Musician Keeps Parents' Memory Alive Through Emotional Songs

In October 2025, rising musician Alex Warren is using his platform to honor the memory of his late parents. The 25-year-old, who recently performed at the Audacy We Can Survive benefit concert, lost both of his parents at a young age - his father to kidney cancer when he was 9, and his mother to liver and renal failure in 2021.

Despite the immense grief, Warren has found solace in his music, which he says allows him to keep his parents' presence alive. "The coolest thing that I've been able to do is keep my parents alive in some ways, whether it's the music or the shows, and never not talking about them," he shares. Warren's fans have even been known to bring bits of their loved one's ashes to his concerts, sometimes for him to sign.

The singer-songwriter's debut album "You'll Be Alright, Kid" features the poignant track "First Time on Earth," which he calls the most cathartic to write. "I remember when we finished that song, I bawled my eyes out," he recalls. "It's something really beautiful where I never got any closure with my parents before they passed."

As Warren continues to rise in the music industry, earning a Video Music Award and Grammy buzz, he remains committed to honoring his parents' legacy through his art.