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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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Dylan Marlowe is a songwriter and country artist originally from Statesboro, Georgia. Dylan 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 cre...
Stephen Wilson Jr. is a country singer and songwriter originally from Southern Indiana. He is signed to Big Loud Records and has toured with HARDY, Brothers Osborne and more. Stephen’s debut album “Son 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 prev...
Ward Guenther is the founder of Whiskey Jam 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 ...
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 share...
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 “She’s 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 ad...
Ryan Beaver is a country music artist and songwriter originally from Emory, Texas. Ryan 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 #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...
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 the Morgan Wallen “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 creati...
In this second episode of the Ten Year Town Book Club, we bring back Nashville songwriter Aaron Raitiere to talk about Charlie Mackesy's The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The HorseThe idea behind the Ten Year Town Book club is to provide a platform for previous guests to revisit and share with us a book that has made a profound impact on them and their careers as creatives. This episode features Aaron Raitiere, a grammy award-winning songwriter, performer, and visual artist. He has written...
Originally from Danville, Kentucky, Aaron Raitiere is a grammy award-winning songwriter, performer, and visual artist. He has written songs for Anderson East, The Oak Ridge Boys, Whiskey Myers, Montgomery Gentry, and Lady Gaga. His song “I’ll Never Love Again” was a part of the movie A Star Is Born and earned Aaron a Grammy in the Best Song Written for Visual Media category. *Programming Note: this is a rebroadcast of Ten Year Town Episode 19*Aaron is a one-of-one creative, a raconteur a...
Rocky Block is a songwriter born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. He has written songs for some of the biggest names in country music, including Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett, Jake Owen, Cody Johnson, and more. In addition to his success in the country genre, he has cuts with artists like Teddy Swims, Flo Rida, Nelly, Lil Dirk and Post Malone. He is currently signed as a writer to Big Loud Publishing.In this episode, we discuss the stories behind some of Rocky’s biggest songs including, “Man...
“Trapper” John Morris is the SiriusXM Programmer for Y2K Country and The Highway.After starting in college radio at the University of North Texas, Trapper has spent the last 38 years working in radio with stops in Waco, Tyler, Memphis, New Orleans, Dallas, and now Nashville.Trapper shares insight into the relationship between radio and country music, the type of data stations used to test new songs, and how big programs like The Highway find new and upcoming talent.New Episodes every Tuesday....
Jillian Jacqueline is a country singer and songwriter originally from Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. Over her career, she has collaborated with Vince Gill, Kieth Urban, Charlie Worsham, and in 2022, released her debut album “Honestly.”In this episode, Jillian shares her journey, from touring in a family band as a kid, moving to Nashville after college to write songs, her tips for staying inspired, how she values her time after becoming a mother, and much more.New Episodes every Tuesday.Find t...
Episode 52: BJ Hill

Episode 52: BJ Hill

2024-07-0957:24

BJ Hill, originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, is Senior Vice President of A&R at Warner Chappell Music. BJ has signed some of your favorite songwriters including Nicolle Gaylon, Jordan Reynolds, Charles Kelley, Dan Smyers (of Dan + Shay) and many more. He has worked in A&R on both the label and publisher side and has been an advocate for songwriters in town for over 20 years.In this episode, we discuss BJ’s origins, from studying recording engineering at MTSU to learning wh...
Episode 51: Clay Mills

Episode 51: Clay Mills

2024-07-0236:54

Clay Mills is a songwriter originally from Cleveland, Mississippi. He has penned #1 songs for Darius Rucker (“Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”), Diamond Rio (“Beautiful Mess”) and many more. He’s a two time GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and a 16-time ASCAP Award winning songwriter/producer. In addition to his songwriter accolades, he is the co-founder of the songwriting community SongTown.com (http://SongTown.com).In this episode, we discuss Clay’s path from Mississippi to New York to Nashvi...
Adam Doleac is country music singer and songwriter originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He has amassed 370+ Million on-demand streams and his song “Famous” is RIAA certified gold. In addition to his success as an artist, Adam has had songs cut by Dan + Shay, Lainey Wilson, Kane Brown, Darius Rucker, and more. He is currently singed as a writer to Sony Music Publishing.On this episode, Adam shares his unique path to country music, his approach to songwriting, his love of the road, and muc...
Jason Albers is a drummer originally from Midland, Texas and currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a founding member of the band Flatland Cavalry. Over the past 10 years, Flatland has released 4 studios albums, played 1,000’s of shows, and most recently was nominated for a 2024 ACM Award.In this episode, we discuss the origins of Flatland, being in a band and excelling at your role, opening for Luke Combs, and much more. New Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwrigh...
Chris DuBois is a hit songwriter and award-winning publisher from Nashville. He has written numerous #1 songs, including “You Should Probably Leave” by Chris Stapleton, “Mud on The Tires” by Brad Paisley, and is a two-time recipient of the CMA Triple Play Award (three #1 songs in one year). In 1999, Chris co-founded Sea Gayle Music which went on to win the ASCAP Country Publisher of the Year award in 2010 and 2011. Additionally, Chris is adjunct instructor at Belmont University where he...
Q&A Bonus Episode 4

Q&A Bonus Episode 4

2024-06-0624:40

Join the community at www.tenyeartown.comif you have a question of your own, submit it at tenyeartown.com.Q1: how do i find producers and musicians to make records?Q2: what is the best way for consumers to support songwriters?Q3: where do songwriters hang out in Nashville?Q4: how do I level up as a songwriter?Q5: has the music business changed?Q6: how do i become a studio musician?Q7: how do I get into a&r?New Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Soc...
Chris DuBois is a hit songwriter and award-winning publisher from Nashville. He has written numerous #1 songs, including “You Should Probably Leave” by Chris Stapleton, “Mud on The Tires” by Brad Paisley, and is a two-time recipient of the CMA Triple Play Award (three #1 songs in one year). In 1999, Chris co-founded Sea Gayle Music which went on to win the ASCAP Country Publisher of the Year award in 2010 and 2011. Additionally, Chris is adjunct instructor at Belmont University where he...
Q&A Bonus Episode 3

Q&A Bonus Episode 3

2024-05-3029:02

join the community at tenyeartown.comHere it is the, the long promised Q and A episode.Chapter Markers: Q1 (2:15): If you lost all of your connections and identity, what would you do in the first month to start your career?Q2 (6:50): what are the main differences between LA and Nashville?Q3 (8:45): What does it take to be an artist? Q4 (14:00): how do I get in “THE ZONE”?Q5 (17:50): How do I get a meeting with a publisher? Q6 (21:00): Where to intern?Q7 (25:00): how do I reach ...
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