Ten Year Town

Troy Cartwright
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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. 

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Parker McCollum on Texas Country, Songwriting & Making His New Record | Ten Year Town Ep. 120

    Parker McCollum is an artist and songwriter originally from Conroe, Texas. He has earned multiple No. 1 hits including “Pretty Heart,” “To Be Loved By You,” “Handle On You,” and “Burn It Down,” and was named ACM New Male Artist of the Year in 2022. His 2025 self-titled album PARKER MCCOLLUM marked his fifth studio release, and he just released a deluxe edition on March 20th, 2026. In this episode, we discuss Parker’s upbringing in Texas, the making of his latest record, the pressure and expectations that come with success, and many other stops along the way. -------------------------------------------------- This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art. --------------------------------------------------- This episode is also sponsored by Sensa Pens. Sensa creates premium writing instruments designed for comfort and performance, featuring their patented Plasmium® gel grip that molds to your hand to reduce fatigue during extended writing sessions. Originally introduced in 1995 and developed with ergonomic specialists, Sensa pens are built for writers, creators, and anyone who still values putting pen to paper.  Check them out at sensapensofficial.com and use code TENYEAR25 for 25% off your order. --------------------------------------------------- Troy Cartwright is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Lee Brice, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists. #ParkerMcCollum  #TexasCountry  #CountryMusic  #Songwriting  #BurnItDown  #HandleOnYou  #Nashville  #TenYearTown  #TroyCartwright New Episodes every Tuesday. Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.  Social Channels for Ten Year Town: Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok This podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here.   Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura.  Artwork design by Brad Vetter.  Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

    50 min

  2. 17 MAR

    Ben Chapman on Peach Jam, Nashville, New Fatherhood, and "How Everything's Different, but Ain't Nothin' Changed" | Ten Year Town Ep. 119

    Today’s guest is songwriter and artist Ben Chapman. Originally from Lafayette, Georgia, Ben is now based in Nashville and has written songs for artists including Muscadine Bloodline, Brent Cobb, Hayes Carll, and Flatland Cavalry, among others. He is also the founder of Peach Jam, a quarterly live series at The Basement East that features his band and a rotating lineup of guest artists. He has a new record, Feet On Fire, set for release in May, with the title track dropping Tuesday, March 24th. In this episode, Ben talks about his path from Lafayette to Nashville, Peach Jam, his new-found fatherhood, and how “Everything’s Different”… but ain’t nothing changed. -------------------------------------------------- This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art. --------------------------------------------------- Troy Cartwright is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists. #BenChapman #TenYearTown #Songwriting #Nashville #PeachJam #CountryMusic #Americana #Songwriter #MusicPodcast #BrentCobb #FlatlandCavalry #HayesCarll #MuscadineBloodline #IndependentArtist #NewMusic New Episodes every Tuesday. Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town: Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok This podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

    59 min

  3. 10 MAR

    Chase McGill on writing "20 Cigarettes" for Morgan Wallen, CMA Triple Play Awards, and Loving the Process | Ten Year Town Ep. 118

    Chase McGill is a songwriter originally from Columbus, Mississippi. He has written multiple No. 1 songs, including “Break Up in the End” recorded by Cole Swindell and “Lose It” recorded by Kane Brown. His songs have also been recorded by artists including Luke Combs, Sam Hunt, and Morgan Wallen. McGill is a multiple-time CMA Triple Play Award winner, including in 2026 for the songs “Happen To Me” (Russell Dickerson), “I Got Better” (Morgan Wallen), and “20 Cigarettes” (Morgan Wallen). He is currently published by Universal Music Publishing Group. In this episode, we discuss Chase’s journey from Mississippi to Nashville, the stories behind some of his biggest hits, his approach to writing in the room, and many other stops along the way. -------------------------------------------------- This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art. --------------------------------------------------- Troy Cartwright is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists. #ChaseMcGill  #Songwriting  #MorganWallen  #RussellDickerson  #KaneBrown  #ColeSwindell  #NashvilleSongwriters  #CountryMusic  #CMAawards  #TriplePlay  #TenYearTown  #TroyCartwright New Episodes every Tuesday. Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.  Social Channels for Ten Year Town: Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok This podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here.   Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura.  Artwork design by Brad Vetter.  Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

    57 min

  4. 3 MAR

    Lee Thomas Miller on “In Color,” No. 1 Hits & The Grammys | Ten Year Town Ep. 117

    Lee Thomas Miller is a GRAMMY-nominated songwriter born in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He has written multiple No. 1 songs, including “The Impossible” (Joe Nichols), “You’re Gonna Miss This” (Trace Adkins), and “In Color” (Jamey Johnson). “In Color” earned both the CMA and ACM Song of the Year awards. Miller currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). He has cuts with artists including Brad Paisley, Terri Clark, George Strait, Randy Travis, and many others. In this episode, we discuss Lee’s path into songwriting, the stories behind some of his biggest hits, his role with NSAI, and many other stops along the way. -------------------------------------------------- This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art. --------------------------------------------------- Troy Cartwright is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists. #LeeThomasMiller  #InColor  #CountrySongwriter  #NSAI  #Nashville  #Songwriting  #CMAawards  #ACMawards  #JameyJohnson  #TraceAdkins  #TenYearTown  #TroyCartwright New Episodes every Tuesday. Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.  Social Channels for Ten Year Town: Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok This podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here.   Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura.  Artwork design by Brad Vetter.  Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

