Ben Rector on Touring, Making Music in the Attention Economy & Building a Loyal Fanbase | Ep. 91

Ben Rector is a singer songwriter originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Over the past decade, he has built a dedicated fanbase through consistent touring and a catalog of self-written, self-released albums. His 2015 album Brand New debuted in the Billboard Top 10, with the title track going RIAA Platinum. He is currently on tour and just released his new album The Richest Man In The World. In this episode, we talk about Ben’s journey from indie beginnings to chart success, the business of being a fully independent artist, the pitfalls of the attention economy, and many other stops along the way. 📊 This episode’s Stat of the Week is brought to you by Chartmetric (https://chartmetric.com/). 🎸 Sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys (https://thegraphicguitarguys.com) They create custom guitar wraps used by artists and festivals across the industry. A great option for pre-sale bundles, VIP packages, or one-of-a-kind gear. #BenRector #BrandNew #IndependentArtist #SingerSongwriter #TenYearTown #TulsaMusic #TheJoyOfMusic #MagicAlbum #NashvilleMusic #IndieArtist #MusicBusiness #Songwriting #BenRectorInterview #MusicPodcast #ChartSuccess