Tenille Towns: Music, Independence, and Honesty in songwriting

Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

Tony Mantor

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🗓️ 31 March 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Tenille Towns on Going Independent Again, The Acrobat, and Writing Songs That Help People Feel Less Alone Host Tony Mantor introduces his podcast Almost Live Nashville and interviews singer-songwriter Tenille Towns, who moved from Grand Prairie, Alberta to Nashville and became an ACM New Female Artist of the Year and Juno Award winner. Towns discusses returning to independence after nearly eight years with Sony Nashville, producing her new record The Acrobat herself for release on April 10,...

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0:00.0	My career in the entertainment industry has enabled me to work with a diverse range of talent.
0:20.0	Through my years of experience, I've recognized
0:22.7	two essential aspects. Industry professionals, whether famous stars or behind-the-scenes staff,
0:30.3	have fascinating stories to tell. Secondly, audiences are eager to listen to these stories,
0:36.2	which offer a glimpse into their lives and the evolution of their life stories.
0:40.3	This podcast aims to share these narratives, providing information on how they evolve into their chosen career.
0:47.3	We will delve into their journey to stardom, discuss their struggles and successes, and hear from people who help them achieve their goals.
0:55.4	Get ready for intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the fascinating world of
1:00.8	entertainment.
1:04.1	Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Almost Live Nashville.
1:07.6	If you haven't already, take a quick second to tap the follow button. It really helps
1:11.9	the show reach more people who love music and entertainment. Thanks for being here. Joining us today
1:17.2	is Teneal Towns. She came to Nashville from Alberta, Canada with a guitar, a dream, and a gift for
1:23.6	writing songs that make you stop and listen. Her breakout hit, somebody's daughter, connected
1:28.6	with millions of people because it reminded us that everyone has a story that matters. She's an ACM
1:35.0	new female artist of the year, a Juno Award winner, and one of the most respected young songwriters
1:40.2	in Nashville today. She has a great story to tell us. So before we dive into our episode,
1:45.5	we'll be back with an uninterrupted show right after a word from our sponsors. Thanks for joining
1:50.7	us today. Well, good. Thanks for taking the time to chat today. Oh, it's my pleasure. If you
1:56.0	would, give us a little information on what you've been up to lately. Okay, well, my name is Toneal Towns, and I'm a singer-songwriter originally from northern Alberta, Canada,
2:06.4	just a short 47-hour drive from here in Nashville, Tennessee, and I love to write songs and tour around a plan for people,
2:14.2	and I'm working on a new record right now. It comes out on April 10th, which I'm so
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