After several years of touring as a guitarist with various Nashville-based artists, J.P. Burr is generating quite a buzz in the Middle Tennessee area as a solo artist and songwriter. Taking inspiration from a mix of classic rock, country, folk, and blues, J.P. strives to create classic-sounding music that will stand the test of time. His emotional songwriting paired with fiery guitar prowess acts as the perfect juxtaposition. J.P. released his debut EP, ‘Lonely Like You’, in the summer of 2021, and has since been writing and recording songs for a new project. Ending 2022 with a televised appearance on Fox & Friends: All American New Year, J.P. is ready to share his new material with the world.

John Patrick Burr grew up in Burns, Tennessee (population: 1,445), just outside of Nashville. Inspired by his grandfather’s interest in guitar playing and the Guitar Hero video game series, he picked up the guitar at age 9. When middle school let out for the day, he spent his afternoons playing in student bands at a local music store. Throughout high school, he gigged around the Nashville area fronting a blues-rock trio and writing music whenever he could. After graduating high school, J.P. began playing guitar for several touring bands and artists, opening for music industry giants like Luke Combs, Dwight Yoakam, Ashley McBryde, and Brantley Gilbert. After establishing a reputation as a reliable live and studio musician in the Nashville area, he decided to shift the focus back to his own music. Now, with a modern take on classic sounds reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, and Tom Petty, J.P. Burr is quickly proving himself a force to be reckoned with.

“J.P. may seem like your quintessential boy-next-door on the outside, but the vehemence in which he tells his stories proves that looks can be deceiving”. - Built In Nashville