The Hanseroth Twins is an American musical duo consisting of the identical twin brothers Phillip John Hanseroth and Timothy Jay Hanseroth, musicians, songwriters, and producers, who are best known for their work with Brandi Carlile.
Biography The duo has been writing and performing together since 1990. They began their music career as vocalists and guitarists in their first band, Ohnalim, prior to creating The Fighting Machinists with Miraslav Stephanov and Jim Whitney, and were signed to Interscope Records. After the members parted ways, the twins were introduced to local Seattle singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile by the producer Rick Parashar in 1999, and the trio would later form the Brandi Carlile Band.With Carlile, they have written many notable songs, including "The Joke", "The Story", and "The Eye". Their songs have been covered by artists such as Adele, Dolly Parton, and The Avett Brothers. They were a part of writing and recording supergroup, The Highwomen's, 2019 debut album, as well as Tanya Tucker’s 2019 and 2023 albums and wrote the score for Tucker's 2022 documentary, The Return of Tanya Tucker.
The duo performs live with Brandi Carlile regularly, and have performed at the Grammy Awards and on Saturday Night Live. Other work includes backing Joni Mitchell in the Joni Jams and with Kris Kristofferson.
Phil Hanseroth is married to Carlile's younger sister, Tiffany, also a singer; Tim Hanseroth's wife is photographer Hanna Hanseroth.
Discography Songwriting and production credits Year Album Artist Song Writers Producers2024VeraThe Hanseroth TwinsBroken HomesPhil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothPhil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth"Remember Me""If Everyone Had Someone""I'll Always Know I Do""Counting The Days""Under The Weather""The Poor Side of People""Somewhere Between""The Loyal Soldier""A Little Respect"Vince Clarke and Andy Bell2023Sweet Western SoundTanya Tucker"Kindness"Phil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothBrandi Carlile Shooter Jennings"That Wasn't Me"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth2021In These Silent DaysBrandi Carlile"Right on Time"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothDave Cobb Shooter Jennings"You and Me on the Rock" (feat. Lucius)"This Time Tomorrow"Broken HorsesLetter to the PastMama WerewolfWhen You're WrongStay GentleSinners, Saints and FoolsThrowing Good After Bad2020Saturn ReturnThe Secret SistersSilverLaura Rogers, Lydia RogersBrandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth"Late Bloomer""Cabin""Hand Over My Heart""Fair""Tin Can Angel""Nowhere, Baby""Hold You Dear""Water Witch""Healer In the Sky"2020OnwardBrandi Carlile"Carried Me With You"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothBrandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth2019The HighwomenThe Highwomen"Wheels of Laredo"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothDave Cobb2019While I'm Livin'Tanya Tucker"Mustang Ridge"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothBrandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings"The Wheels of Laredo""I Don't Owe You Anything""The Day My Heart Goes Still""Rich""Seminole Wind Calling""The Winner's Game""Bring My Flowers Now"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth, Tanya Tucker2019The OwlZac Brown Band"Leaving Love Behind"Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth, Clay Cook, Coy Bowles, Jimmy De Martini, Zac BrownMatt Mangano2018By The Way, I Forgive YouBrandi Carlile"Every Time I Hear That Song"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothDave Cobb, Shooter Jennings"The Joke""Hold out Your Hand""The Mother""Whatever You Do""Fulton County Jane Doe""Sugartooth""Most of All""Harder to Forgive""Party of One"2017You Don't Own Me AnymoreThe Secret Sisters"Mississippi"Laura Rogers, Lydia Rogers, Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothBrandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth"King Cotton""Little Again"2017Cover StoriesThe Avett Brothers"Have You Ever"Phil HanserothBrandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothDolly Parton"The Story"Anderson East"Josephine"Tim Hanseroth, Brandi CarlileRuby Amanfu"Shadow On the Wall"The Secret Sisters"Losing Heart"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth2015Firewatcher's DaughterBrandi Carlile"Wherever Is Your Heart"Brandi Carlile, Tim HanserothBrandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth"The Eye""Mainstream Kid""The Things I Regret"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth"Beginning to Feel the Years"Phil Hanseroth"Blood Muscle Skin & Bone""Wilder (We're Chained)"Tim Hanseroth"Alibi"2014Put Your Needle DownSecret Sisters"Rattle My Bones"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothT Bone Burnett2012Bear CreekBrandi Carlile"Hard Way Home"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothBrandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth"Raise Hell"Brandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth"Save Part of Yourself""Keep Your Heart Young""In The Morrow"A Promise to KeepTim Hanseroth100Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth"I'll Still Be There""What Did I Ever Come Here For"Phil Hanseroth"Rise Again"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth2010XOBCBrandi Carlile"Way To You"Tim Hanseroth"Us Again"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth2009Give Up The GhostBrandi Carlile"Dying Day"Tim HanserothRick Rubin"Touching the Ground""Dreams"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth"Caroline""Before it Breaks""Oh Dear""If There Was No You"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth2007The StoryBrandi Carlile"Have You Ever"Phil HanserothT Bone Burnett"The Story""Shadow on the Wall"Brandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth"Josephine""Hiding My Heart"Tim Hanseroth"Losing Heart"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth2006(Single Only)Brandi Carlile"The Clock" - Live at Neumo's, Seattle WA - April 2005Brandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth2005Brandi CarlileBrandi Carlile"What Can I Say"Tim HanserothBrandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim HanserothThrow It All AwayBrandi Carlile, Phil HanserothFollowBrandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth"Closer to You""Someday Never Comes""Fall Apart Again""Gone"Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth
Awards and nominations Grammy Awards Year Nominated work Category Result Ref.2019 By the Way, I Forgive YouAlbum of the Year "The Joke"Song of the Year Best American Roots Song 2020"Bring My Flowers Now"Song of the Year Best Country Song 2021"Carried Me with You" (from Onward)Best Song Written for Visual Media 2022 "Right on Time"Song of the Year 2023 In These Silent DaysAlbum of the Year "You and Me on the Rock"Best American Roots Song "Broken Horses"Best Rock Song
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