Ten Year Town

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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. 

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 92: Anderson East
    Jun 9, 2025 – 01:00:08
  • Episode 91: Ben Rector
    Jun 2, 2025 – 01:02:36
  • Episode 90: Jon Decious
    May 26, 2025 – 45:42
  • Episode 89: Walker Hayes
    May 19, 2025 – 58:55
  • Episode 88: Ryan Hurd
    May 12, 2025 – 57:38
  • Episode 87: Kameron Marlowe
    May 5, 2025 – 41:59
  • Episode 86: Ryan Whelpley
    Apr 28, 2025 – 57:47
  • Creating Art in a World That Won’t Stop Scrolling
    Apr 17, 2025 – 20:05
  • Episode 85: Logan Mize
    Apr 14, 2025 – 57:47
  • Episode 84: Muscadine Bloodline
    Apr 7, 2025 – 01:03:05
  • Episode 83: Monty Criswell
    Mar 31, 2025 – 59:19
  • On Writing, Creativity, and Finding a Honey Tree
    Mar 27, 2025 – 17:19
  • Episode 82: Scott Friedeck
    Mar 24, 2025 – 52:36
  • Episode 81: Simon Tikhman & Chief Zaruk (The Core Entertainment)
    Mar 17, 2025 – 51:14
  • Episode 80: Deric Ruttan
    Mar 10, 2025 – 58:14
  • Episode 79: Craig Wiseman (Part 2)
    Mar 3, 2025 – 36:02
  • Episode 79: Craig Wiseman (Part 1)
    Feb 24, 2025 – 38:12
  • Episode 78: Hayes Carll
    Feb 17, 2025 – 52:14
  • Episode 77: Adam James
    Feb 10, 2025 – 46:38
  • Episode 76: Brandon Lancaster
    Feb 3, 2025 – 56:11
  • Episode 75: Conner Smith
    Jan 27, 2025 – 54:17
  • Episode 74: Kip Moore
    Jan 20, 2025 – 54:57
  • Episode 73: Bobby Bones
    Jan 13, 2025 – 58:29
  • Episode 72: Ryan Tyndell
    Jan 6, 2025 – 54:29
  • Dave Cohen
    Dec 30, 2024 – 55:50
  • Billy Montana
    Dec 24, 2024 – 45:58
  • Holiday Rewind 2024: Jacob Davis
    Dec 16, 2024 – 01:02:44
  • Q & A Episode 5
    Dec 9, 2024 – 41:10
  • Episode 71: Josh Crutchmer
    Dec 2, 2024 – 52:12
  • SongTown with Troy Cartwright
    Nov 25, 2024 – 49:24
  • Episode 70: Nick Wheeler (The All-American Rejects)
    Nov 18, 2024 – 52:08
  • Episode 69: Travis Denning
    Nov 11, 2024 – 49:25
  • Episode 68: Marv Green
    Nov 4, 2024 – 44:46
  • Episode 67: Harry Miree
    Oct 28, 2024 – 53:59
  • Episode 66: Tofer Brown
    Oct 21, 2024 – 49:38
  • Episode 65: Tom Douglas
    Oct 14, 2024 – 48:10
  • Episode 64: Travis Wood
    Oct 7, 2024 – 47:48
  • Episode 63: Kelly Archer
    Sep 30, 2024 – 51:25
  • Episode 62: Dylan Marlowe
    Sep 23, 2024 – 37:37
  • Episode 61: Stephen Wilson Jr.
