No Way Out But Through: A Songwriter’s Slow Blind Journey from Chaos to Clarity
New Memoir By Award-Winning Songwriter Kent Maxson – No Way Out But Through: A Songwriter’s Slow Blind Journey from Chaos to Clarity
What if the struggles of your life weren’t just random moments of chaos, but instead, part of a greater song being written?
In No Way Out But Through, award-winning Nashville songwriter Kent Maxson shares his raw and honest journey of faith, weaving together personal storytelling, biblical wisdom, and original song lyrics to reveal the beauty hidden within the creative and spiritual process.
“The real deal . . . Kent Maxson is all about the music. What you see is what you get. And you’re going to love it.” —Garth Brooks
At its core, this book is about transformation. Maxson’s journey has been shaped by both the highs of success and the depths of personal trials, and he doesn’t shy away from the hard truths of navigating pain, doubt, and reinvention. Just as a songwriter wrestles with words and melodies until a song emerges, he discovers that his own path to spiritual renewal follows a similar pattern—an often turbulent but ultimately beautiful process of surrendering to God’s artistry. “God was the songwriter. I was the song,” he reflects, embracing the divine craftsmanship at work in his life. Each chapter is paired with an original song lyric, offering a unique harmony between music and memoir, between struggle and redemption.
With the insight of a seasoned storyteller and the soul of a poet, Maxson weaves faith and creativity into a powerful testament to resilience. Whether wrestling with lyrics in a writer’s room or wrestling with God in the depths of despair, he learns that true transformation requires going through the chaos, not around it. His raw honesty and lyrical prose will resonate with songwriters, artists, and seekers alike—anyone who has ever longed to turn pain into purpose, struggle into song.
Through Maxson’s experiences and reflections, readers will find themselves encouraged to embrace their own creative and spiritual journeys, trusting that even in life’s darkest moments, beauty is being composed.
No Way Out But Through is an invitation to listen—to the music, to the silence, and to the voice of God moving underneath it all. Get your copy today and let the music of faith, resilience, and redemption inspire you.
Award-winning Nashville songwriter Kent Maxson presents his new book, No Way Out But Through: A Songwriter’s Slow Blind Journey from Chaos to Clarity at Landmark Booksellers May 6, 2025 at 6PM in Franklin, TN.
About the Author
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.
