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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 +...