Ten Year Town Podcast
1) Jerry Roe: Recording, Touring, and Advocacy in Modern Music | Ten Year Town Ep. 114
Jerry Roe is a Nashville-based session and touring drummer. He has played on records for artists including Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, HARDY, and many others, and is also a member of the heavy duo Fren...Show More
2) Josh Osborne on Body Like a Back Road, Songwriting Longevity & Creativity | Ten Year Town Ep. 113
Josh Osborne is a songwriter originally from Virgie, Kentucky. He has written numerous No. 1 songs, including “Body Like a Back Road” (Sam Hunt), “Drunk Last Night” (Eli Young Band), “Merry Go ’Round”...Show More
3) 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 "Quartz Crisis" of the 1970s—when Swiss watchmakers faced...Show More
4) 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 artists including Tim McGraw, Lady A, Keith Urban, Eric...Show More
5) 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 YOYO, Lovers and Leavers, and Trouble In Mind. The...Show More
6) 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, “Somewhere With You” recorded by Kenny Chesney, a...Show More
7) 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 country singer and songwriter originally from Southern...Show More
8) 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 originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Over the past dec...Show More
Ben Rector on Independent Touring, The Attention Economy & Burnout | Ten Year Town Ep. 91
1:02:36 | Nov 25th, 2025
9) 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 served as Senior Vice President of Promotion at Univers...Show More
Katie Dean on Radio Promotion, Leo33 & Breaking Zach Top | Ten Year Town Ep. 111
55:40 | Nov 18th, 2025
10) 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, Merle Haggard, Cody Jinks, Trace Adkins, and many o...Show More