FINALIST FOR FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR AND SONG OF THE YEAR FOR "STAND" RECENTLY RELEASED HER 6 SIX SONG DEBUT EP, GRIT

Alexis Wilkins will perform at the 2023 Arkansas Country Music Awards on Monday, June 5 at the Reynolds Performance Hall on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Wilkins is a finalist for Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year (“Stand”).  She recently released a six-song EP titled, Grit.

 

Wilkins joins previously announced main stage performers Linda Davis, Louise Mandrell, The Blackwood Brothers, Sharon White, Ben Haggard, David Adam Byrnes, Erin Enderlin, Mae Estes, Tyler Kinch, Adam Hambrick, Midnight South, JD Clayton, Sylamore Special, Trey and Lexi Pendley, Pam Setser, Grace Stormont, Keith Symanowitz, The Bilderbacks, and Josie Hargis for the 2023 Arkansas Country Music Awards.  More performers to be announced for both main stage and the pre-show VIP.  

 

The show will be co-hosted by country music journalist and historian Charles Haymes and Miss Arkansas 2014 Ashton Gill. Tickets are on sale now at www.arkansasmusic.org.

 

The Arkansas Country Music Awards would like to thank AirWays Freight, Agri-Sure, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, Boxes & More, The Nabholtz Charitable Foundation, Lightning Bolt Advertising, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Conway, laminate.com, Palmer Music Company, Yadaloo Music & Arts Festival, Dwayne LaForce Photography and Leah's Lens.

ALEXIS WILKINS TO RELEASE GRIT EP APRIL 21ST, WITH NEW SINGLE “HEAVEN IN A STETSON” AVAILABLE APRIL 12TH

ALEXIS WILKINS TO RELEASE GRIT EP APRIL 21ST, WITH NEW SINGLE “HEAVEN IN A STETSON” AVAILABLE APRIL 12TH

Alexis Wilkins, one of today’s leading new female vocalists announces the pre-save availability of her 6-song EP, Grit. Pre-orders/pre-saves are now available. The EP’s new single, “Heaven In A Stetson” is available on April 12th, and is the follow-up to “Stand. Her music is released on Saddle Up Records, with distribution by AWAL. Pre-save Grit Here.

ALEXIS WILKINS RELEASES NEW SINGLE, “GRIT” ON FEBRUARY 17TH

ALEXIS WILKINS RELEASES NEW SINGLE, “GRIT” ON FEBRUARY 17TH

Arkansas-bred and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and artist, Alexis Wilkins, releases a brand-new single and the title track of her upcoming EP, “Grit”.  The captivating and traditional country single comes shortly after the release of her previous single, “Stand”.  Both are original tracks off Grit, expected to be released this Spring. "Stand" has already seen early success by hitting the top 10 on the iTunes charts, along with 4 million separate impressions. With the goal of making music that holds the tradition and legacy of the songs she grew up on, Grit comes out of the gates with swampy and melodic fiddle played by Jenee Fleenor, coupled with singing steel by Mike Johnson, Cactus Moser, Justin Weaver, and other greats. Her music is released on Saddle Up Records, with distribution by AWAL. Listen to “Grit” here.

ALEXIS WILKINS INKS EXCLUSIVE BOOKING AGREEMENT WITH APA

ALEXIS WILKINS INKS EXCLUSIVE BOOKING AGREEMENT WITH APA

Arkansas-bred, Nashville-based firebrand Alexis Wilkins signs exclusive booking agreement with APA. On the heels of her Top 10 selling single “Stand,” garnering platinum streams and downloads and national interest, APA’s Jeff Hill and team in Nashville will represent her touring, sponsorship, film and TV and literary endeavors. As an award-winning artist, Wilkins is a multi-media talent.

"Stand" Alexis Wilkins Release

"Stand" Alexis Wilkins Release

Alexis Wilkins, a new voice in country music that speaks the truth and owns who she is with her unapologetic storytelling, cowboy-like leaning, and definitive pull from the past. She honors country tradition while adding relevance and current commentary with her single “Stand,” releasing November 3rd on Truth Social and Rumble. Her music is released on Saddle Up Records, with distribution by AWAL. This is the first single from her 2023 release.