Braxton's musical journey began after hearing Chris Stapleton’s feature on Justin Timberlake's "Say Something," igniting his passion for country music's authentic storytelling. His connection to music deepened through memories of his grandfather, a musician who gifted him his first guitar. Teaching himself to play by studying his grandfather's recorded performances, Braxton learned "Simple Man" as his first song and began sharing his talent through online videos. Music became a powerful outlet following the loss of his father in 2021, inspiring him to record a cover of "Go Rest High on That Mountain" for his father's memorial service. Today, Braxton balances his work at the Parks and Recreation department with regular performances, songwriting and raising his children, Iyra and Russell.