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A Thousand Horses’ New Single “Livin’ My Best Life” Premieres Today

By on October 11, 2019 in Press Releases

Acclaimed country rock band A Thousand Horses is premiering their new single, “Livin’ My Best Life” today. Watch/share the official music video HERE. 

Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A, “Livin’ My Best Life” is the first track unveiled from the band’s forthcoming new album, which is set for release next year. The album is A Thousand Horses’ first project in partnership with Cobb’s Low Country Sound imprint at Elektra Records. Additional album details to be announced soon.

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Photo credit: Alysse Gafkjen

Of reuniting in the studio with Cobb, guitarist Zach Brown shares, “Dave’s been a long-time supporter of the band. He’s always really believed in us and gets our vision, and always has. I mean, we named our band in his studio 10 years ago. It’s amazing this journey we’ve had with him.” Adds fellow guitarist Bill Satcher, “Dave is a brother. It’s great to get in there and make records with your friends. He is like an additional member of the band in that situation.”

The release of “Livin’ My Best Life” adds to a series of breakout years for A Thousand Horses following their acclaimed full-length debut Southernality in 2015. The album’s lead single, “Smoke,” reached #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, which made them the first group to top the chart with a debut single since Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried” in 2008. Of the band, Rolling Stone praised, “country music’s new Lynyrd Skynyrd…a muscular mix of radio country and Southern rock,” while CMT declared, “stellar…the quartet is learning from the best, making records they believe in, being true to themselves, their artistry and making it happen.” Most recently, the band released 2017’s deluxe EP, Bridges, of which Sounds Like Nashville hailed, “showcases what A Thousand Horses do best with a mixture of heavy Southern rock influences and nostalgic country storytelling that will have listeners begging for more.”

Based in Nashville, TN, A Thousand Horses is Michael Hobby (vocals), Bill Satcher (guitar), Zach Brown (guitar) and Graham DeLoach (bass). Since their debut, the band has toured extensively across the world including dates supporting artists such as Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gregg Allman and more. 2020 tour details to be announced soon.

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A Thousand Horses Release New Album Today

By on June 2, 2017 in In The Press

Rowdy country rockers A THOUSAND HORSES have today (6/2) released their second project on BMLG Records, the scorching, live-focused BRIDGES. Get it here: http://smarturl.it/BridgesATH.

Making its exclusive streaming debut on Thursday (6/1), ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY praised the hot-and-heavy album for its “stadium-sized tracks,” “new, refined sense of groove,” and “Southern-rock edge,” while lead singer Michael Hobby hinted at where the road-tested band is headed next.
 
“It’s bridging the gap of what’s to come,” he said of the aptly-titled project.
 
Comprised of six swaggering new tracks and seven acoustic versions of the band’s best-live jams – like their GOLD-certified breakout #1, “Smoke” – the album was co-produced by the band themselves with studio aces Corey Crowder and Dann Huff. Each of the acoustic tracks was recorded live, with six taking shape in London’s famed Metropolis Studios (recorded live-to-vinyl) and “Smoke” filling the air during a raucous night in the Nashville tourist destination of Printer’s Alley.
 
BRIDGES is available digitally, and it follows the Top 5 success of the band’s debut album, SOUTHERNALITY. Lead single “Preachin’ to the Choir” is already rising up the Country Airplay charts, connecting with fans as a laid back, lighters-in-the-air anthem about living life for good times and Saturday nights. The track was co-written by Heather Morgan, Morgan Wallen, and the Warren Brothers, and other hit makers involved in the album include Ross Copperman, Ryan Hurd, The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston and Josh Osborne.
 
A Thousand Horses is made up of Michael Hobby (lead vocals), Bill Satcher (lead guitar), Zach Brown (guitar), and Graham Deloach (bass). They’ll be touring all summer with dates scheduled from California to Connecticut and major festival appearances at the CMA Music Festival (6/10) and Country Stampede (6/23).
 
BRIDGES TRACK LIST:
1. “Blaze Of Somethin’” – Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Aaron Eshuis, Ryan Hurd*
2. “Burn Like Willie” – Zach Brown, Graham DeLoach, Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Corey Crowder*
3. “Preachin’ to the Choir” – Heather Morgan, Morgan Wallen, Brad Warren, Brett Warren**
4. “One Man Army” – Michael Hobby, Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne**
5. “Bridges” – Zach Brown, Graham DeLoach, Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Corey Crowder*
6. “Weekends In a Small Town” – Michael Hobby, Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason*
7. “Travelin’ Man” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) – Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Jaren  
     Johnston***
8. “Preachin’ to the Choir” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) – Heather Morgan, Morgan Wallen,
     Brad Warren, Brett Warren***
9. “Sunday Morning” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) – Zach Brown, Graham DeLoach,
     Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Rich Robinson***
10. “One Man Army” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) – Michael Hobby, Ross Copperman,
        Josh Osborne***
11. “Bridges” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) – Zach Brown, Graham DeLoach, Michael Hobby,
        Bill Satcher, Corey Crowder***
12. “First Time” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) – Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Patrick Davis***
13. “Smoke” (Live from Printer’s Alley, Nashville) – Michael Hobby, Jon Nite, Ross Copperman***
 
*Produced by Corey Crowder
**Produced by Dann Huff
***Produced by A Thousand Horses
 
For more information on A Thousand Horses, please visit AThousandHorses.com.

