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A podcast celebrating the songwriter's journey in music city. New episodes every Tuesday.

10/12/2024

What’s up everybody?! The much requested (seldom delivered) Q&A episode with Troy and Producer Ben is here. Y’all’s questions have been leveling up! So please enjoy this one, and afterwards submit new questions to tenyeartown.com *whispers* thankss

03/12/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Josh Crutchmer is a music journalist and author originally from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Josh is a writer and planning editor for the New York Times and a contributor to Rolling Stone. He is set to release his 3rd book, Red Dirt Unplugged, on December 13th.

In this episode, we discuss Josh’s journey from Oklahoma to the New York Times, why music journalism is important, the stories behind red dirt legends like Tom Skinner, Stony Larue, and much more.

19/11/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Nick Wheeler is a songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of the band “The All-American Rejects.” Originally from Stillwater, Oklahoma, Nick wrote some of the early 2000s’ biggest hits, including “Swing, Swing,” “Move Along,” “Gives You Hell,” and others. In addition to his work with the band, Nick operates and produces out of his Wheelhouse Studio in Nashville.

In this episode, Nick shares why he loves Nashville and considers it his home, his early interest in production and recording, what’s next for his studio and more.

12/11/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Travis is an artist and songwriter originally from Warner Robbins, Georgia. Known for his creative storytelling in songs like “David Ashley Parker from Powder Springs” (certified Gold) and his first #1 song “After A Few” (certified Platinum), he has had additional success as a songwriter with cuts on Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, Chase Rice, Cody Johnson, and more. He is currently published by Red Creative Group.

On this episode, Travis shares his journey, from getting his start in Georgia college bars to playing Colorado’s Red Rocks amphitheater, having his first Number 1 in during the pandemic, and what’s next for Travis in the coming year.

05/11/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Marv Green is a GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and singer originally from Southern California. Over the course of his multi-decade career, he has had cuts with legendary artists such as George Strait, Eric Church, Tim McGraw, Morgan Wallen and many, many others. His song “Amazed” recorded by Lonestar won the BMI Award for song of the year. Currently, he is signed to Warner Chappell Music and Red Door Music Group.

In this episode, we discuss Marv’s origin story before moving to Nashville, what it’s like writing with artists like Eric Church, where he finds inspiration, his advice to his younger self, and many other stops along the way.

29/10/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Harry Miree is a professional drummer originally from Birmingham, Alabama. Harry has toured with acts like Hardy, LoCash, Lindsay Ell, Ryan Follies and many, many more. He is also well known in the drumming community for his popular YouTube channel. Currently, he is the Music Director and touring drummer for Hardy.

In this episode, Harry returns to Ten Year Town to discuss all that goes into creating a tour, how he translates song recordings to a live show, what he’s looking forward to and much more.

22/10/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Tofer Brown is a GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and producer originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Tofer has written songs for artists like Jon Pardi, Little Big Town, Lauren Daigle, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Carly Pearce and many others. He is currently signed to Concord Music Publishing.

In this episode, Tofer shares his journey, from transferring to Belmont University and then dropping out after only a semester, why he waited to sign a publishing deal, advice for younger writers and more.

15/10/2024

This week’s guest is the legendary ! Tom Douglas is an ACM Award-Winning and Grammy nominated songwriter signed to Sony Music Publishing. Tom has had his songs cut by many legendary artists including Tim McGraw, Lady A, Keith Urban, Eric Church, and more. His song “The House That Built Me,” recorded by Miranda Lambert, went on to win the Song of the Decade Award at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

On this episode, Tom shares his journey, from moving to Nashville two different times, to having his first Number 1 be a solo-write, how he stays inspired, and much more.

08/10/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Travis Wood is a songwriter originally from Beaverton, Ontario. Travis has had songs recorded by Morgan Wallen, Jake Owen, Corey Kent, Parmalee and many more. He is currently signed to and his song “I Ain’t Sayin”, recorded by Jordan Davis, is currently a single at country radio.

In this episode, we discuss Travis’ move from Canada to Nashville, how he picked up writing songs from his dad, his first Number 1 song with Parmalee, his advice to young songwriters, and more.

