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On the Record | Mitchell Tenpenny thanks Granger Smith for giving him a chance

November 20, 2025 01:25 PM • 
Currey McCullough

Before Mitchell Tenpenny was an artist, he was a songwriter, writing songs for several artists.

He describes getting his first cut, as well as his first single, thanks to his buddy and fellow musician, Granger Smith.

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