Lexie Hayden’s Journey Through Nashville’s Songwriter Scene

Lexie Hayden has quietly established herself as a compelling voice in Nashville’s vibrant songwriting scene. Originally from Virginia, she relocated to Music City to immerse herself in the community and collaborative energy that fuels her creativity. Since releasing her first Nashville EP in 2017, Hayden’s career has grown steadily, as she continues to pursue both performance and songwriting with equal passion.

Hayden’s music has found broad recognition across major playlists on streaming platforms, including All New Country, New Music Friday Country, Fresh Finds, New Boots, Country Risers and CMT Next Women of Country. She has also garnered millions of streams across Apple Music and Spotify and has had her songs featured nationally on iHeartCountry radio stations, where selections from her catalog have aired on over 150 stations via the Women of iHeartCountry show. In addition, she has been named National Spotlight Artist of the Week multiple times on The Bobby Bones Show’s Top 30 Countdown.

A committed songwriter, Hayden co-wrote the Priscilla Block single My Bar, which entered the top 25 on country radio, underscoring her talent behind as well as in front of the mic. Her songs have also appeared on television programs including The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Tamron Hall Show, and The CMT Awards, proving her work resonates across contexts and audiences.

Hayden's live performance résumé reflects the hard work it takes to earn respect in Nashville’s renowned songwriter rooms. She has taken the stage at revered venues such as The Listening Room Café and other songwriters-in-the-round nights, where artists share their work in intimate settings that prioritize lyrical honesty and connection. These opportunities haven’t been handed to her; they are the result of years of refining her craft, showing up consistently, and building relationships across the local community. Her latest single, Vintage, released on October 3, 2025, highlights Hayden’s signature mix of heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, offering a thoughtful exploration of memory, identity, and emotional depth. Hayden has described the song as celebrating the idea that life doesn’t make you old; it makes you more seasoned, more unique, more vintage—a theme she weaves throughout the track.

On the touring front, Hayden has already played several Nashville dates, including shows at Morgan Wallen’s This Bar. For local audiences, you can catch her performing at The Listening Room Café on February 22 and March 1, 2026. Looking ahead, she is scheduled to take her live show to The Cary Theater in Cary, North Carolina on March 12, 2026, giving fans outside Tennessee a chance to experience her performance firsthand.