Part of a new generation of storytellers who have been dubbed 'bro-country',
Mitchell Tenpenny is a Nashville songwriter dealing in personal wisdom and
soulful, campfire-pop songs. He was initially inspired by his grandmother Donna
Hilley, who worked her way up from receptionist to become president of Sony
Music Publishing for nearly 25 years. She introduced him to Bobby Braddock and
Curly Putman - writers of his favourite song 'He Stopped Loving Me Today' - and
Tenpenny instantly set his sights on conquering the music industry too.
He began playing in hardcore punk bands in h...