    Sep 16, 2024 – 55:08
  • Episode 60: Ward Guenther
    Sep 9, 2024 – 52:07
  • Episode 59: Katie Fagan
    Sep 2, 2024 – 48:39
  • Episode 58: Drew Baldridge
    Aug 26, 2024 – 48:23
  • Episode 57: Ryan Beaver
    Aug 19, 2024 – 45:11
  • Episode 56: Matt Paskert
    Aug 12, 2024 – 47:40
  • Book Club Episode 2: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse with Aaron Raitiere
    Aug 7, 2024 – 44:14
  • Episode 19: Aaron Raitiere
    Aug 5, 2024 – 54:06
  • Episode 55: Rocky Block
    Jul 29, 2024 – 39:38
  • Episode 54: “Trapper” John Morris
    Jul 22, 2024 – 32:16
  • Episode 53: Jillian Jacqueline
    Jul 15, 2024 – 48:59
Recent Reviews
  • Emmett Grundberg
    Listen at your own risk
    This podcast is so good it got me making terrible life choices like leaving a decent respectable career to write songs. This better work out or I’m cooked lol
  • SonOfTho
    Great podcast!
    Really interesting interviews and insights into songwriting.
  • MIKEDEAN
    Another tool to put in the box. Thanks Troy and team!
    Another tool to put in the box. Thanks Troy and team!
  • willubquiet
    Fantastic Pod!
    Stumbled upon the pod and am so glad I did. Really enjoy hearing the insider take on the ups and downs of careers in publishing and song writing, the lessons learned, and advice for those just getting started. Troy does a great job interviewing the guests and always seems to pull out honest, genuine takes.
  • Kevvy browwny
    Best Pod on Nashville
    This podcast lets you be a fly in the rooms you wish you could get into. Love it! Thanks, Troy!
  • Ben in Nashville
    Old friend
    Troy is an absolute monster of a person, songwriter and I’m thoroughly enjoying this podcast!! Memory Lane!!
  • The Mayor of the Music City
    Awesome Pod Troy!
    Stumbled upon this when Rob Baird was on. Have no involvement in the music industry in Nashville but awesome to hear the stories and drive behind it. Great job Troy!
  • Tylerc02921
    Just Amazing!
    I love this podcast with Troy. As a songwriter here in Nashville, it’s great hearing how all of these incredible writers, artists and professionals got their start and journey. Their advice is nothing short of invaluable. If you’re an artist/songwriter, or honestly a creative of any type, you need to check this podcast out. Keep up the great work Troy!
  • BasdenChris
    My new favorite podcast
    I feel like we are so spoiled these days with truly valuable podcasts. Ten Year Town (and Songwriter Soup—go check that one out too if you haven’t yet) are such incredible, insightful, entertaining shows for anyone with aspirations to write songs professionally.
  • Taddtatum
    Love listening to these conversations
    Hearing everyone’s journey is captivating. Love the flow of conversations.
  • Filmmaker Sam
    Highly Recommend!
    My favorite episodes of 2023 were with Aaron Eshuis and Trannie Anderson.
  • Albright127
    They should make me pay for this
    I seriously cannot thank Troy and the crew enough for this amazing podcast. It’s seriously so valuable.
  • Tiny Wahine
    Peek behind the curtain!
    Love hearing the storytellers tell the stories behind their songs and sharing the stories of who they are and how and why they became songwriters!
  • Jganley1
    Great encouragement
    It is encouraging to not only hear about the confidence pro writers must muster up, but also the human side… the trails and doubts they face!
  • stevevaus
    Outstanding!
    Every episode feels like you’re sitting in on a cup of coffee with Troy and his guests… informative, entertaining and inspiring. Well done!
  • Gus Ragnarok
    Excellent podcast
    Great interviews are able to deep dive into specific topics while still maintaining appeal to a broader audience. This podcast is built on such interviews. Music industry people will gain loads of professional insight, but casual listeners have plenty to enjoy and relate to here too, from fun anecdotes to little nuggets of creative philosophy that can apply to many facets of life. I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to every episode so far!
  • Saints fan 9
    Love it!
    Got me hooked on the first episode! As a songwriter that’s trying to make the push to become a full-time songwriter, this pod is so knowledgeable! Love it & you the man Troy! Keep it up & good job to everyone involved! -Tater in KC
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