Dallas Alexander’s service transcends the military into music
Famous for being the sniper with the longest recorded confirmed kill, Alexander is bringing his music and the healing it inspires to Willie’s Distillery on Aug 22 for a bottle signing and concert
In 2017 Dallas Alexander killed an Islamic State gunman in Iraq from two point two miles away earning him the distinction as the sniper with the longest confirmed kill in history. The fame from the record setting shot has propelled him into a music career that allows him to use his experience and understanding of the tribulations facing many current and former military operatives to write songs with the potential to help heal.
“It all started when I was still in the service,” Alexander explained. “I started to notice music more and after I experienced a big loss in my life I decided to become a songwriter. It helped me immensely with that.”
The Alberta native, who has since relocated to Nashville, Tenn., pulls extensively from his military experience to craft authentic country music with themes accessible to veterans and patriots alike.
“Country music is more a patriotic genre that helps,” he said explaining how his message is received. His lyrics tackle issues that are familiar to veterans and everyday people and have provided connection and healing for both him and his fans.
“When you have a passion for creating something artistic it’s an outlet for expressing what we’re going through. It’s definitely therapeutic, not just for the military experience, but all of life,” he said.
“People have shared tons of stories about songs that I’ve written that connect with people who have gone through tough careers or hard things,” he explained. “There are few songs that always get brought up and people relate to them . That’s the most rewarding thing about writing songs.”
Before his concert at Willie’s Distillery on Aug. 22, Alexander will be signing bottles of Willie’s Devil’s Brigade whiskey, named after the famous joint American and Canadian special forces unit that wreaked havoc in Germany during WWII and trained in Montana leading up to their deployment. Tickets for the show are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. A link to advanced ticket sales is available at www.williesdistillery.com/calendar
