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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
Ben Rector
Kenny Chesney
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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Our inaugural LIVE episode, recorded in front of an audience in Nashville.

Jessie Jo Dillon is a Nashville songwriter behind “10,000 Hours” (Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber), “Lies Lies Lies” (Morgan Wallen), “Am I Okay” (Megan Moroney), and “Break Up ... more

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Brothers Osborne are the Grammy, ACM, and CMA award-winning duo of TJ and John Osborne, from Deale, Maryland. Their hits include “Stay a Little Longer,” “21 Summer,” and “Burning Man” with Dierks Bentley. Their fifth album, Watertown, produced by Jay... more

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Abigail Rose is a Nashville-raised singer-songwriter. This year her song “Betty’s in the Band,” a duet with Weston Hunter, went viral and took her from 35,000 to over a million monthly listeners. Her debut album Paisley is out October 23 on Silverlab... more

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🎟️ Ten Year Town: A LIVE Episode with Jessie Jo Dillon. Monday, October 19, Analog at Hutton Hotel. Doors 5:00, show 5:30.

Tickets: ffm.link/tenyeartownlive

Skip Ewing is a singer-songwriter from Redlands, California, with eleven No. 1 son... more

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Recent Guests

TJ Osborne
Grammy, ACM, and CMA award-winning country musician and member of Brothers Osborne.
Brothers Osborne
Episode: Brothers Osborne on “Stay a Little Longer,” “21 Summer,” and the Story Behind “Doors” | Ten Year Town Episode Ep. 140
John Osborne
Grammy, ACM, and CMA award-winning country musician and member of Brothers Osborne.
Brothers Osborne
Episode: Brothers Osborne on “Stay a Little Longer,” “21 Summer,” and the Story Behind “Doors” | Ten Year Town Episode Ep. 140
Abigail Rose
Nashville-raised singer-songwriter whose song “Betty's in the Band” went viral.
Silverlab
Episode: Abigail Rose: The Story Behind “Betty’s in the Band” and Her New Album Paisley | Ten Year Town Episode 139
Skip Ewing
Songwriter and artist
Episode: Skip Ewing on “Love, Me,” Clint Black, and Turning a No Into a No. 1
Joybeth Taylor
Songwriter known for Choosin' Texas and I Can't Love You Anymore
Independent songwriter / works with Sony/Verse 2
Episode: Joybeth Taylor on "Choosin' Texas," "Weren't for the Wind," and Three Songs a Day | Ten Year Town Ep. 135
Danny Myrick
Songwriter and artist known for hits like She's Country, Truck Yeah, International Harvester
Country music songwriter and performer
Episode: Danny Myrick on "She's Country," "Truck Yeah," and the Demo That Became the Record | Ten Year Town Ep. 134
Dan Alley
Hit songwriter known for cutting records like Country Song Came On, Be By You, and House Again
Songwriter
Episode: Dan Alley on Quitting the Day Job, "Country Song Came On," and "House Again" | Ten Year Town Ep. 133
Zane Williams
Songwriter and frontman of The Wilder Blue
The Wilder Blue
Episode: Zane Williams on Being 10% Better, Building for the Long Term, and The Wilder Blue | Ten Year Town Ep. 132
Wyatt Flores
Singer-songwriter from Stillwater, Oklahoma
Self-directed, management involved in his music career
Episode: Wyatt Flores on Stillwater, Music Row, and his new album Scared of Heights | Ten Year Town Ep. 130

Host

Troy Cartwright
Host focusing on songwriter journeys and Nashville dynamics; central figure across episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 268 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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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Brothers Osborne on “Stay a Little Longer,” “21 Summer,” and the Story Behind “Doors” | Ten Year Town Episode Ep. 140
Q: What advice would you give your younger self?
TJ Osborne says he would tell himself to be less self-critical and remember that career-changing opportunities may be closer than they appear. The brothers also emphasize gratitude and defining success by whether the work and life feel meaningful, rather than by charts or venue numbers.
Brothers Osborne on “Stay a Little Longer,” “21 Summer,” and the Story Behind “Doors” | Ten Year Town Episode Ep. 140
Q: How did “Doors” come about?
Their brother-in-law Chris Pickston shared the idea of doors as a metaphor for life's transitions. John Osborne quickly wrote a verse and chorus, and later TJ and John developed the concept with Lee Thomas Miller and Jesse Frasure, giving Pickston a writing credit.
Abigail Rose: The Story Behind “Betty’s in the Band” and Her New Album Paisley | Ten Year Town Episode 139
Q: If you could go back to younger you, let's say 19 year old you, and you could just say something, what would you say?
Rose would tell her younger self to be patient, give herself grace, and stop expecting to have everything figured out by 20. She says living through experiences helped her write songs she is proud of.
Abigail Rose: The Story Behind “Betty’s in the Band” and Her New Album Paisley | Ten Year Town Episode 139
Q: How did “Betty's in the Band” happen?
Rose says she wrote it with Weston Hunter and Mike Lohmeyer, then recorded a back-porch rehearsal with friends. She posted the clip to promote a show, and its rapid spread led the team to record and release the song.
Skip Ewing on “Love, Me,” Clint Black, and Turning a No Into a No. 1
Q: How did you navigate early rejection and stay motivated as a songwriter?
Passion, persistence, and a belief in your own voice. Lean into what you know and keep learning, asking for feedback in a constructive way and applying it without abandoning your artistic vision.

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This show centers on the Nashville songwriting and Music City scene, featuring candid conversations with hit writers, performers, and industry professionals. Episodes often explore the grind of breaking in, the craft of writing and producing songs, the balance between artistic integrity and business realities, and personal journeys—from early days in bars or hometown scenes to major labels, publishing deals, Broadway and TV/Broadway projects, and long-term career resilience. A few episodes highlight independent paths, collaborations, and the evolving landscape of music production, publishing, and live performance. Listeners can expect practical career lessons, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a community-focused perspective that emphasizes ... more

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Recent guests on Ten Year Town include:

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2. John Osborne
3. Abigail Rose
4. Skip Ewing
5. Joybeth Taylor
6. Danny Myrick
7. Dan Alley
8. Zane Williams

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