Nashville Recording Artist, Jordan Blanchard, is letting fans know what he keeps hidden underneath his cowboy cut Wranglers. Now everyone should relax, because it’s just a guitar pick. His debut EP “Pick In My Pocket” tells the story of a young dreamer leaving a sheltered hometown to find a song, and himself. When the sun comes up on this new journey, there can be no regrets and no looking back. With a gift from his dad and a kiss from his mom, Jordan faces his future with nothing but a pick in his pocket.
While the acronym itself is enough to catch the eye, “PIMP” is the epitome of the Nashville dream. Instead of a 10 year tune, the title track starts slow and increases intensity and hope throughout just 3 minutes and 46 seconds. The kick drum and toms provide a heartbeat-like pulse, while the string instruments reinforce a rhythmic melody of anticipation. An extended halftime outro brings us the passion that such a career choice would require, and the vocals imply a nervous, yet bold readiness. The six song EP was released back in August and, thanks to modern technology, has accumulated more than 250,000 streams in over 40 countries.
Along with an uptick in social media and radio marketing, his 2023 “Running Red Lights Tour” spanned five states and exposed him to thousands of new fans to connect with. The theme of the tour, like the title suggests, was all about pushing the limits of what is possible on stage. There were dance-offs, doo-wops, whiskey shots, backflips, fireworks, beach balls and ponchos. The 25 year old opened for Jason Michael Carroll, Chris Kroeze, Neal McCoy, Tyler Hubbard, and more. The 2024 show dates have not been publicly announced yet, but the tour itself will be called “The Pick in My Pocket Tour.” The focus of this tour will be to raise the bar again, while showcasing a more raw and intimate side of Jordan’s artistry. The group will achieve this by integrating acoustic combination sets into their high energy show.