Ole 60
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. The band consists of Jacob Ty Young, Tristan Roby, Ryan Laslie, Colby Clark, Aden Wood, Dwight McGlynn, and Dustin "Catfish" Fuqua. 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.
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. 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. The band name was inspired by the route Young took to Roby's house.In August 2023, the band released their debut EP, Three Twenty Four, which gradually gained traction online. During early 2024, "smoke & a light" gained traction on TikTok and topped Spotify's U.S. Viral Top 50. They signed record deals with Grey Area Records and United Talent Agency in March 2024. Later in the year, the group was nominated for two People's Choice Country Awards, including Group/Duo of the Year. In January 2025, they made their Grand Ole Opry debut. 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. The band focuses on themes of small-town life, heartbreak, nostalgia, and personal struggle, often drawing from the members' lived experiences in western Kentucky. Their arrangements frequently highlight steel guitar, banjo, acoustic textures, and raw vocal performances.Band members
Current- Jacob Ty Young – lead vocals, acoustic & electric guitar
- Tristan Roby – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Ryan Laslie – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Colby Clark – bass guitar
- Aden Wood – drums, percussion
- Dwight McGlynn – steel guitar, banjo, mandolin, utility instruments
- Dustin "Catfish" Fuqua – guitar, vocals
Discography
Albums
Extended-plays
Promotional singles
Other charted songs
Awards and nominations
Tours
Headlining
- Outta My Way Tour
- U.S. Tour
Opening
- No Better Time Tour