Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kaden Jordan. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Kaden, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Let’s jump back to the first dollar you earned as a creative? What can you share with us about how it happened?

The first dollar I ever made from music was actually at the worst show I’ve ever done. I arrived at the “venue,” which was a park, only to find out we’d been double-booked with a birthday party and got kicked out. So, we went across the street to a 7-Eleven and held the show there. A guy pulled up in a pickup truck with a karaoke machine, and I performed my set—one original song and two covers. After the show, I got paid $30. To this day, that’s one of the most meaningful amounts of money I’ve ever made.

Kaden, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I fell in love with music when I was 8 years old, and I turned 19 three months ago. I feel like my contribution to the music industry is my story and unique perspective on the world. The biggest struggle in my career has probably been letting in too many voices and allowing others to take creative control over my music. Fortunately, I think I’ve finally found my own sound, and now I’m creating the best music I’ve ever made. What I’m most proud of is achieving all these amazing milestones in my career without a million followers or a record label. I’ve been flown to the Bahamas, performed at halftime for the Orlando Magic, and released my debut album independently.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

People might think it’s about the shows, the money, or the fans, but for me, it’s much simpler. I get to wake up every day and do what I love. The process, the work, and creating something I’m proud of—that’s my true reward.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

I believe this is a story more about God’s grace in my life than my own resilience. Over the past couple years, I’ve had to replace close and valuable people in my life. I lost an entire circle of friends over differences in worldviews, a mentor in a tragic car accident, and recently had to cut ties with someone who broke my trust. Yet, by God’s grace, I’ve been able to move forward and continue pursuing music. No matter where you are or what you’re going through, one thing I can confidently say is that if you ask, God will pull you through it.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://kadenjordanmusic.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadenjordanofficial/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KadenJordan

Image Credits

Cristina Robson, Cathy Martinez, Eric Nwokocha, and Eric Kidd