Taylor Jo, the genre-bending country artist from Neffs, Ohio, officially announces the release of her debut EP, “4394JO,” out now. A raw fusion of Americana, outlaw, folk, and bluegrass, the project is anchored by the lead single “What Do You Want From Me,” a defiant confrontation of deceit and romantic games. Blending her identity as a frontline nurse by day and a neurodivergent voice in country by night, Taylor Jo crafts a sound that is as relatable as it is gritty, capturing the true spirit of small-town Ohio.
The title “4394JO” is a deeply personal nod to her roots, combining the zip code of her hometown, Neffs (43940), with her middle name. The album serves as a sonic map of her life, with artwork featuring the street she grew up on, the bar where she played her first gig, and even the location of a past DUI. “Nothing on this album was invented,” Taylor Jo shares. “It is all real life, even the parts I didn’t think I wanted anyone to know”. From the opening track “Livin’ Out Of A Change Jar”—designed to introduce listeners to her personal history—to songs written on her bedroom floor, the record is an unfiltered look at poverty, grief, and healing.
For Taylor Jo, music has always been a survival mechanism. “I make music for the version of me who didn’t think she’d survive,” she says, noting that these songs were her therapy long before she spoke her truths out loud. The project also serves as a powerful platform for mental health and neurodivergent advocacy, reflecting her lived experience with Autism and ADHD. This authenticity has fostered a thriving online community of over 40,000 TikTok followers who tune in to witness her use “music as medicine”. Whether she is writing about the frustration of a job she hated in “Sick of This Shift” or paying tribute to her late best friend in “Ally’s Song,” her goal remains to help others feel less alone.
The recording process at Tony’s Treasures studio in Cadiz, Ohio, saw this intimate voice memos transformed into high-quality productions under the guidance of producers Mark Puskarich and Cody Romshak. Taylor Jo is backed Roger Hoard on guitar, Jan Roll on drums, bassist John “Buck” Allemond, and Jonathan H. Warren on fiddle and Anna Blanton on fiddle and mandolin, who together bring over 150 years of collective performing experience to her live shows. Having already shared stages with country stalwarts like Joe Nichols and Whey Jennings, Taylor Jo is ready to bring her “messy truth” to audiences across the region.
Fans can experience the raw energy of Taylor Jo and The Copper Creek Band live during their upcoming 2026 tour dates:
- February 14, 2026: Elm Grove Eagles Steak Fry – Elm Grove, WV (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
- June 13, 2026: Elm Grove Eagles – Elm Grove, WV (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM)