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Ten Year Town

Troy Cartwright
Songwriting
Nashville
Country Music
Music Industry
Music Row
Songwriters
Kip Moore
Social Media
Texas
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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Brad Tursi is a songwriter, guitarist, and member of Old Dominion. As a songwriter, he has penned hits for artists including Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley, and Luke Bryan, including Chesney's “Save It For A Rainy Day.” As a member of Old Dominion, he... more

Jake Worthington is a country music artist and songwriter raised in La Porte, Texas. He first gained national attention as the runner-up on Season 6 of NBC’s The Voice before spending years developing his sound playing dance halls and honky-tonks acr... more

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In this bonus episode, we take a look at the songwriting and philosophy of Tom Petty—what made his songs work, why simplicity matters, and what artists can learn from the way he approached music and career.

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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

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Recent Guests

Jake Worthington
Country artist known for songs like It Ain't The Whiskey, State You Left Me In, Hello Shitty Day featuring Miranda Lambert
Self, touring with Luke Combs
Episode: Jake Worthington on Texas Country, Traditionalism & Touring with Luke Combs | Ten Year Town Ep. 124
Randy Montana
Songwriter and musician discussed as the guest
Songwriter/Artist
Episode: Randy Montana on Writing No. 1 Hits for Luke Combs & Parker McCollum, his Songwriting Approach, and More | Ten Year Town Ep. 123
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

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Troy Cartwright
Host of Ten Year Town (music industry and songwriter interviews)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 261 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 States6 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 States9 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 States10 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 praise thoughtful, deep-dive questions that illuminate the songwriter journey.
Audience notes the show is a valuable resource for aspiring artists and songwriters seeking real-world guidance.
Guests appreciate the candid conversations and backstage storytelling from Nashville's songwriting community.
Episodes consistently offer practical insights into craft and industry dynamics.

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Jake Worthington on Texas Country, Traditionalism & Touring with Luke Combs | Ten Year Town Ep. 124
Q: What was a turning point in your career?
The turning point came when Seth England from Big Loud called after years of writing and networking, leading to a long-standing relationship with Big Loud and a shift from indie/underground gigs to broader opportunities.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ten Year Town

What is Ten Year Town about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running interview-focused series that centers on the journeys of hit songwriters, musicians, and industry executives navigating Music Row, Nashville, and the broader country music ecosystem. Conversations consistently touch on early roots, mentorship, room-to-room collaboration, the craft of songwriting, and the business realities that shape careers—from live show culture and touring to publishing, producers, and the shifting role of digital streaming. Noteworthy are stories of persistence, craft-first approaches, and candid takes on authenticity, artistry, and the evolving industry that prizes storytelling and connection with fans as much as virality or streaming numbers. The show often features deep-dive anecdotes about writing roo... more

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Recent guests on Ten Year Town include:

1. Jake Worthington
2. Randy Montana
3. Zach Abend
4. Mitchell Tenpenny
5. Kip Moore
6. Parker McCollum
7. Ben Chapman
8. Chase McGill

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