    54 min

  5. 24 FEB

    How The Listening Room Became a Nashville Staple with Chris Blair | Ten Year Town Ep. 116

    Chris Blair is the founder and owner of The Listening Room Cafe, one of Nashville’s premier songwriter venues. Since opening its doors in 2006, The Listening Room has become a cornerstone of the city’s songwriting community, hosting hit writers, rising artists, and industry showcases while giving audiences an up-close experience with the stories behind the songs. In this episode, we discuss Chris’s path to opening The Listening Room, the role songwriter venues play in Nashville’s ecosystem, building a sustainable live music business, and many other stops along the way. -------------------------------------------------- This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art. --------------------------------------------------- Troy Cartwright is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists. #ChrisBlair  #TheListeningRoom  #Nashville  #Songwriters  #LiveMusic  #MusicBusiness  #WritersRounds  #CountryMusic  #TenYearTown  #TroyCartwright New Episodes every Tuesday. Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.  Social Channels for Ten Year Town: Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok This podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here.   Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura.  Artwork design by Brad Vetter.  Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

    37 min

  6. 17 FEB

    Art, Aura, and The Algorithm & Why The Mountain Conquers You

    Why I Listened to 2,000 Minutes of Tchaikovsky Last Year We are living in the age of "frictionless" music. The algorithms know what we want before we do, the dopamine is cheap, and the content is served to us on a silver platter. But as Charles Bukowski once said of classical music: "It washes the crap right out of me." Lately, it feels like there’s a lot of crap to wash out. In this episode, I’m stepping away from the "business" of music to talk about the Aura and the Sublime. I’m breaking down why I spent more time with a 19th-century Russian composer than anyone in the Top 40, and why I believe the "smoothness" of modern digital life is actually making us bored, exhausted, and artistically numb. In this episode, we explore: The "Loss of Aura": Why music feels less valuable when it stops being a "hunt" and starts hunting you. The Sublime vs. The User-Friendly: Lessons from Walter Benjamin and Theodore Adorno on why great art should be a little bit terrifying. The Tchaikovsky Antidote: How complex, uncomfortable, and "loud" art reminds us that we aren’t the center of the universe. Breaking the Algorithm: Why the most successful artists of the future will be the ones who refuse to be "mathematically certain." If you’ve been feeling a specific kind of creative exhaustion lately, this one is for you. It’s time to stop trying to conquer the mountain and let the mountain conquer us. RESOURCES & LINKS 📧 Get in touch: troycartwright.music@gmail.com 📝 Read the full essay on Substack: Letters to Myself  📸 Follow on Instagram: @troycartwright #Songwriting #MusicIndustry #Tchaikovsky #ClassicalMusic #MusicPhilosophy #Algorithm #CreativeProcess #NashvilleSongwriters #WalterBenjamin #TheSublime #ArtVsContent #MusicPodcast #TroyCartwright #LettersToMyself #Authenticity #IndieArtist New Episodes every Tuesday. Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.  Social Channels for Ten Year Town: Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok This podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here.   Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura.  Artwork design by Brad Vetter.  Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

    7 min

  7. 10 FEB

    Isaac Gibson of 49 Winchester on Making Records with Dave Cobb, Appalachian Roots, Touring, and What’s Next

    Isaac Gibson is a songwriter, vocalist,and guitarist originally from Castlewood, Virginia, and the frontman of 49 Winchester. Formed in Appalachia, the band has released five studio albums while building a devoted fanbase through constant touring. In 2025, 49 Winchester signed with MCA and Lucille Records, where they are currently working with Dave Cobb on a new full-length album scheduled for release in 2026. The band recently released a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” as their first new music under the partnership. In this episode, we talk about Isaac’s upbringing in Appalachia, the evolution of 49 Winchester, building a career on the road, signing with MCA, working with Dave Cobb, and what this next chapter looks like for the band—along with many other stops along the way. -------------------------------------------------- This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art. --------------------------------------------------- Troy Cartwright is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists. #IsaacGibson  #49Winchester  #CountryMusic  #Americana  #SouthernRock  #Songwriting  #Nashville  #DaveCobb  #MusicPodcast  #TenYearTown New Episodes every Tuesday. Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.  Social Channels for Ten Year Town: Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok This podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here.   Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura.  Artwork design by Brad Vetter.  Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

    51 min

  8. 3 FEB

    Nashville Snowpocalypse Check In, Kelly Archer, and Chasing A Dream

    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 Cody's 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 #1, how her last two singles were over 5 years old and many other stops along the way.  New Episodes every Tuesday New Episodes every Tuesday. Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.  Social Channels for Ten Year Town: Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok This podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here.   Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura.  Artwork design by Brad Vetter.  Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

    53 min
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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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  • Creator
    Troy Cartwright
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ten Year Town
  • Show Website
    Ten Year Town

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