01/10/2024

This week’s pod-guest is songwriter ! Kelly Archer is a songwriter originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, and is currently signed as a writer with RED Creative and Sony Music. Kelly has written hits for many country artists, including number 1 songs with Brett Young, Justin Moore, Corey Kent, Travis Denning. Her song “I’m Gonna Love You”, recorded by Cody Johnson featuring Carrie Underwood, is his current radio single.

In the episode, Kelly shares how she moved to Nashville from Canada to pursue songwriting, advice she’d give her younger self, her journey to her first Number 1, how her last two singles were over 5 years old and many other stops along the way.

24/09/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Dylan is a songwriter and country artist originally from Statesboro, Georgia. He has toured with artists such as Hardy, Brantley Gilbert, Cole Swindell and Dan + Shay. In addition to his success as an artist, Dylan was a co-writer on Jon Pardi’s number 1 song “Last Night Lonely”. Dylan’s debut record, Mid-Twenties Crisis, is out this week via Sony Music Nashville. He is published by Dallas Davidson’s Play It Again Music.

In this episode we talk about his new record, finding your crew, making songs vs. making an album and many other stops along the way.

17/09/2024

This week’s pod-guest is .wilson.jr ! Stephen Wilson Jr. is a country singer and songwriter originally from Southern Indiana. He is signed to records and has toured with HARDY, Brothers Osborne and more. Stephen’s debut album “søn of dad” was released in September 2023 to critical acclaim. In addition to his success as an artist, Stephen has had cuts as a writer with Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne, Caitlyn Smith and others.

In this episode we discuss Stephen’s journey from rural Indiana to middle Tennessee, his previous career as a scientist, his career change to songwriter, and the inspiration behind his record.

10/09/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Ward Guenther is the founder of and the host of The Ward Guenther Show on Apple Music Country. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Ward started his journey in Nashville as a writer and musician. In 2011, Ward founded Whiskey Jam as a full band alternative to the traditional acoustic rounds in town. Whiskey Jam has since logged over 1,000 shows, with over 3,500 artists.

On this episode, Ward shares his journey, from moving to Nashville and playing open-mics to hitting the road with touring artists, the origin story of Whiskey Jam, his plans for the future and so much more.

03/09/2024

This week’s pod-guest is Katie Fagan is a music publisher originally from Indiana. Katie got her start in publishing as an intern at Warner/Chappell Music Publishing in LA, and soon began working as an assistant to Dr. Luke, founder of Prescription Songs. Katie later moved to Nashville to open Prescription’s first office outside of LA, and has since signed a number of hit songwriters including Lauren LaRue and Malibu Babie. She is the head of A&R for Prescription Songs Nashville.

In this episode, Katie shares her journey, having spent time in both the LA and Nashville publishing worlds, her philosophy on finding and collaborating with talent, tips for landing that first job, and what makes Music Row so special.

27/08/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Drew Baldridge is a county music singer and songwriter originally from Patoka, Illinois. He has toured with some of country’s biggest acts including Cole Swindell, Lee Brice, and more. This week, Drew became the first ever independent artist to achieve their first Number 1 song at country radio with “Somebody’s Daughter”.

On this episode, Drew shares his journey, from playing the label game to building his own radio team independently, how to take ownership of one’s artist career, and advice for those just moving to town.

20/08/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Ryan is a country music artist and songwriter originally from Emory, Texas. He has written songs for HARDY, Midland, Maddie & Tae, Parker McCollum, and many more. In addition to his songwriting success, he’s released several records including critically acclaimed “RX” in 2016. This year, Ryan celebrated his first Number 1 song “Pretty Little Poison” recorded by Warren Zeiders.

In this episode, Ryan shares his journey, from playing country bars in Austin to writing hits in Nashville, how he fights against complacency, and what advice he’d give to his younger self.

13/08/2024

This week’s pod-guest is ! Matt Paskert is a photographer and creative director currently based in Nashville. He has photographed Country Music’s biggest acts including Tim McGraw, Jake Owen, Jon Pardi, Florida Georgia Line and was nominated for the 2019 CMA Tour Photographer of the Year Award. Matt is currently the tour photographer for Morgan Wallen’s “One Night At A Time Tour.”

On this episode, Matt shares his journey, from cold emails to sold-out stadium tours, how he prepares for shoots, and tips for other creatives just getting started.

08/08/2024

New TYT Book Club episode out today on “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy feat. listener-favorite ! Check it out and listen to Aaron’s latest “You Look Like You Love Me” recorded by and

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