There comes a moment in life when we realize time is not our friend. It does not pause for us to catch our breath, nor does it grant us the luxury of rewinding to relive our most cherished memories. It moves forward, ceaselessly, indifferent to our desires. It is this realization—at once universal and deeply personal—that drives “Time Won’t,” the latest single from XOLEX, the rising Nashville-based singer-songwriter poised to leave her mark on country music.
“ Time Won’t” is an aching, introspective ballad that reminds us to be present, to embrace the here and now before it slips away. “Being a songwriter, I wanted to write something that was laying heavy on my heart recently,” XOLEX shares. “When I was younger, everyone would always tell me ‘time flies.’ Now that I’m grown, that saying haunts me every day.” The song unfolds like a diary entry set to melody—unapologetically vulnerable, laced with nostalgia, and sung with the conviction of an artist who understands just how fleeting life can be.
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XOLEX, born Alexis Curran, is a woman who defies convention. Originally from Chariton, Iowa, she carries the grit of a small-town upbringing and the ambition of someone determined to carve out a space entirely her own. Her music is a sophisticated fusion of country storytelling, pop accessibility, and rock-and-roll edge—think the unfiltered honesty of Ashley McBryde, the soaring emotionality of Adele, and the genre-bending confidence of Kacey Musgraves.
“Time Won’t” is a departure from some of her more defiant singles like “Ain’t Buyin’ It,” a breakup anthem dripping in self-assurance, and “Rebel Child,” which channels the restless spirit of an artist unafraid to break the rules. Instead, this track is quiet strength—its rawness is its power, its simplicity its greatest asset. The song begins with a delicate, almost weightless arrangement, XOLEX’s voice front and center, before building into a chorus that aches with longing. The production, helmed by Nashville veteran Bobby Terry (whose credits include Garth Brooks and Faith Hill), is polished but never overdone, allowing the storytelling to take precedence.
Beyond her music, XOLEX is refreshingly candid about the challenges she has faced. She speaks openly about navigating a toxic relationship, her struggle with an autoimmune disease, and the trials of forging a career in an industry that demands resilience. “No matter what, my energy speaks for itself, and I hope that people can feel that and connect with me through my music—to know they’re not alone,” she says.
That energy is palpable in “Time Won’t,” a song that doesn’t just tell a story—it demands to be felt. It is a meditation on time, memory, and the ephemeral nature of life, a song that lingers long after the final note fades. With this release, XOLEX solidifies her place as one of country music’s most compelling new voices, proving that while time may not wait for us, great music has the power to make it stand still—if only for a moment.
Garth Thomas