# 49 Winchester

49 Winchester are an American alternative country band consisting of Isaac Gibson, Bus Shelton, Chase Chafin, Noah Patrick, Tim Hall, and Justin Louthian. Formed in Virginia, the band have released five studio albums, have toured internationally, and supported artists such as Turnpike Troubadours, Whiskey Myers, Corb Lund, Tyler Childers, and Luke Combs. They are currently signed to New West Records.

## Career

The band's name comes from a street in Castlewood, Virginia where the band first met and started playing music. They were formed by Gibson, Chafin, and Shelton who were high school best friends, and began touring the local area in Virginia not long after they graduated alongside additional members Patrick, Hall, and Louthian. From 2014 to 2020, they recorded and self-released three studio albums, 49 Winchester (2014), The Wind (2018), and III (2020) while continuing to build up a fanbase through performing live.
The band signed to New West Records some time following the release of III and, on February 18, 2022, they announced their fourth album and first with the label, Fortune Favors the Bold, paired with the release of lead single "Annabel". In a statement regarding the project, Gibson said “Signing with New West Records is something we’re really proud of. They’re an artist-centered label who gave us total creative freedom to make a record that is authentically us, and I speak for all the guys in the band when I say we are super excited about this being a New West release. I don’t think any other label could fit us so perfectly. We are looking forward to getting this record out and playing it on the road this summer!” Fortune Favors the Bold was released on May 13, 2022.
On April 9, 2024, the band announced their fifth album, Leavin' This Holler, alongside the release of lead single "Yearnin' For You". The project was produced by the band and Stewart Myers and was released on August 2, 2024. They embarked on a tour to support the album. They subsequently released "Miles To Go" on December 13, 2024 after it was featured in Yellowstone.

## Members

* Isaac Gibson - vocals/guitar
* Bus Shelton - guitar
* Chase Chafin - bass
* Noah Patrick - pedal steel
* Tim Hall - piano/organ/keys
* Justin Louthian - drums

## Influences

Sonically, the band draw their inspiration from country music performers Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, and George Jones. Gibson has also cited rock, punk, and metal artists as a core influence on their music and live shows, specifically citing Zakk Wylde, Jim Root, Willie Adler and Pantera. Rolling Stone also likened their music to that of Chris Stapleton and Drive-By Truckers.

## Discography
### Studio albums

| Title | Album details |
| 49 Winchester | Released: April 25, 2014 Label: Self-released Format: CD, streaming, digital download |
| The Wind | Released: May 26, 2018 Label: Self-released Format: CD, streaming, digital download |
| III | Released: October 2, 2020 Label: Self-released Format: CD, streaming, digital download |
| Fortune Favors the Bold | Released: May 13, 2022 Label: New West Format: CD, streaming, digital download, vinyl |
| Leavin' This Holler | Released: August 2, 2024 Label: New West Format: CD, streaming, digital download, vinyl |

### Singles

| Year | Song | Album |
| 2022 | "Annabel" | Fortune Favors the Bold |
| 2022 | "Russell County Line" | Fortune Favors the Bold |
| 2022 | "Dream Darlin'" | Fortune Favors the Bold |
| 2022 | "All I Need" | Fortune Favors the Bold |
| 2024 | "Yearnin' For You" | Leavin' This Holler |
| 2024 | "Fast Asleep" | Leavin' This Holler |
| 2024 | "Tulsa" | Leavin' This Holler |
| 2024 | "Make It Count" / "Hillbilly Happy" | Leavin' This Holler |
| 2024 | "Miles To Go" | Non-album single |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
| 2023 | Americana Music Honors & Awards | Duo/Group of the Year | Themselves | Nominated | |