Podcast Episodes

AI, Swiss Watches, And Craftsmanship

The music industry is panicking about AI in 2025, and I get it. But before we spiral, let's look at history. In this episode, I break down the "Quart…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tom Douglas on Life, Writing "The House That Built Me," and Staying Inspired

Tom Douglas is an ACM Award-Winning and Grammy nominated songwriter signed to Sony Music Publishing. Tom has had his songs cut by many legendary arti…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Drunken Poet's Dream: Hayes Carll on Finding Meaning and the Process of Songwriting

Hayes Carll is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter originally from The Woodlands, Texas. He has written and recorded multiple albums, including KMAG…

3 months, 1 week ago

J.T. Harding on Writing No. 1 Hits for Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton & More | TYT Ep. 112

J.T. Harding is a songwriter originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He has written multiple No. 1 hits, including “Smile” recorded by Uncle Kracker…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stephen Wilson Jr. on Son Of Dad, The Power of Slowing Down, and Going from Scientist to Rockstar

We’ll be back with a new episode next week. In the meantime… here is a replay of one our favorite Ten Year Town stories. 

Stephen Wilson Jr. is a coun…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Rector on Independent Touring, The Attention Economy & Burnout | Ten Year Town Ep. 91

Happy thanksgiving everyone! We’re off this week. This is a re-airing one of our favorite episodes from this year. 

Ben Rector is a singer songwriter …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Dean on Radio Promotion, Leo33 & Breaking Zach Top | Ten Year Town Ep. 111

Katie Dean is a music executive originally from Augusta, Georgia, with over two decades of experience in country radio promotion. She previously serv…

4 months ago

Ward Davis on Cody Jinks and Going His Own Way in Country Music | Ten Year Town Ep. 110

Ward Davis is a singer, songwriter, and musician originally from Monticello, Arkansas. As a songwriter, his work has been recorded by Willie Nelson, …

4 months, 1 week ago

Lee Brice on Songwriting, Nashville, and his new single "Killed The Man" | Ten Year Town Ep. 109

Lee Brice is a GRAMMY-nominated country artist, songwriter, and producer originally from Sumter, South Carolina. Over the course of his career, he ha…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Laura Veltz on Writing “The Bones,” “Speechless,” and the Art of Great Songwriting | Ten Year Town Ep. 108

Laura Veltz is a four-time GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and artist originally from New York City. Her credits include hit songs for Maren Morris (“The…

4 months, 3 weeks ago