New Music – Young Country Entertainer Alex Miller’s EP, My Daddy’s Dad, Available Tomorrow
By Judy Shields
Los Angeles, California (The Hollywood Times) 04/12/2024 – “I wanted to do this record in memory of my Grandad GB Miller. His love for Country Music is what has led me to a life of Country Music. I remember him telling me, ‘Kindly keep it country, but don’t be afraid of going a little more modern.’ This EP does exactly that, it showcases my traditional Country voice with a modern arrangement. I’m not trying to reinvent myself. I’m just singing what I love and that is Country Music. I know this record would be blaring in my grandad’s tractor stereo, and I hope it finds its way to yours.” Alex comments on My Daddy’s Dad EP
Alex Miller’s upcoming EP, My Daddy’s Dad (dedicated to his late granddad, GB Miller) is more traditional than the previous COUNTRY EP and will be released tomorrow, Friday April 12th.
Young Country traditionalist Alex Miller’s world expanded following his American Idol experience in 2021. Shortly after exiting the show, Miller secured a manager, a booking agent, and a record label. Alex’s well-received debut album, MILLER TIME, was released in April of 2022 and generated three high-impact singles: “I’m Over You, So Get Over Me,” “Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya,” and “Through With You.” Alex’s second release for Billy Jam Records, COUNTRY (October 2023), featured his more recent hits, “When God Made The South,” “Girl, I Know A Guy,” and his current smash single, “Puttin’ Up Hay.”
Alex’s songwriting is a highlight of his upcoming EP, MY DADDY’S DAD, due for release on April 12. The energetic entertainer co-wrote three of the project’s five songs. Produced by Jerry Salley for Billy Jam Records, the collection runs the gamut from rowdy to romantic – and shows Miller is here for the long haul.
Song list for MY DADDY’S DAD (Alex Miller) EP
The title track will be out as a radio single in late April.
His Puttin’ Up Hay single is still moving up the Charts!
The Hollywood Times had the opportunity to talk with Alex Miller about the new EP, got to know him a little better and he even played a tune for us. So check it out here and find out the song he sang for me live:
Alex Miller sure is one talented traditional country music singer and songwriter. Don’t miss your opportunity to get this latest EP, all five of these songs are outstanding and belong on your listening device. Judy Shields, The Hollywood Times
Alex is making the press rounds promoting the EP, and fans can catch upcoming interviews on Rural Radio 147/Sirius XM 147 on Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. Central, Heartland Backstage on Sunday, April 14 at 9 p.m. Central and on The Life Box Media Channel this weekend as well.
Miller is gearing up for a busy summer of touring and upcoming dates include:
April 13 – Richmond, KY – Chenault Vineyards
April 28 – South Pittsburg, TN – National Cornbread Festival (Emily Ann Roberts)
May 4 – Celina, OH – Mercer County Fairgrounds
June 2 – Louisville, KY – WHAS- TV “Crusade for Children”
June 15 – Clarence, MO – Homecoming
June 22 – Louisville, KY – Joe’s Older Than Dirt
June 26 – Hebron, KY – Boone County Fair
June 28 – Richmond, IN – Wayne County Fairgrounds
July 12 – Decatur, IL – Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater (Neal McCoy)
Aug 10 – Viola, DE – Loblolly Acres
Aug 21 – Louisville, KY – KY State Fair
Aug 23 – Centre Hall, PA – Centre County Grange Fair
Sept 6 – Sunburg, MN – Monsoon Lake Opry Festival
Sept 7 – Arenzville, IL – Arenzville Burgoo Festival
Sept 18 – Puyallup, WA – WASHINGTON STATE FAIR
Sept 27 – Lawrenceburg, KY – Anderson County Burgoo Festival
Sept 28 – Liberty, KY – Casey County Apple Festival
Alex is active on social media, and fans can find out more about Miller on his website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.
About Alex Miller
The 6’ 6” singer/songwriter from rural Lancaster, Kentucky is a natural fan favorite whose career has moved at warp speed. In addition to touring heavily throughout 2021, the talented newcomer was also chosen as the Texas Roadhouse Artist of the Month (October) and performed a duet with Grand Ole Opry star Rhonda Vincent at the Lee Greenwood All-Star Salute concert (November). By the beginning of 2022, Alex had entertained at multiple State Fairs (Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Washington, Wisconsin), and opened for Hank, Jr, Josh Turner, Lee Brice, and Shenandoah. His star continued to rise, and even more bookings rolled in with Miller opening for Brooks & Dunn, Jamey Johnson, King Calaway, and Aaron Watson in 2022. Additionally, he shared the stage with Diamond Rio and Sawyer Brown and debuted at the popular Wild Rose Casinos in Iowa.
By the end of 2023, Alex had appeared on bills with: Chris Janson, Chapel Hart, Drake Milligan, Noah Thompson, Dillon Carmichael, HunterGirl, Emily Ann Roberts and Tracy Byrd. Miller performed at State Fairs in Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, and West Virginia, plus County Fairs in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Alex also partnered with CMR Nashville, Europe’s #1 Country Music Radio Station, to host a curated monthly radio show called MILLER TIME – a fun, inside look at Miller’s inventive mind. Closing out a spectacular year, he received the American FFA Degree for excellence, the organization’s highest accolade.
His heavy touring schedule exposed Alex to alternate genres and new artists. “I’m always working to better myself and my music,” Alex says. “But I’m Country … ain’t nothin’ gonna change that.”
Miller is serious about carving out time for his songwriting. “It really helps me stay centered on who I am as an artist while at the same time giving me a chance to experiment a bit,” Alex notes. In the last 12 months alone, Alex has collaborated with hitmakers Kent Blazy, Larry Cordle, Kirsti Manna, Byron Hill, Carl Jackson, Wood Newton, Emily Ann Roberts, Jerry Salley, Josh Shilling, and Bill Whyte. “Writing with folks of this calibre has been a huge step for me,” Alex adds. “The hits they’ve written are crazy. Working with them, learning from them … it’s broadened my horizon musically and made me more confident. And hey, when it works and you’ve got a good song at the end of the day, there’s no better feeling.”
For a “kid from Kentucky” who began his career at the age of seven, Miller’s commitment to his craft is hardly in doubt. As a youngster, he quickly progressed from shows in and around his hometown of Lancaster to larger markets. Alex appeared at the Dolby Theatre, Lucas Oil Stadium, WoodSongs, Renfro Valley, Lincoln Jamboree and more. His expressive tenor voice brought him early success and his skills with guitar and lap steel are an integral part of his stage show. Alex also plays ukulele, bass, and banjo.
