At AmericanaFest, The Ranch Sitdown catches up with American Idol alum and Texas native Jack Blocker for a down-to-earth conversation about his whirlwind year.

From hitting national TV to welcoming his newborn daughter, June, Jack shares how life, love, and late nights have reshaped his outlook on music. He talks about finding inspiration in legends like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, balancing family life with a touring schedule, and his unwavering loyalty to Dallas sports, even while living in Nashville.

With a new album freshly released and another already in the works, Jack opens up about writing on the road, performing solo across the country, and the pull Texas still has on his heart.