Walking the line of modern and classic with his outlaw spirit and his heart of gold, Alex Hall explores the rewards and consequences of following one’s heart on his upcoming debut album, Side Effects Of The Heart. His latest, “Her To Here,” finds Hall reflecting on a series of events that ended a relationship. Listen Below.
Written by Hall, Todd Clark and Travis Wood, “Her To Here” encapsulates Hall’s old soul and gentleman ways through its soulful lyrical delivery.
If I knew she was gonna call my bluff
I woulda wrapped my stubborn arms around her instead of acting tough
If I knew she wasn’t gonna hit the brakes
I’d’a chased her down the drive not watched her drive away
They’re ‘bout to turn the neon off
I’m barely hanging on the rocks
I leave my truck and catch a ride back home
Start replaying old voicemails with the phone up to my ear
How the hell’d I get from her to here?
Raised on a horse farm in North Georgia, Hall’s inspiration was born from country music legends Kris Kristofferson and Vince Gill, among others. Captivated by the art form, Hall began playing guitar at the age of 14. By 16, he had bartered a deal with his guidance counselor allowing him 60 absences in return for maintaining a passing GPA so he could begin pursuing his career. Intent on honing his skills, Hall formed a band and played over 125 dates a year across the southeast while completing his high school curriculum.
The influences and work ethic of his childhood drove the creation of the debut album, with a delivery reminiscent of the emotional honesty of Kristofferson, as Hall details the human experience of love, heartbreak, loneliness and what it costs to let the heart feel.
Following the release of title track “Side Effects Of The Heart,” “Women And Horses (feat. Brandy Clark),” “Dad Now,” and “I Know A Guy,” “Her to Here” is the fifth song off Hall’s debut album Side Effects Of The Heart, due Sept. 15. Each track builds upon one another, further setting the tone for the rest of the highly anticipated album. Pre-order/save Side Effects Of The Heart HERE.
Hall hits the road this fall, supporting Tanya Tucker on tour stops in New York, N.Y., Knoxville, Tenn. and more. He’ll also perform at the Annapolis Songwriters Festival on Sept 16 and 17, and at AmericanaFest in Nashville on Sept. 22. For more information, visit MusicByAlexHall.com or follow @MusicByAlexHall on all social media platforms.
Cover art for Alex Hall’s Side Effects Of The Heart (Monument Records)
About Alex Hall:
Alex Hall is ready to launch the next chapter of his career with his brand-new record, Side Effects Of The Heart. A project that tells the stories of everything the Singer, songwriter, and guitar player’s heart has been through these last few years.
Growing up on a small horse farm on the outskirts of Gainesville, GA, Hall’s earliest memory is hearing Elvis Presley on is grandfather’s radio. It’s a sound he never forgot, and one that prompted him to pick up a guitar for the first time when he was only four years old. He started learning the instrument seriously in middle school, and quickly graduated from choir solos to bar gigs. By the time he was in high school, Hall was playing over 150 shows a year.
After graduation, Hall moved to Nashville, TN and signed with Monument Records. He spent the last few years opening for Tanya Tucker and hitting the road with Brandy Clark, Little Big Town, and Tenille Townes. His debut EP on Monument Records, Six Strings, was a guitar focused project featuring the playing and vocal stylings of Hall’s heroes and friends – Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, John Osborne (of Brothers Osborne), Brad Tursi (of Old Dominion), Tenille Townes, and Kassi Ashton. Six Strings gained national acclaim from the likes of Vintage Guitar Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Cowboys & Indians, and helped Hall to be named to the Fender Next 2021 program.
Now, ready to bare it all, Hall is releasing his first full project as an artist with Side Effects Of The Heart. Out this summer, the album has a song for everyone…and a few for the dreamers out there like Alex Hall himself.