Episode 97: Dave Barnes

Episode 97: Dave Barnes

Author: Troy Cartwright July 29, 2025 Duration: 1:04:36
Dave Barnes is a GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter originally from Knoxville, Tennessee. He’s written songs for artists including Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, and Thomas Rhett, but is equally known for his own work as a recording artist. His song “God Gave Me You” became a massive hit for Blake Shelton, earning Barnes a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Song. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to balance being a successful songwriter and artist, the making of his latest r...

There’s a saying in Nashville that it takes a decade to become an overnight success, a notion that gives Ten Year Town its name and its soul. Hosted by artist and songwriter Troy Cartwright, this isn't just another interview series; it's a series of honest, sometimes gritty, conversations held in the spaces where music is made and careers are built. Troy brings listeners directly into the room with hit songwriters, working musicians, and the executives who navigate Music Row's complex landscape. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a late-night writing session or a candid coffee talk, where the gloss of the industry fades away to reveal the real stories. You’ll hear about the early struggles, the unexpected breaks, and the relentless hustle required not just to reach the top, but to maintain a life and a career there. The podcast thrives on specificity-the details of a failed pitch, the anxiety before a big show, the collaboration behind a familiar lyric. It’s about the craft, the business, and the fragile balance between art and ambition. For anyone curious about the human beings behind the songs and the sheer perseverance it takes to build something lasting in music, Ten Year Town offers a genuine, unfiltered perspective you won't find in a press release.
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