Digital Social Hour Alexis Wilkins: Guns, Music, and Freedom: Alexis Wilkins Unfiltered | DSH #1450
Jul 16, 2025
In this engaging conversation, rising country music star Alexis Wilkins shares her journey as a fierce Second Amendment advocate. She candidly discusses the challenges of being an independent artist in a liberal industry and the complexities of gun rights intertwined with feminism. Alexis reflects on her patriotic tracks like 'Stand' and 'Country Back,' and shares fascinating touring experiences across America’s heartland. With her unfiltered perspectives on politics, music, and personal safety, Alexis inspires listeners to stay authentic in a controversial world.
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Gun Rights as Feminism
- Alexis Wilkins sees gun rights advocacy as a feminist issue because it empowers women to protect themselves.
- She argues anti-gun positions can be anti-feminist and even racist due to restricting access to the Second Amendment.
College Challenges Spark Activism
- Alexis Wilkins failed a political class due to her beliefs and fighting that injustice launched her political involvement.
- She leaned into patriotic themes despite pressure to silence her pro-America and veteran support imagery.
Independence vs Label Control
- Independent artists like Alexis Wilkins enjoy freedom to directly connect with audiences via social media.
- Labels control music output and can shelve artists who don't conform, limiting creativity and expression.