Billy Montana has had a 30+ year career in Nashville with songs recorded by some of the biggest stars in country music, including number ones with Garth Brooks, Jo Dee Messina, Sara Evans and Lee Brice.

This episode originally aired 8/1/23.

On this episode, Billy reflects on both the lows (writing for 12 years before having a hit), and the highs (one of his songs entering the chart already at number one), and what it was like hearing his Grammy-nominated “Bring on the Rain” on the radio for the first time right after 9/11.

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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.

Originally from a Shreveport, Louisiana, Jacob Davis is a hit songwriter currently signed to Universal Music Publishing. Jacob has written songs for major label artists including Jake Owen, Kolby Cooper, Greylan James, and his brother Jordan Davis. Jacob’s latest radio number one “Buy Dirt” (recorded by Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan) earned him a CMA award for Song of the Year.

This episode originally aired October 9, 2023.

Jacob shares his journey - from playing in Bars at LSU, to the Louisiana oil fields, and eventually to Nashville. He offers great insight into how to shine in writer’s rooms, the artistry involved with being a songwriter, and the best advice he ever received - “don’t go home.”

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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.

Host Troy Cartwright and Producer Ben (Ben VanMaarth) sit down to answer to answer our Ten Year Town community submitted questions.

In this episode, we discuss what a Nashville co-write is like, battling comparison, protecting your intellectual property, writing by hand vs. writing on your phone, questions about AI and many other stops along the way.

If you've got a question, you can submit yours at http://tenyeartown.com.

New Episodes every Tuesday.

Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.

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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.

Josh Crutchmer is a music journalist and author originally from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Josh is a writer and planning editor for the New York Times and a contributor to Rolling Stone. He is set to release his 3rd book, Red Dirt Unplugged, on December 13th.

In this episode, we discuss Josh’s journey from Oklahoma to the New York Times, why music journalism is important, the stories behind red dirt legends like Tom Skinner, Stony Larue, and much more.

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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.

This episode features our host Troy Cartwright's interview on the SongTown Podcast. Learn more about SongTown at https://songtown.com/.

"Today’s guest Troy Cartwright (Singer-songwriter/ Host of the Ten Year Town Podcast) reveals his journey through a major label record deal, leaving that, and finding indie streaming success. Now he calls his own creative shots, crushing it with songs like “That’s Why,” “Unlove You,” and “Over You By Now.”

New Episodes every Tuesday.

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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.

Nick Wheeler is a songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of the band “The All-American Rejects.” Originally from Stillwater, Oklahoma, Nick wrote some of the early 2000s’ biggest hits, including “Swing, Swing,” “Move Along,” “Gives You Hell,” and others. In addition to his work with the band, Nick operates and produces out of his Wheelhouse Studio in Nashville.

In this episode, Nick shares why he loves Nashville and considers it his home, his early interest in production and recording, what’s next for his studio and more.

New Episodes every Tuesday.

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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.

Travis Denning is an artist and songwriter originally from Warner Robbins, Georgia. Known for his creative storytelling in songs like “David Ashley Parker from Powder Springs” (certified Gold) and his first #1 song “After A Few” (certified Platinum), he has had additional success as a songwriter with cuts on Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, Chase Rice, Cody Johnson, and more. He is currently published by Red Creative Group. 

On this episode, Travis shares his journey, from getting his start in Georgia college bars to playing Colorado’s Red Rocks amphitheater, having his first #1 in during the pandemic, and what’s next for Travis in the coming year.

New Episodes every Tuesday.

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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.

Marv Green is a grammy nominated songwriter and singer originally from Southern California. Over the course of his multi-decade career, he has had cuts with legendary artists such as George Strait, Eric Church, Tim McGraw, Morgan Wallen and many, many others. His song “Amazed” recorded by Lonestar won the BMI Award for song of the year. Currently, he is signed to Warner Chappell Music and Red Door Music Group.

In this episode, we discuss Marv’s origin story before moving to Nashville, what it’s like writing with artists like Eric Church, where he finds inspiration, his advice to his younger self, and many other stops along the way.

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New Episodes every Tuesday.

Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.

Social Channels for Ten Year Town:

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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.

Harry Miree is a professional drummer originally from Birmingham, Alabama. Harry has toured with acts like Hardy, LoCash, Lindsay Ell, Ryan Follies and many, many more. He is also well known in the drumming community for his popular YouTube channel. Currently, he is the Music Director and touring drummer for Hardy.

In this episode, Harry returns to Ten Year Town to discuss all that goes into creating a tour, how he translates song recordings to a live show, what he’s looking forward to and much more.

Join the Ten Year Town Community at tenyeartown.com.

New Episodes every Tuesday.

Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.

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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.

Tofer Brown is a GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and producer originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Tofer has written songs for artists like Jon Pardi, Little Big Town, Lauren Daigle, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Carly Pearce and many others. He is currently signed to Concord Music Publishing. 

In this episode, Tofer shares his journey, from transferring to Belmont University and then dropping out after only a semester, why he waited to sign a publishing deal, advice for younger writers and more.

New Episodes every Tuesday.

Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.

Social Channels for Ten Year Town:

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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.