The American singer, best known as one half of the popular duo Alex & Sierra alongside Sierra Deaton, rose to fame after winning the third season of The X Factor in 2013. Alex had a relatively quiet life before stepping into the spotlight — he spent his early years being raised in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where he grew up with his family and developed a passion for music. Before fully committing to a career in entertainment, Alex pursued higher education, studying communications at both Florida Atlantic University and the University of Central Florida. During that time, he also began a relationship with Sierra in 2009, and the two were together for eight years, balancing their personal lives with their growing musical partnership. Their journey as both a couple and a performing duo came to an end in 2017 when they decided to go their separate ways. Still, Alex remains a notable figure in the pop music scene, remembered for his harmonies, heartfelt performances, and the legacy he built with Sierra. Through it all, Alex has continued to evolve as an artist, staying true to his roots while exploring new creative directions.
He actually got his start early on—he won a youth pageant named Little Master Edgewater when he was just a young boy, which was kind of the beginning of his journey into the spotlight. Fast forward a bit, and after going separate ways from Alex & Sierra, he didn’t slow down at all. In fact, that’s when he really started carving out his own path. He went on to form a band called Bo Talks, where he really showcased his evolving sound. And get this—he even dropped a single with none other than Sarah Hyland, which definitely turned some heads. So yeah, from pageants to pop music, he’s been steadily building momentum every step of the way.