Ole 60

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.

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]

Current

• Jacob Ty Young – lead vocals, acoustic & electric guitar (2023–present)
• Tristan Roby – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2023–present)
• Ryan Laslie – lead guitar, backing vocals (2023–present)
• Colby Clark – bass guitar (2023–present)
• Aden Wood – drums, percussion (2023–present)
• Dwight McGlynn – steel guitar, banjo, mandolin, utility instruments (2023–present)
• Dustin "Catfish" Fuqua – guitar, vocals (2024–present)