pursuits at the University of Galway. Her story is one of resilience, particularly after a life-altering diving accident in 2020 that left her partially paralyzed. How did she find the strength to relearn the guitar and reignite her passion for music? Alexandra King opens up about her healing process and the profound impact of music on her recovery.   Throughout the episode, listeners will gain valuable insights into Alexandra's songwriting process, as she reveals the personal stories that inspire her…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Harralson

Guest: Alexandra King

Topics covered

• music
• resilience
• Irish-American heritage
• songwriting
• charity

Keywords

• Alexandra King
• music
• Nashville
• Irish-American
• songwriting
• resilience
• Across the Pond
• charity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Musicians On Call, Special Olympics

Books & works: Across the Pond

Places: Galway, Nashville, McNamara's Irish Pub

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