Photo by Paula Espinosa captures the essence of singer-songwriter Lexi Shroll. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, she pursues her musical dreams with a staple black star-studded acoustic guitar and blonde fringe hair. Her easy laughter and ability to brighten any room are even more evident when she sings. Her candid lyrics and stripped-down songs reveal a truthful and sincere personality, giving listeners a glimpse of the real her.

Unveiling the Journey of a Nashville Musician

Music Career in Nashville

Lexi Shroll graduated from Rollins in May 2024 with a bachelor's in music and a creative writing minor. She's currently working with a studio and is excited about releasing music in the spring after facing some recording challenges. She has few recordings on her website and categorizes her songs as a blend of country-ish, including country-rock, country-pop, folksy, singer-songwriter, and Americana.Growing up in the small town of Oviedo influenced her writing, especially the people she met. Her first play, Nowheresville, was based on the town. She described how the acoustic style of coffee house music she heard as a child influenced her songwriting, making her a modern and empathetic songwriter.

Dream Venues and Performances

Her dream venue is Madison Square Garden, but for now, she aims to play at The Listening Room in Nashville. Performing in Nashville has been both difficult and rewarding. She emphasizes the importance of networking and has made connections through open mics. She's also been invited to a songwriter's round.People often move to Nashville with the hope of making it in the music industry, but it's hard to gain trust. Lexi has received advice about having "a few asks" when networking and has noticed the diversity of genres in Nashville, including rap, pop, and indie.

New Songs and Influences

Lexi recently finished a co-write with Danny Nicole and has been inspired by the amazing musicians in Nashville. She loves the city and believes it's where she belongs long-term.She also shared her perspective on the music industry as a business. She dislikes social media but realizes its importance for networking. She touched on the gender dynamics in the industry, where female musicians face challenges in getting publishing deals.

Networking and Performing

Lexi noticed a difference between when she's networking and performing. While she's an extrovert, she's even more so when networking, sharing personal information about her past and inspirations.Finding success in the Nashville music industry requires a combination of luck, talent, hard work, and being prepared. Lexi seems to be taking it all in stride, and her bright light is already starting to be noticed.At the end of the day, Lexi Shroll's story in Nashville is just beginning, and her charisma and talent are sure to take her far.