ABOUT A THOUSAND HORSES: Dubbed “Country’s coolest band” by Rolling Stone Country, A Thousand Horses delivers an authentic fusion of Southern rock and contemporary Country mixed with rowdy jams. Their new 13-track project BRIDGES is available through digital retailers now and features their chart-rising single “Preachin’ to the Choir” along with seven acoustic tracks, six of which were recorded live in the U.K. at the famed Metropolis Studios. “Preaching’ to the Choir” is quickly becoming the working-man’s anthem and follows their successful debut single “Smoke.” The chart-topping track made Country Aircheck history as the highest debut for a new artist and solidified the band (with at least three members) as the first this decade to score a No. 1 with their first single on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. A Thousand Horses have scored multiple award show nominations, most recently vying for the title of ACM New Vocal Duo or Group at the 52nd Annual ACM Awards. The band’s first album on BMLG Records, SOUTHERNALITY, blends Southern Rock and influential sounds of The Black Crowes and Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street era. The talented foursome soars with Michael Hobby on lead vocals as Bill Satcher and Zach Brown on guitar and Graham Deloach on bass round out their unique grooves. A Thousand Horses headlined a string of shows in the U.K. last fall and have previously toured with Jason Aldean on his wildly successful SIX STRING CIRCUS TOUR.

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A Thousand Horses Charge Ahead With Their New Album, “Bridges”

By on May 11, 2017 in In The Press

After making Country Aircheck history in 2015 as the highest debut for a new artist, A Thousand Horses boosts the momentum with their highly-anticipated sophomore effort, BRIDGES (BMLG Records).  Available for pre-order on May 26, the 13-song project will be released digitally June 2 and features their current chart-rising single “Preachin’ to the Choir” as well as an acoustic version of the critically-acclaimed track. Entertainment Weekly previewed the lead tune teasing, “The first taste of their upcoming second album bursts with attitude and saucy wordplay.”

The new collection follows SOUTHERNALITY, which solidified the band (with at least three members) as the first this decade to score a No. 1 with their debut single on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. Produced by Dann Huff, Corey Crowder and the band itself, BRIDGES highlights the perfect mix of their signature Rock-infused Country sound with “Burn Like Willie,” familiar Gospel influence on “One Man Army” and a live version of their chart-topper “Smoke.” Featuring seven acoustic tracks, six of which were recorded live in the U.K. at the famed Metropolis Studios, fans will get to hear firsthand the raw magic that happens when this band comes together.

All four A Thousand Horses’ members contributed in writing this album alongside some of their accomplished peers:

BRIDGES TRACK LIST
1.    “Blaze Of Somethin’” | Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Aaron Eshuis, Ryan Hurd*
2.    “Burn Like Willie” | Zach Brown, Graham DeLoach, Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Corey Crowder*
3.    “Preachin’ To The Choir” | Heather Morgan, Morgan Wallen, Brad Warren, Brett Warren**
4.    “One Man Army” | Michael Hobby, Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne**
5.    “Bridges” | Zach Brown, Graham DeLoach, Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Corey Crowder*
6.    “Weekends In A Small Town” | Michael Hobby, Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason*
7.    “Travelin’ Man” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) | Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher,
Jaren Johnston***
8.    “Preachin’ To The Choir” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) | Heather Morgan, Morgan Wallen,
Brad Warren, Brett Warren***
9.    “Sunday Morning” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) | Zach Brown, Graham DeLoach,
Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Rich Robinson***
10.   “One Man Army” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) | Michael Hobby, Ross Copperman,
Josh Osborne***
11.   “Bridges” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) | Zach Brown, Graham DeLoach, Michael Hobby,
Bill Satcher, Corey Crowder***
12.   “First Time” (Live from Metropolis Studios, London) | Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Patrick Davis***
13.   “Smoke” (Live from Printer’s Alley, Nashville) | Michael Hobby, Jon Nite, Ross Copperman***

*Produced by Corey Crowder
**Produced by Dann Huff
***Produced by A Thousand Horses

A Thousand Horses has scored multiple award nominations, most recently a 2017 ACM Awards nod. The talented foursome, comprised of Michael Hobby (lead vocals), Bill Satcher, (lead guitar) Zach Brown (guitar) and Graham Deloach (bass), has already been earning rave reviews of the new single with AXS saying, “Heavy on the rock-country overtones with a gospel choir (literally) takin’ the listener to church in the background…with a healthy dose of old soul.” Fans who purchase the album on iTunes May 26 will instantly receive “Preachin’ to the Choir.” Get the single here – http://smarturl.it/ATHPreachinChoir.

A Thousand Horses is out on the road this summer on headline dates as well as major festival stops such as Nashville’s CMA Music Fest on June 10. For additional dates, please visit AThousandHorses.com.

