A Thousand Horses

A Thousand Horses
Origin Nashville, Tennessee
Genres Country
Years active 2010-present
Labels Republic Nashville
Members Zach Brown
Michael Hobby
Graham DeLoach
Bill Satcher
Past members Jonathan Carman

A Thousand Horses is an American country music group formed in 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The band is composed of Michael Hobby (lead vocals); Bill Satcher (lead guitar); Zach Brown (guitar and vocals); and Graham Deloach (bass and vocals). Their first EP, "A Thousand Horses," was released under Interscope Records in 2010. In 2014, the band signed with Republic Nashville of Big Machine Label Group and released its first single "Smoke," which set a record for the highest debut by a new act when it opened at No. 28 on the Country Aircheck radio chart. [1]

Biography

Michael and Bill grew up in Newberry, South Carolina, where they began writing songs at the age of 15. Every summer, Bill's cousin, Graham, joined the duo and they would perform together. A friend eventually introduced Zach, and A Thousand Horses was formed. The name "A Thousand Horses" came from a song off of their debut album.[2] All of the band members enjoy writing their original new songs, but they occasionally collaborate with other writers around Nashville. The band has toured nationwide and has plans to continue with their new album, "Southernality."

A Thousand Horses

"A high-energy hybrid of classic rock and bluesy country with enough soul flavor to resurrect the sound of American greats..."

Rolling Stone, 2014, Rolling Stone website.[3]

Their debut album "A Thousand Horses" released on August 17, 2010, under DGC/Interscope Records. It was recorded in just six days in Silver Lake, CA with producer Dave Cobb.

The song "Suicide Eyes" off of the album was featured in the movie Footloose (2011) starring Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough. The director, Craig Brewer, found the song and knew that it fit the vibe for the movie.[2]

For their performance at the Austin City Limits festival in 2014, Rolling Stone hailed the band as the best up-and-comer praising their "undeniable energy and stage presence to their live performance."[3]

Southernality

Southernality is A Thousand Horses' second album, though it is the first under Republic Nashville. The first single, "Smoke," has charted on Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs.[4] Reviews have been generally positive commending their smooth vocals, lyrics, and blend of country and rock.[5]

Influences

A Thousand Horses self identifies as a hybrid of English Rock, Country music, American Rock N Roll, Soul and Blues. Their sound mimics that of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Black Crowes, and the Rolling Stones in the context of modern country. Michael's songwriting is rooted in such greats as Dwight Yoakam, Tom Petty, and Noel Gallagher.[6]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Southernality[7]

Extended plays

Title Album details
A Thousand Horses

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US Country
[8]		 US Country Airplay
[9]		 US
[10]		 CAN Country
[11]		 CAN
[12]
2015 "Smoke"A 10 7 58 6 63 Southernality

Music videos

Year Video Director
2015 "Smoke"[13] Peter Zavadil

References

  1. ↑ Bjorke, Matt (January 23, 2015). "A Thousand Horses’ “Smoke” Makes Radio History". Roughstock. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 10 Questions With A Thousand Horses http://focusonthe615.com/2012/02/09/10-questions-with-a-thousand-horses/.. Retrieved January 22,2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 RollingStone Review http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/austin-city-limits-2014-country-music-performances-20141007/best-up-and-comer-a-thousand-horses-20141007/ ACL 2014. Retrieved January 22,2015.
  4. ↑ Billboard http://www.billboard.com/song/a-thousand-horses/6438813/smoke
  5. ↑ A Thousand Horses Smoke Song Interview http://94country.com/2014/a-thousand-horses-smoke-song-review/. Retrieved January 22,2015.
  6. ↑ A Thousand Horses Website http://www.athousandhorses.com/. Retrieved January 22,2015.
  7. ↑ Bjorke, Matt (January 23, 2015). "A Thousand Horses’ “Smoke” Makes Radio History". Roughstock. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  8. ↑ "A Thousand Horses Album & Song Chart History - Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  9. ↑ "A Thousand Horses Album & Song Chart History - Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  10. ↑ "A Thousand Horses Album & Song Chart History - Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  11. ↑ "A Thousand Horses Album & Song Chart History - Canada Country". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  12. ↑ "A Thousand Horses Album & Song Chart History - Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  13. ↑ "A Thousand Horses | Smoke | VEVO – Yahoo Screen". Yahoo! Screen. Retrieved January 25, 2015.