A Thousand Horses

A Thousand Horses
A Thousand Horses in 2016
Background information
Origin Nashville, Tennessee
Genres Southern Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Country
Years active 2010–present
Labels Republic Nashville
Members Zach Brown
Michael Hobby
Graham DeLoach
Bill Satcher

A Thousand Horses is an American Rock band 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 number 28 on the Country Aircheck radio chart. [1]

Biography

Michael Hobby and Bill Satcher grew up in Newberry, South Carolina, where they began writing songs at the age of 15. Satcher's cousin and Savannah, GA native, Graham DeLoach, joined the duo soon after. A friend eventually introduced Atlanta native Zach Brown, and A Thousand Horses was formed. They would later come to add Brian Purwin on keys and violin. Brian previously played with respectable acts such as Jounce and The Sound Device, who would go on to become Adapter. The name "A Thousand Horses" came from a song on their first EP.[2] They enjoy writing their own original songs, but they occasionally collaborate with other writers around Nashville. They have toured nationwide and released their full-length album, Southernality, on January 21, 2015.

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, was 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 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 [and] 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, reaching Number One on the former chart, making A Thousand Horses the first country group to chart a Number One debut single since the Zac Brown Band's "Chicken Fried" reached Number One in December 2008.[4][5] Reviews have been generally positive commending their smooth vocals, lyrics, and blend of country and rock.[6] The album's second single, "(This Ain't No) Drunk Dial" released to country radio on June 29, 2015. The album's third single, the title track released to country radio on February 29, 2016.

Influences

A Thousand Horses self-identifies as a hybrid of English rock, country, American rock, soul, and blues. Their sound mimics Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, the Black Crowes, and the Rolling Stones in the context of modern country. Hobby's songwriting is rooted in such greats as Dwight Yoakam, Tom Petty, and Noel Gallagher.[7]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Nomination Result
2015 CMT Music Awards Group Video of the Year
"Smoke"		 Nominated
2016 American Country Countdown Awards Breakthrough Group / Duo of the Year Nominated

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart
positions		 Sales
US Country US
Southernality 3 20

Extended plays

Title Album details
A Thousand Horses

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Certifications Sales Album
US Country
[9]		 US Country Airplay
[10]		 US
[11]		 CAN Country
[12]		 CAN
[13]
2015 "Smoke" 5 1 47 1 53 Southernality
"(This Ain't No) Drunk Dial" 30 23 — 50 —
2016 "Southernality" — 57 — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

Year Video Director
2015 "Smoke"[17] Peter Zavadil
"(This Ain't No) Drunk Dial"[18]
2016 "Southernality"[19] Shaun Silva

References

  1. ↑ Bjorke, Matt (January 23, 2015). "A Thousand Horses' "Smoke" Makes Radio History". Roughstock. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "10 Questions With A Thousand Horses". FOCUS on the 615. 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  3. 1 2 Edwards, Gavin. "Best Up-and-Comer: A Thousand Horses - Austin City Limits 2014's Standout Performances". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  4. ↑ "Smoke". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  5. ↑ Trust, Gary (June 1, 2015). "Chart Highlights: Taylor Swift Ties Record as 'Bad Blood' Hits Pop Songs Top 10". Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  6. ↑ "A Thousand Horses "Smoke" Song Review | The Big 94.5 Country". 94country.com. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  7. ↑ "Official Site". A Thousand Horses. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  8. ↑ Bjorke, Matt (September 22, 2015). "The Country Albums Chart Report: September 22, 2015". Roughstock. Sales figure given here
  9. ↑ "A Thousand Horses Album & Song Chart History - Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  10. ↑ "A Thousand Horses Album & Song Chart History - Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  11. ↑ "A Thousand Horses Album & Song Chart History - Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  12. ↑ "A Thousand Horses Album & Song Chart History - Canada Country". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  13. ↑ "A Thousand Horses Album & Song Chart History - Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  14. ↑ "American single certifications – A Thousand Horses – Smoke". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  15. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – A Thousand Horses – Smoke". Music Canada.
  16. ↑ Matt Bjorke (July 13, 2015). "The Top 30 Digital Country Singles: July 13, 2015". Roughstock. Sales figure given here
  17. ↑ "A Thousand Horses | Smoke | VEVO – Yahoo Screen". Yahoo! Screen. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  18. ↑ "CMT : Videos : A Thousand Horses : (This Ain't No) Drunk Dial". Country Music Television. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  19. ↑ Freeman, Jon (April 8, 2016). "See A Thousand Horses' Kinetic 'Southernality' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
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