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10 Questions With A Thousand Horses

By on February 9, 2012 in artist spotlight

One of my favorite new bands I’ve come across is southern rock band, A Thousand Horses!

This up and coming southern rock band puts me in mind of a cross between The Black Crows and Lynard Skynard if you’re wondering what they sound like.  This is a band with strong, soulful vocals and solid, skilled musicianship from all members based right here in Nashville. Best experienced live because they KNOW how to put on a show!

To learn a little more about them, please see my interview below AND check out the video that I just shot of them performing live last week at Nashville’s own, 12th and Porter! Hope you enjoy both!

Interview questions:

When did you become a band?

“Michael and I (Bill) have been writing and recording music together since we were 15. So about 8 years now. This band (A Thousand Horses) was formed around March of 2010.”

How did you come up with the name of the band?

“The band is named after a song on our debut EP. ‘A Thousand Horses’.”

List the names of the members of band and instrument.  Where are all the members of the band from?

  • Michael Hobby-Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica (Newberry, SC)
  • Bill Satcher-Lead Guitar (Newberry, SC)
  • Graham Deloach-Bass, Vocals (Savannah, GA)
  • Zach Brown-Guitar, Vocals (Lawrenceville, GA)
  • Jonathan Carman-Drums (Charleston, SC)

How did you get your start as a band? 

“A Thousand Horses was formed as an old band that Graham, Michael, and I were in  falling apart. As we lost interest in our old band and old group of songs, Interscope Records offered us a record deal for what was becoming A Thousand Horses. It was a strange time.”

Do you write all of your own songs?

“Yes. On our older material, we would co-write every now and then with an outside writer. All of the new material we are working on now is written by a member or members of the group. While co-writing early on was a great learning experience, a vast majority of the time the songs just felt awkward and forced. We’ve found through experience that no one else can say what we want to say better than us and certainly not “Joe Platinum Songwriter” of the moment. That being said, we aren’t naive, and we know that great things can come through collaboration, and they have for us. So we know that it would be an immature move to completely cut ourselves off from that sort of situation. Hell, if writing with other people was good enough for Tom Petty, it’s good enough for us.”

Where do you usually find inspiration for songs and process? Who writes most of music?

“That is an almost impossible question to answer. And I hesitate to even try to because I’ve noticed our best songs just happen. The more we write the better they seem to get. That’s a certain kind of voodoo I don’t want to try to manipulate. I just pray it continues to flow. Michael and I (Bill) were the original writers of the group but Graham and Zach have begun to throw out very impressive ideas as of late. You will begin to hear more and more of their songs in the future, I predict.”

Describe your music and musical influences.

“Wow. Another almost impossible question to answer. Im not sure any artist enjoys trying to describe their music. It’s a question that I always stumble over. Our biggest influences aren’t necessarily bands so much as they are songwriters. That comes through in our sound. We have always been more captivated by brilliant songwriting than jams and solos. Well, except Zeppelin’s jams and solos. Our influences are as deeply rooted in English Rock music as they are Country music, American Rock N Roll, Soul and Blues. Dwight Yoakam, Tom Petty, and Noel Gallagher are some of my favorite songwriters just to name a few. And of course living in Nashville there are brilliant songwriters everywhere, and some of them are inspiring as well. It’s a town that continues to push us forward as songwriters because here you know that your next door neighbor could be writing a better song than you right now. And we certainly don’t want that to happen.”

What has been your favorite experience as a band? Biggest challenge you’ve faced as a band.

“Well touring, and getting to play our songs has been the best experience of all. I mean, I love traveling and it’s a blessing that we have gotten to see the country and parts of Canada while doing what we love. 

As far as challenges go,

We have actually been very lucky so far. Sure we’ve lost a record deal, had managers, booking agents, and our drummer quit on us all at once. You gotta keep going. At the time I felt like we were being kicked while we were down. Now I realize it was all a giant blessing in disguise and I believe firmly in Divine Intervention. Now I see you can’t let a couple of assholes deter you from your main goal: Being great for yourself, the people that dig your music and support you and no one else. And to the people that have bought our music, come to a show, and given us the time of day, we are and will be eternally grateful because at the end of day, those are the only people who matter.”

What’s next for A Thousand Horses? Touring, new music? 

“YES. We plan on releasing a new EP very soon and plenty of regional tour dates should accompany that release. We will also being throwing a big CD release party/show somewhere in town for that. Details on that will be released as soon as they are finalized.”

One of your songs was on the ‘Footloose’ soundtrack.  Explain how that came about.

“The song they used was our song “Suicide Eyes”. I’m not sure of all the little details but basically the version on the soundtrack is actually the original demo. It made its way to Anastaia Brown and The director, Craig Brewer, heard the demo and thought it had the right vibe for the scene he had in mind. We had the chance to speak with Craig during the premier we attended and he could not of been more cool. We were and are honored to be a part of a killer soundtrack and movie like that.”

Thanks,

BILL SATCHER ( A Thousand Horses)

 

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