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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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Alysa Vanderheym is a songwriter and producer originally from the San Fransico Bay Area, and is currently signed to Rhythm House Music. She has been a part of several massive hits including “Lose Somebody” by Kygo and One Republic, “Cold Beer Calling My Name” recorded by Jameson Rodgers and Luke Combs, and “Heartfirst” by Kelsea Ballerina. In addition to her songwriting success, she was nominated for the 2024 GRAMMY awards for her work on Keslea’s record “Rolling Up The Welcome Mat”. In ...
David Nail is a country singer and songwriter originally from Kennett, Missouri. David has had multiple chart-topping singles including “Let It Rain,” “Whatever She’s Got,” and “Turning Home” which was nominated for the 2011 GRAMMY Awards. In this episode we discuss David’s path, from baseball player to country singer, getting dropped and signed again at the very same label, his chart success and his best advice for new songwriters and artists. New Episodes every Tuesday.Find the h...
Originally from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Steve Moakler is an artist and songwriter signed to Creative Nation. He has written songs for Dierks Bentley, Ben Rector, Jake Owen, Reba McEntire, and many more. His song “Riser,” recorded by Dierks Bentley, was the title track and a single on Dierks’ 7th studio album and is RIAA Certified Gold. In addition to his songwriting success, Steve releases his music independently and has opened shows for some of country music’s biggest acts including Dan +...
Lily Rose is a singer and songwriter originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She caught her big break when her song “Villain” went viral in late 2020 and led to her signing a record deal with Big Loud, Back Blocks Music, and Republic Records. Since then, Lily has toured with Sam Hunt, Shania Twain, and more and is slated to release her EP Runnin Out Of Time on May 10th.In this episode, we discuss Lily’s journey, from cutting her teeth in the Athens, Georgia music scene, to finding her crew and writ...
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