Mitchell Tenpenny Wants To Make His Family Proud

About Mitchell Tenpenny

Mitchell Tenpenny basically grew up in the music business, with a grandmother who was the CEO
of Sony Publishing, and a mother who advocated for songwriters throughout her career. It was this
unique vantage point that made Mitchell realize he wanted to be a songwriter, too, but the journey took him a while. It wasn’t until his boss on a construction site put him in touch with an L.A. producer that Mitchell’s own music career started to take shape. Now, he’s releasing an ambitious and personal new 20-track studio album called The Third, a reference to both the father and grandfather he’s named after.

What Mitchell Tenpenny Talks About On This Episode

• His new album, The Third

• The family members he's named after

• His grandmother's cooking

• The stories behind his beloved rescue dogs

• How his faith is reflected in his music and his career

• Being born and raised in Nashville

• How Nashville has changed over the years

• His family in the music industry

• Artists who influenced his career

Quotes From Mitchell Tenpenny

"I'm super proud to be from Nashville. I love this city and everything it has to offer, and it's grown so much. But growing up, it was such a special place. It has the city life, the music, obviously, but just 15 minutes out you're in beautiful country and outdoors, which I absolutely love. And so we livedkind of in the heart of Nashville, the suburbs, but you know, 10 minutes from downtown generally, growing up. And now I've moved out to the woods here recently, a little further out, but we were always around the growing music scene." - Mitchell Tenpenny

About Biscuits & Jam

In the South, talking about food is personal. It's a way of sharing your history, your family, your culture, and yourself. Each week Sid Evans, editor in chief of Southern Living, sits down with celebrity musicians to hear stories of how they grew up, what inspired them, and how they've been shaped by Southern culture. Sid takes us back to some of their most cherished memories and traditions, the family meals they still think about, and their favorite places to eat on the road.Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Mitchell Tenpenny on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available.

Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.

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