Kent Maxson

Biography and Story

I grew up in the wonderful “Dirt” of Midland, Texas. I will admit that the scenery in West Texas is an acquired taste, but there is not a better place to call home. Most of the people in my part of Texas either worked in the oil fields or they grew cotton. Growing up we listened to AM radio on KCRS where Merle Haggard could be followed by Led Zeppelin, or Frank Sinatra. For us music wasn’t about a genre or style. It was all about the song and how it made you feel. I became hooked on music and started writing songs when I was 8 years old.

In High School and college I started sending my songs to artists like John Denver, Kenny Rogers, and my idol Jim Croce. Most of my songs were returned unopened. I did however receive a personally autographed rejection letter from John Denver’s secretary. Then, one day I sent some of my songs to Kenny Rogers. I was surprised when I received back a hand written note from Kin Vassy, who was in charge of Kenny’s publishing company at the time. Kin critiqued my songs and encouraged me to keep writing. I saved that letter and when I finally met Kin many years later in Nashville, he became my friend, my mentor and co-writer. Kin also introduced me to my dear friend and co-writer, David Mac Kechnie.

I spent 7 years in Lubbock and some how graduated with a degree in music from Texas Tech University. Although I did occasionally go to class, I spent most of my time singing in clubs and recording my songs at the local recording studio. That is where I met and worked with, Lloyd Maines. Lloyd is one of the most gifted and talented musicians I have ever known. He is a kind man who has always “shot straight” with me.

From Lubbock I moved to Nashville where I had the good fortune of being introduced to Bob Doyle. Bob set me up to write with a new artist he had just signed, Garth Brooks. Garth in turn introduced me to some of the best writers in Nashville, Kim Williams, Kent Blazy and Tommy Lee James. One thing led to another and I was introduced to John Briggs at ASCAP who introduced me to Gary Overton who was with Warner Chappell at the time, this eventually led to me meeting Dale Bobo and getting a single with Gary Allan. I have been blessed to know these people and will always be grateful for the opportunities they provided me.

So what about now?….. I married the love of my life, Rebecca. We have four beautiful daughters and two grandchildren. I work in the audio/music industry and I continue to write and produce music. I am truly blessed by God with great friends, a loving family, and new places to share my music.

~ Kent Maxson ~

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