10.9.2026
The 6 Hour Record
The 6 Hour Record captures TJ Carter and an exceptional group of Nashville musicians recording 10 songs in just six hours. Built on instinct, musicianship, and the energy of playing together in the moment, the album celebrates the mastery of each instrument and the artistry it takes to perform each song in a single take. The 6 Hour Record arrives on all digital music platforms October 9, 2026.
Behind the Recording
What can happen when four musicians walk into a Nashville studio with ten songs and only six hours to capture them? That question became the heartbeat behind TJ Carter’s new album, The 6 Hour Record, arriving on all digital music platforms October 9, 2026. Rather than spending weeks perfecting every note, TJ wanted to challenge herself to do something different: bring ten songs into the studio and capture the energy, instinct, and spontaneity of musicians making music together in real time.
The entire record was tracked in just two three-hour sessions on the same day. Ten songs. Six hours. One band in the studio. There wasn’t time to endlessly dissect every take or polish away the human moments—and that was exactly the point. TJ wanted the record to feel alive, showing off the quality of the musicianship that Nashville offers.
And the musicians on this record were more than up for the challenge. Joining TJ in the studio were Dow Tomlin on bass, Andy Hull on drums, and Scott Neubert on guitars, with Neubert also producing the project. These are seasoned Nashville players accustomed to stepping into a room, listening closely, making musical decisions on instinct, and serving the song. That level of musicianship is what made an idea as ambitious as recording ten songs in six hours possible. For TJ it was a challenge and dream come true at the same time. For her, there is nothing quite like making music this way. It's incredible.
There is a particular kind of artistry required to make a record this way. When the clock is running, there is little room for second-guessing. Everyone has to listen to one another, react in the moment, and trust years of experience. The result is a record built not around perfection, but around connection—the sound of musicians responding to each other and capturing a moment that can never be recreated in quite the same way. The 6 Hour Record is as much about how these ten songs were made and who was behind each instrument as it is about the songs themselves.
On October 9, that story comes full circle in Sonoma. To celebrate the album’s release, the Sonoma-based TJ Carter Band will take the stage at the Sonoma Community Center and play all ten songs from the record live. Throughout the evening, TJ will share the stories and inspiration behind the music, giving the audience a chance to experience the album beyond the recordings themselves.
And there will be one very special connection between Nashville and Sonoma that night: Scott Neubert is flying out from Nashville to perform alongside TJ and the band. The guitarist and producer who helped shape the music in the studio will be there to bring it to life onstage. It’s more than an album release show—it’s the next chapter of an experiment that began with ten songs, four musicians, one day, and just six hours to make a record.
The Musicians on the Record
Bass
Dow Tomlin
Dow Tomlin is a veteran Nashville bassist with more than 30 years of professional touring and recording experience. He has spent more than a decade touring and recording with Wynonna Judd and has also worked with The Judds, Brooks & Dunn, Lee Ann Womack, Richard Marx, Nelson, Jessica Andrews, and members of Highway 101. His credits also include performances and projects connected with artists including Bob Weir, Levon Helm and Garth Hudson, along with years of experience as a house player at the Grand Ole Opry and appearances at the CMA Awards.
Drums
Andy Hull
Andy Hull is a veteran Nashville drummer and session musician who has toured and recorded with some of country music’s most recognizable artists. His résumé includes work with Clint Black, Billy Dean, Ty Herndon, Jaimie O’Neal, Collin Raye, and Lee Greenwood, and he has built a reputation in Nashville for being the kind of versatile, instinctive player artists can rely on both in the studio and on the road.
Hull has spent years behind the kit for Clint Black, while continuing to work as an in-demand Nashville session musician.
Producer and Guitars
Scott Neubert
Scott Neubert is a veteran Nashville guitarist, producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist whose career spans decades of touring and recording. After beginning his professional career in Austin, Scott became a longtime member of Hal Ketchum’s band, touring with him through much of the 1990s before going on to play with artists including Trace Adkins and Tanya Tucker. His recording credits include acoustic guitar and dobro on Trace Adkins’ Big Time, along with work on recordings by Hal Ketchum, Jeff Bates, Donna Ulisse, and numerous other artists.
Beyond guitar, Scott is an accomplished dobro, lap steel, pedal steel, mandolin, and banjo player, as well as an experienced producer and recording engineer. Over the years, he has built a career around both sides of the studio glass—helping artists shape their records while also being the musician called upon to bring those songs to life.
Recording Day
From left to right: Dow Tomlin, Andy Hull, TJ Carter, Scott Neubert and Jesse Lavigne
