It’s been a busy yet fun summer for local country music artist Jordyn Pollard.
Pollard, who was raised in Hillmond, just released a new single which will be hitting the airwaves very soon.
“I just released my new single called ‘Single at a Wedding’ during wedding season. So we’re kind of just working on the release of that. We have some new surprises coming out always,” she said, adding fans can always stay on top of what’s new by visiting her on social media.
“I’ve had so many shows. It’s been a wild summer, but so much fun. I love being busy. I actually played at Craven for the first time this past year in their songwriter’s showcase which was lots of fun. And just playing at lots of festivals across Saskatchewan this year,” said Pollard.
“So it’s been very hectic, but it’s been awesome.”
Not only is her music career taking off, but she is working toward another substantial goal as well, finishing her degree.
“I just switched online to Athabasca. I’m taking psychology … I find it so fascinating. I think it’s very applicable to the industry that I’m in and I think that with what I want to do with my music and everything, I really want to incorporate my love of psychology into that and do a whole bunch of charity work and those kinds of events,” said Pollard.
For as long as she can remember, music has been a big part of her life.
“I started playing guitar around eight or nine, and writing songs not too long after that, and playing at local festivals and it just kind of escalated into what it is now. I always loved it,” she explained.
Even as a toddler Pollard would sing and dance along with Shania Twain and Hillary Duff, and when she was a bit older it was all about Taylor Swift.
“Having these female role models really helped me kind of discover that this is what I wanted to do,” said Pollard, adding that the songwriting aspect is also very important to her.
When asked if there’s a certain place that sparks her creative side she said it’s not a place per se, it’s more about human interaction.
“I think it just comes to me randomly. I feel like just doing stuff in life—meeting new people. That’s where I find most of my inspiration. Not necessarily a certain location … life experience is so important.”
Pollard will be opening for Brett Kissel at the upcoming Vic Juba Crank It Up Cabaret, at the Lloyd Ex.
“I’m really excited to open for Brett. This will probably be my third or fourth time doing a show with him and it’s been a few years since, so I’m really excited to get to reunite again,” said Pollard.
“It’s always awesome to get these opportunities to put yourself in front of new audiences … I’m excited to show everyone in Lloydminster what I can do. I really hope to see everyone out at the show.”
