Blake Nations received a Bachelors of Music Education in Music Education from Kansas University in 2022 and received a Masters of Music in Music Education from Kansas State University in 2025. Nations joined the Marysville Band team in 2022 and works with the 6th Grade Band, Junior High School Band, High School Marching and Concert Band, as well as the schools Modern Band/Popular Music Program.

Nations performs on percussion and assists with the Marshal County Community Band.

He currently lives in Marysville with his wife and dog.