Thom Shepherd (@thomshepherd) is a US songwriter and Nashville touring artist who posts behind-the-story country music videos, songwriting tips and how-to content. His channel has about 6,700 subscribers and a median of roughly 570 views per video, with 50 uploads in the past year. Sponsored integrations are priced at about $150 to $250 per Shorts-heavy video, based on his median views.
Country songwriter reaching a niche, engaged audience of music fans and writers
- About 6,700 subscribers and a median of 570 views per video
- Around 50 uploads in the past year, with 58% of recent uploads as Shorts
- Sponsored rate of roughly $150 to $250 per video; CPM equivalent $4 to $8 per 1,000 views on Shorts
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- short vertical clips, behind-the-song storytelling, live performance uploads
- Tone
- conversational, nostalgic
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds for most uploads, with occasional long live streams
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- music services
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel carries a songwriter membership and workshop promotion in its descriptions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles and descriptions are about songwriting and country music history, with no flagged themes.
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Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 6.7k | 570 | 26 |
Benchmark score: 38 / 100
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Recent videos
▶The Secret inside My First Car that inspired Riding with Pri · 432 views
▶Ain't As Think As You Drunk I Am · 342 views
▶How We Wrote a #1 Texas Song (Songwriting Tips) · 629 viewsLast three uploads, latest 30 days ago.
This channel features behind the scenes songwriting info, how to videos and many story behind the song episodes about your favorite country music hits. Thom Shepherd is a Nashville touring artist and hit songwriter of five #1 singles - Craig Morgan's "Redneck Yacht Club," David Ball's "Riding with Private Malone," Kyle Park's "The Night Is Young," Josh Abbott and Pat Green's hit, "My Texas," and Kevin Fowler's "Beer Season." In total Thom has had over 100 cuts by artists including Easton Corbin, Colt Ford, George Jones, Pam Tillis, and Montgomery Gentry. He produces the Lone Star Lua
About Thom Shepherd
Thom Shepherd posts country music and songwriting content on YouTube under @thomshepherd. His videos are mostly short vertical clips telling the stories behind songs he has co-written, along with songwriting tips and short live performance uploads. Recent uploads cover tributes to Jimmy Buffett and Kevin Fowler and anecdotes from songwriters in Nashville.
The channel has about 6,700 subscribers and a median of roughly 570 views per video, with about 50 uploads in the past year. The audience is likely made up of country music fans and aspiring songwriters, mostly in the United States; these are estimates from the channel data rather than verified demographics.
Brands booking Thom would pay for a sponsored video at roughly $150 to $250 per video, a CPM of $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views on Shorts, which compares with the $10 to $30 CPM typical for paid ads. Music, instrument and songwriting-tool brands looking for a niche audience should consider him.
Written from Thom Shepherd's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Thom Shepherd can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Thom
How much does Thom Shepherd charge for a sponsored video?
Based on his median views, a sponsored integration typically costs about $150 to $250 per video. This is a estimate calculated from the channel's Shorts-heavy view data, at $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views. Confirm current rates directly with Thom.
What does Thom Shepherd post about on YouTube?
Thom Shepherd posts short videos about the stories behind country songs he has written, songwriting tips, and music business advice. He also shares tributes to artists such as Jimmy Buffett and Kevin Fowler, plus occasional live performance clips from Texas and Nashville music scenes.
How do I contact Thom Shepherd for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly, so check whether Thom has boosted his profile before reaching out.
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