Ethan Burdick: From TikTok Live to Touring with Jelly Roll

Ethan Burdick's journey almost ended before it ever began. American Idol said no...but Ethan didn't take it as rejection. Ethan went back to his college dorm, taught himself guitar, dropped out of school, and started singing on TikTok Live -- making just enough money to keep his dream alive. Even when nothing seemed to be happening, Ethan believed God had a plan. So he kept showing up. Kept writing. Kept trusting. Then someone discovered him on TikTok. That single moment opened a door Ethan never saw coming. It led to opportunities he'd only dreamed about, including writing and releasing his hit song "I Get the Picture," hearing it on SiriusXM Hits 1, and joining Jelly Roll on tour. In this episode, Ethan shares the full story behind his journey from American Idol rejection and TikTok Live to Nashville, SiriusXM Hits 1, touring with Jelly Roll, and the faith that carried him through it all. We talk about: • Getting rejected by American Idol • Teaching himself guitar in his college dorm • Making money on TikTok Live before anyone knew his name • Dropping out of college to pursue music full-time • How one TikTok changed the course of his career • Hearing his song on SiriusXM Hits 1 • Touring with Jelly Roll • Why faith has remained at the center of his journey Follow (and subscribe to) That Nashville Girl YouTube: @ThatNashvilleGirl Instagram: @thatnashvillegirl Host: @askamandaadams Website: www.thatnashvillegirl.com Get to know Ethan Burdick YouTube: @ethanburdick Instagram: @ethanrburdick TikTok: @ethanburdick Facebook: Ethan Burdick Don't forget to subscribe, like & comment—it helps us grow and keep telling great stories!