Kent Maxson | Source

Kent Maxson, “Max” to his friends, is an award-winning songwriter. His music has been performed on international radio and TV and he has won multiple industry awards, including an RIAA Gold Record for his hit single, “From Where I’m Sitting,” which he wrote with Garth Brooks and was recorded by Gary Allan. Artists who have most recently recorded Kent's songs include, CMA Texas Country Artist of the Year Will Banister, Multi Platinum Award Winning Songwriter/Artist Buddy Mondlock, Irish songstress Mary Duff, Irish Traditional Country artist Jordan Mogey, and rising young country artist, Alyssa Trahan. Kent keeps a busy touring schedule performing at House Concerts and small venues throughout the South while writing and mentoring young artists on the craft of songwriting. Kent released his latest EP, "MAX" in November 2019. His memoir, No Way Out But Through: A Songwriter's Slow Blind Journey from Chaos to Clarity is scheduled for release in April 2025. Kent currently lives in Nashville with his wife Cindy.