“Cowboy Pillows,” “Butterfly” & Soulful Country Storytelling | Lexie Stevenson
Lexie Stevenson joined Heart of the Gulch host Tony Mendoza during CRS 2026 in Nashville to talk about “Cowboy Pillows,” “Butterfly,” her journey from acting into music, and the personal experiences behind her soulful approach to country songwriting.
Blending country, pop and soul with cinematic storytelling, Lexie is building a sound centered around vulnerability, strength and songs that come from real experiences.
Lexie Stevenson talks “Cowboy Pillows,” “Butterfly” and creating soulful country music inspired by personal experiences.
The Story Behind “Cowboy Pillows”
One of the songs helping introduce listeners to Lexie's world is “Cowboy Pillows.”
During her Heart of the Gulch interview, she talks about the inspiration behind the song and how personal experiences often become the starting point for her writing.
That emotional honesty carries throughout her music, where Lexie isn't afraid to let listeners into the more vulnerable parts of her story.
“Butterfly” & Finding Strength in the Songs
Lexie also dives into “Butterfly,” “Part of My Story” and “Good Time Gone,” giving us a deeper look at the different sides of her songwriting.
Heart of the Gulch host Tony Mendoza sits down with Lexie Stevenson during CRS 2026 to talk songwriting, Nashville and her transition from acting into music.
Her music often balances vulnerability with strength, allowing difficult experiences to become something listeners can apply to their own lives.
Rather than simply telling people what happened, Lexie wants the emotion behind a song to feel cinematic—almost like watching the story unfold.
From Acting to Country Music
Before fully pursuing music, Lexie's career took her into acting, including time on The Young and the Restless.
But songwriting eventually became the creative path that felt most authentic.
She reflects on embracing music as her calling and bringing lessons from her previous experiences into the artist she's becoming today.
Country, Pop & Soul
Nashville has given Lexie an opportunity to continue developing a sound that doesn't sit comfortably inside one genre.
Lexie Stevenson reflects on blending country, pop and soul while using her music to explore vulnerability, strength and self-worth.
Country storytelling provides the foundation, while pop and soul influences give the music its own personality.
But there's also a larger purpose behind what she's building.
Lexie discusses using her platform to advocate for women's health and self-worth, bringing intention to both the songs she releases and the message surrounding them.
From “Cowboy Pillows” and “Butterfly” to her evolving Nashville sound, Lexie Stevenson is turning personal stories into music designed to make listeners feel something.
Watch Lexie Stevenson on Heart of the Gulch
Watch the full Lexie Stevenson interview from CRS 2026 as she joins Tony Mendoza to discuss “Cowboy Pillows,” “Butterfly,” songwriting, her acting career, Nashville and finding her voice in country music.
Tony Mendoza is the Nashville-based host and creator of Heart of the Gulch, featuring conversations with country artists, songwriters and personalities from Nashville and beyond.
