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Ten Year Town

Troy Cartwright
Songwriting
Nashville
Country Music
Music Industry
Music Row
Songwriters
Kip Moore
Texas
Social Media
Morgan Wallen
Kenny Chesney
Ben Rector
Nashville Music Scene
Tiktok
Creativity
Craig Wiseman
Big Loud
Creative Process
Hardy
Authenticity

Join Troy Cartwright as he sits down with hit songwriters, musicians and music city execs to discuss their journey through Music Row, the uncertainties of getting started and what it takes to stay at the top.

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Randy Montana is a songwriter and artist raised in Nashville, Tennessee. He has written songs recorded by artists including Luke Combs, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Riley Green, and many others. His No. 1 hits include “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” “... more

Zach Abend is a songwriter and producer originally from Syracuse, New York. He has co-written songs for artists including Morgan Wallen, HARDY, LOCASH, Kenny Chesney, and Blake Shelton. His #1 songs include writing Kenny Chesney’s “Take Her Home,” LO... more

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Mitchell Tenpenny is a singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. He broke through with his multi-Platinum No. 1 hit “Drunk Me” and has since earned additional chart success with songs like “Truth About You,” “At The End Of A Bar” (with Chris Young... more

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This episode originally aired on January 20th, 2025. 

Kip Moore is an artist and songwriter originally from Tifton, Georgia. He has several multi-platinum records including songs like “Somethin’ ‘bout a Truck,” “More Girls Like You,” and “The Bull.”... more

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Recent Guests

Zach Abend
Songwriter and producer known for Favorite Country Song, Hometown Home, Bottom Land
Independent songwriter/producer in Nashville
Episode: Zach Abend on “Hometown Home” + HARDY’s “Favorite Country Song” | Ten Year Town Ep. 122
Mitchell Tenpenny
Country artist and songwriter, known for hits like Drunk Me and Speed Of Light
Episode: Mitchell Tenpenny on “Drunk Me,” Songwriting & Nashville | Ten Year Town Ep. 121
Kip Moore
Country music artist
Episode: Kip Moore on Craft, Live Shows, Breaking in South Africa, and Doing It His Way
Parker McCollum
Texas country singer-songwriter; notable works include Pretty Heart, Handle On You, What Kind Of Man
Self (Musician)
Episode: Parker McCollum on Texas Country, Songwriting & Making His New Record | Ten Year Town Ep. 120
Ben Chapman
Songwriter and artist; founder of Peach Jam
Peach Jam / The Basement East
Episode: Ben Chapman on Peach Jam, Nashville, New Fatherhood, and "How Everything's Different, but Ain't Nothin' Changed" | Ten Year Town Ep. 119
Chase McGill
Songwriter and CMA Triple Play recipient
Nashville Songwriter, publishing client (Universal/colleagues)
Episode: Chase McGill on writing "20 Cigarettes" for Morgan Wallen, CMA Triple Play Awards, and Loving the Process | Ten Year Town Ep. 118
Lee Miller
Legendary songwriter and president of NSAI
NSAI
Episode: Lee Thomas Miller on “In Color,” No. 1 Hits & The Grammys | Ten Year Town Ep. 117
Chris Blair
Founder and owner of The Listening Room and dedicated supporter of songwriters
The Listening Room
Episode: How The Listening Room Became a Nashville Staple with Chris Blair | Ten Year Town Ep. 116
Isaac Gibson
Front man for the band 49 Winchester
49 Winchester
Episode: Isaac Gibson of 49 Winchester on Making Records with Dave Cobb, Appalachian Roots, Touring, and What’s Next

Host

Troy Cartwright
Host of discussions focusing on the journeys of musicians, songwriters, and music industry executives, providing insights and advice based on personal experiences in the industry.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 258 ratings
  • Helpful for Young Folks

    This pod shares a lot of valuable info on the grind of the music biz. The weird thing I noticed is everyone interviewed has a name like “Colt Crenshaw” or “Tyler Stone” which I guess shows that Country music is 99.9% W H I T E P E O P L E

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pirogi
    United States5 months ago
  • Smoky Mountains

    Favorite episode, Conner Smith bro I love him so much and he makes great songs like country in the clouds and story teller like this dude is amazing, and Troy thanks for having him dude your awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AboySaucy
    United States8 months ago
  • Solid long form interview

    Troy does a fantastic job letting the interview breathe and asking thoughtful questions that evoke thoughtful responses. I listen to the Dave Barnes interview first, and although I’ve heard him be interviewed many times, Troy found a way to bring fresh questions to the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PapaBearT
    United States9 months ago
  • Listen at your own risk

    This podcast is so good it got me making terrible life choices like leaving a decent respectable career to write songs. This better work out or I’m cooked lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emmett Grundberg
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Really interesting interviews and insights into songwriting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SonOfTho
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the personal and insightful interviews, highlighting inspiring stories and practical advice from successful industry professionals.
The engaging nature of discussions allows audiences to feel a part of the journey, fostering a supportive community among aspiring musicians.
Many find the content valuable for artists looking to establish their careers, with reviews emphasizing the authenticity and emotional depth of conversations.

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Chase McGill on writing "20 Cigarettes" for Morgan Wallen, CMA Triple Play Awards, and Loving the Process | Ten Year Town Ep. 118
Q: What changed when you started writing with Brent Cobb and others in your circle?
Collaborations with Brent Cobb and a small, improv-minded group helped him lean into authenticity and variety, moving away from chasing a single sound toward a broader, more personal repertoire.
How The Listening Room Became a Nashville Staple with Chris Blair | Ten Year Town Ep. 116
Q: Was there a moment when you knew it was going to work for The Listening Room?
It wasn't overnight, but there was a pivotal moment during the flood when people started showing up to support the business, which marked a significant turnaround.
Isaac Gibson of 49 Winchester on Making Records with Dave Cobb, Appalachian Roots, Touring, and What’s Next
Q: What was the first member of your team, I guess?
It came along simultaneously. Our agent and our management team kind of came along at the same time.
Isaac Gibson of 49 Winchester on Making Records with Dave Cobb, Appalachian Roots, Touring, and What’s Next
Q: What's the first song we're going to do? Day one in the studio?
It was like, boom, what's song one? Okay, let's work arrangement. Arrangement's good. Or, hey, we should do a bridge here.
Nashville Snowpocalypse Check In, Kelly Archer, and Chasing A Dream
Q: If you could go back in time to younger you, what would you say?
Don't be afraid to ask for whatever it is you need with the intention to collaborate.

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The content primarily revolves around the journeys of songwriters, musicians, and industry executives, delving into their personal experiences and insights gained from navigating Music Row. Discussions often focus on themes related to songwriting processes, perseverance in the music industry, and the evolving nature of music careers. Each episode highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by these artists, emphasizing the emotional and practical aspects of maintaining a career in music. Unique to this show is the balance between providing valuable advice for aspiring artists and offering a deeper understanding of the music industry's intricate workings, making it a potentially rich resource for both professionals in the field and music en... more

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2. Mitchell Tenpenny
3. Kip Moore
4. Parker McCollum
5. Ben Chapman
6. Chase McGill
7. Lee Miller
8. Chris Blair

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