Phillip John and Timothy Jay Hanseroth are twin musicians best known for being the bassist and guitarist, as well as songwriters with Brandi Carlile in her eponymous band. [1] [2] They are three-time Grammy Award winners for their work with Carlile. [3]
The twins met Carlile in 1999 after being introduced by producer Rick Parashar. [4] Carlile and Tim Hanseroth began playing music together, with Phil joining up a little later. [5] Carlile has said, "One of my biggest regrets is going with my name as the name of the band." The three musicians split all their money evenly three ways. [6] Before meeting Carlile, the twins were in a band called the Fighting Machinists in which they both played guitar. [7] Phil now plays bass when they play with Carlile. [1] Both Tim and Phil write songs for the band but have somewhat different styles. As Carlile says, "Tim doesn’t think about it when he writes... he writes more linear songs based on the story and the grooves and the melody. But Phil always thinks about singing—he wants these big, dynamic power ballad moments, even in his up-tempo songs." [8] All three musicians sing, often in three-part harmonies. [9]
The twins grew up in Seattle, Washington, in the Greenwood and Mountlake Terrace neighborhoods. [1] They live in Maple Valley, Washington. [1] Both are divorced and each has a son and a daughter. Phil is now married to Brandi’s sister, Tiffany. [1] They are co-founders, with Carlile, of the Looking Out Foundation. [10]
Studio albums (with Brandi Carlile)
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by The Recording Academy of the United States for outstanding achievements in the music industry. Often considered the highest music honour, the awards were established in 1958. [11]
Grammy Awards | ||||
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Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
2019 | By the Way, I Forgive You | Album of the Year | Nominated | [12] |
" The Joke" | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
Best American Roots Song | Won | |||
2020 | " Bring My Flowers Now" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
Best Country Song | Won | |||
2021 | "Carried Me with You" (from Onward) | Best Song Written for Visual Media | Nominated | |
2022 | " Right on Time" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
2023 | In These Silent Days | Album of the Year | Nominated | [13] |
" You and Me on the Rock" | Best American Roots Song | Nominated | ||
"Broken Horses" | Best Rock Song | Won |