Ole 60

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Ole 60
Origin Hawesville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres
Years active2023–present
Labels
  • Three Twenty Four Records
  • Grey Area Records
  • The Neal Agency (management) [1]
Members
  • Jacob Ty Young
  • Tristan Roby
  • Ryan Laslie
  • Colby Clark
  • Aden Wood
  • Dwight McGlynn
  • Dustin "Catfish" Fuqua
Website https://www.ole60music.com/

Ole 60 is an American country/alt-country band from Hawesville, Kentucky, formed in 2023, known for blending Appalachian storytelling with elements of grunge, southern rock, folk music, and traditional country. [2] The band consists of Jacob Ty Young (lead vocals, guitar), Tristan Roby (rhythm guitar), Ryan Laslie (lead guitar), Colby Clark (bass guitar), Aden Wood (drums), Dwight McGlynn (steel guitar, banjo, utility instruments), and Dustin "Catfish" Fuqua (guitar, vocals). [3] The band gained widespread attention in 2024 through breakout singles like "smoke & a light" and "Thoughts of You", and acclaimed debut album Smokestack Town in 2025. [4] [5]

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Music career

Ole 60 originated in Hawesville, Kentucky, where childhood friends Jacob Ty Young and Tristan Roby began writing and performing music together in a backyard shed. [6] [7] Their informal jam sessions eventually grew into a rotating local lineup before solidifying with the additions of guitarist Ryan Laslie, bassist Colby Clark, drummer Aden Wood, and multi-instrumentalist Dwight McGlynn. [2] The band name was inspired by the route Young took to Roby's house. [8]

In August 2023, the band released their debut EP, Three Twenty Four, which gradually gained traction online. [9] During early 2024, "smoke & a light" gained traction on TikTok and topped Spotify's U.S. Viral Top 50. [10] They signed record deals with Grey Area Records and United Talent Agency in March 2024. [11] [8] Later in the year, the group was nominated for two People's Choice Country Awards, including Group/Duo of the Year. [12] In January 2025, they made their Grand Ole Opry debut. [13] Later in 2025, Ole 60 released their debut full-length album, Smokestack Town, produced by Jacquire King.

Artistry

Ole 60's sound incorporates a mixture of classic country, alt-country, grunge, and southern rock, creating a style rooted in rural storytelling while embracing modern production techniques. [14] [15] The band focuses on themes of small-town life, heartbreak, nostalgia, and personal struggle, often drawing from the members' lived experiences in western Kentucky. [16] Their arrangements frequently highlight steel guitar, banjo, acoustic textures, and raw vocal performances. [17]

Band members

Current

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US Country
[18]
Smokestack Town38

Extended-plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US Country
[20]
three twenty-four47
Songs About You—

Promotional singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Brother Joe"2024non-album singles
"Next to You"
"Nancy Avenue"2025Smokestack Town
"Really Wanna Know"
"Back 40"
"Can't Take It With You"non-album single

Other charted songs

TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications
(sales threshold)		Album
US
[23] 		US Country
[24] [25]
"smoke & a light"2024— [A] 22
  • RIAA: Platinum [26]
three twenty-four
"Thoughts of You"—41Songs About You

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsRecipient/WorkCategoryResultRef.
2024 People's Choice Country Awards Ole 60Group / Duo of the YearNominated [12] [27]
"smoke & a light"Group / Duo SongNominated

Tours

Headlining

Opening

References

  1. ↑ "smoke & a light" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at No. 2 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
  1. ↑ "Ole 60 sign with The Neal Agency". hq.rostr.cc. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Ole 60 is the Latest Sound From Kentucky". www.countrybios.com. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  3. ↑ Messenger-Inquirer, Freddie Bourne (February 20, 2024). "Local band Ole 60 eyes year of growth, progression with record deal". Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ Zellner, Xander (March 13, 2024). "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Dasha, Yard Act, Ole 60, Charlotte Cardin & More". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (October 6, 2025). "5 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Luke Combs, The Red Clay Strays & Carter Faith". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Local Band Ole 60 Breaks Friday After 5 Record". The Hancock Clarion. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  7. ↑ Ole 60 (Jacob Young and Aden Wood) , retrieved November 25, 2025
  8. 1 2 Kirkpatrick, John (February 18, 2024). "Local band Ole 60 signs Nashville record deal". The Owensboro Times. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  9. ↑ Douglas, Hill (September 28, 2024). "Ole 60 Adds To Growing Catalog With Vulnerable Four-Track EP 'Songs About You' | Whiskey Riff" . Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Country | The Intersection" . Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  11. ↑ Hollabaugh, Lorie (March 7, 2024). "Ole 60 Inks With UTA". MusicRow.com. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  12. 1 2 Kirkpatrick, John (August 15, 2024). "Local band Ole 60 nominated for pair of People's Choice Country Awards". The Owensboro Times. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  13. ↑ Country, Massive (January 29, 2025). "Ole 60 Makes Their Grand Ole Opry Debut – Massive Country" . Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Ole 60 on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  15. ↑ Cherco, Candice (July 24, 2024). "MOKB Presents" . Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Ole 60". The Neal Agency. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  17. ↑ "A Guide To Red Dirt: Breaking Down The Country Genre's Roots, Growth & Essential Tracks". grammy.com. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  18. ↑ https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-albums/2025-10-18/
  19. ↑ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  20. ↑ Billboard (April 6, 2024). "Top Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  23. ↑ Billboard (April 6, 2024). "Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  24. ↑ Billboard (April 6, 2024). "Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  25. ↑ Billboard (December 24, 2024). "Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  26. 1 2 "American certifications – Ole 60". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  27. ↑ "People's Choice Country Awards 2024: Winners, Presenters, Performers & More | Holler". holler.country. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  28. ↑ Richardson, Ryan (November 21, 2024). "Local band Ole 60 to headline concert in Beaver Dam on June 13". The Owensboro Times. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  29. ↑ Sink, Lauryn (April 29, 2025). "Ole 60 Plots 'U.S. Tour 2025'". MusicRow.com. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
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