Alexis Taylor’s Debut EP, Ain’t No Quittin’ You

Country singer and songwriter Alexis Taylor was raised in the small town of Huntsville, Ontario. From a young age she showed a great love and passion for music through her songwriting and acoustic guitar playing.

“Both my parents are songwriters and have always been very musical. Music is a part of me — it has always been in my blood.” Which artists have most influenced the songs your parents write?

My parents influences have included everything from Bach, to Elton John, John Denver, to Lynyrd Skynyrd, to Elevation Worship, to Johnny Cash. They both grew up with a very diverse musical background. My mom was classically trained on piano, yet would rehearse Broadway show tunes with my grandfather for his theatre performances. At a young age, she played professionally throughout Ontario incorporating pop, rock, and country into her repertoire. This was just a small step on her way to getting a publishing deal in Nashville, and launched her career in Christian songwriting. My dad grew up in a family where music was a part of every day life. Many of his nights were spent with his dad (my other grandpa) on harmonica, fiddle, or guitar gathered around the kitchen, sharing…