Roman Alexander Drops Seductive New Song, ‘Cocktail Conversations’

When planning his next single release, up-and-coming singer/songwriter Roman Alexander knew what he wanted to say, he just wasn’t sure…

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Lauren Jo Black

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September 18, 2020

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When planning his next single release, up-and-coming singer/songwriter Roman Alexander knew what he wanted to say, he just wasn’t sure exactly how he wanted to say it.

Then one day, he had a writing session with Dylan Altman and John Caldwell and things just fell into place.

“I remember walking in with Dylan and John and they were like, ‘what do you like, what do you enjoy?’” Alexander recalls.

He looked to a recent night out with friends as inspiration.

“I told them, well, ‘I like cigars and I like Elvis and last night I had an Old Fashioned at a cocktail lounge with my buddies.”

From there, the co-writers crafted “Cocktail Conversations,” a song Alexander says is a perfect representation of who he is as an artist.

“It was just one of those songs…it was the first time a song clicked and I was like, this is me. It’s authentically me,” he explains. “Even talking about the Elvis tattoo in the song. It’s just very me and it’s a proper introduction of who I am.”

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Out now, “Cocktail Conversations” documents a man and woman’s first meeting in a smoky barroom. The sultry song paints a picture in listeners’ minds as the man makes his move: “I did the right thing/ And slid about three seats over/ You looked my way as if to say/ Its okay boy move a little closer.”

Unsure of where the night might lead, they decide to keep things light as they get to know each other over drinks.

“I’m an Old Fashioned/ You’re a Manhattan/ Sitting in a smoky downtown bar/ Have you ever been to LA/ Drove across the country/ In some car that barely starts/ There’s a shine in your eye/ Telling me that you might just want me to take you home/ At the same time girl I ain’t got no expectations/ These are just cocktail conversations,” Alexander croons throughout the chorus.

With its effortless groove and irresistible romantic storyline, “Cocktail Conversations” is a song you’ll want to have on repeat for days.

Fans can keep up with Roman Alexander on Facebook and Instagram. The rising star plans to release even more new music in the coming months.

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Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.