Nicko Creates... A Moment in Nashville

This past weekend, I hit maximum creative serotonin levels in the only city chaotic enough to contain me: Nashville. And y’all, when I say it was legendary, I mean it in the “I may never emotionally recover from this” kind of way.

If you’ve been around here long enough, you know Allen Stone isn’t just my favorite artist—he’s practically my creative muse/spiritual twin/vocal therapist. His music has been the soundtrack to my life, from falling in love to “Give You Blue” being our first dance at our wedding. So when Globetrot weekend rolled around, you better believe I packed my suitcase, my vocal cords, and my emotional support ballcap.

Enter: The Surprise Plot Twist

I was already riding high from seeing Allen live (again). But then—plot twist of the century—Teddy Swims shows up like a soulful Santa Claus with tattoos. YES. THE Teddy Swims. Live. In. The. Flesh.

And just when I thought I couldn’t handle any more magic... I GOT TO SING.
With Allen.
In front of Teddy freaking Swims.

If you felt a massive cosmic shift this weekend, it was probably me levitating straight off the planet. I was out-of-body, out-of-pocket, and officially out of chill.

The Recap Reel (aka My Brain on Repeat)

  • ✔️ Belted my heart out with my favorite artist

  • ✔️ Teddy Swims watched the whole thing

  • ✔️ Floating somewhere above Tennessee ever since

  • ✔️ 97% sure my soul now lives in a harmony loop

This moment wasn’t just a dream come true—it was a full-on reminder of why I do what I do. Creative expression, music, and connection are everything. I came back to Texas charged up and more inspired than ever.

So if you see me singing in public, wearing my Allen merch on a Tuesday, or randomly tearing up to “Consider Me”—just know I’m still basking in the glow of that Nashville magic.

While I'm out here emotionally recovering from my Nashville high, I’ve also been cookin’ up some 🔥 new digital products for all my fellow creatives, chaos navigators, and neurospicy daydreamers. Whether you need a weekly planner to get your sh*t together or a brand workbook to finally nail your vibe—I got you.

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You won’t regret it. Unless you hate fun. In which case… are you lost?

–Nicko

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