Troy Cartwright Receives Standing Ovation During Grand Ole Opry Debut

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Troy Cartwright. Photo: Matt Paskert

Troy Cartwright stepped into the Grand Ole Opry circle for the first time earlier this week.

The Dallas native made his Opry debut performing two unreleased songs, “One Summer When I Was Young” and “Shoulders.”

“Country music specifically is such a special genre because places like the Grand Ole Opry preserve the history and cherish memories made there,” Cartwright shared as he got off stage. “Standing in that circle for the first time, not only do I carry with me all of those who have come before me, but I get to look out into the audience and see my parents, my wife and my son. I am so honored to make my Opry debut and even more honored to share it with those who mean the most to me.”

Cartwright received his first guitar at age 13. As a songwriter signed to Big Machine Publishing, Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Lee Brice, Ryan Hurd, Nickelback and several others. Through his own releases, Cartwright garnered over 250 million streams to date and shared stages with HARDY, LANCO, Hayes Carll and more. He is the host of Ten Year Town podcast.

Troy Cartwright. Photo: Matt Paskert

Troy Cartwright. Photo: Matt Paskert

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