Jack Blocker certainly left his mark on American Idol viewers. Initially dismissed by judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie for his unusual facial expressions, judge Luke Bryan rallied the crew to send Blocker to Hollywood. The 26-year-old graphic artist from Dallas, Texas made the most of his second life on Idol, blazing a trail to finale night before ultimately finishing third behind season 22 winner Abi Carter and runner-up Will Moseley. Heartened by that strong showing, Blocker continues to pursue a career in music. And for the second time this year, the singer-songwriter has delivered a flawless Tyler Childers cover that has fans rethinking the Idol results.
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‘American Idol’ Finalist Jack Blocker Channels Tyler Childers
Less than one month after his outstanding-third place finish on American Idol season 22, Jack Blocker shared his rendition of Tyler Childers’ “Shake the Frost to his official Instagram page.
“JACK!!!!! shoulda won my dude,” one viewer commented.
Sentiments were similar in the comments section of Blocker’s Nov. 20 Instagram post. Now sporting an impressive mustache, the Idol finalist strums along on his guitar as he nails every note of Childers’ 2019 hit “All Your’n.”
He only sang a few lines, but it was enough to catch his following’s attention. “Love Tyler Childers. You done him proud!” one fan commented
Another added, “I swear, every cover you’ve done, you’ve done better than the original.”
Still another fan tagged Childers in their comment, writing, “bring him on tour.”
Clearly, Blocker has maintained his American Idol following. “JACKK!! I still think you shoulda won ! I love your voice,” commented one viewer.
When Is Jack Blocker Releasing An Album?
Last May, Jack Blocker took the stage during a Dallas Mavericks game ahead of this third-place finish on American Idol. The Texan singer-songwriter returned Nov. 8 to perform once again for his hometown team.
Blocker reprised his highly-lauded Idol performance of Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart” at the American Airlines Center. He also premiered an original song, “Lone Star.” The love letter to his home state will appear on his upcoming album.
Recently wrapping a three-state tour in Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas, Blocker is now shifting his focus to the studio.
Featured image via Instagram
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