Hanna–McEuen

Hanna–McEuen was an American country music duo comprising first cousins Jaime Hanna and Jonathan McEuen. Both members of the duo sang, in addition to playing guitar and mandolin; Hanna also played harmonica, while McEuen also played banjo.[1] Their fathers, Jeff Hanna and John McEuen, co-founded the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, a country music band which had success in the 1970s and 1980s.[2] In addition, Hanna was formerly an occasional supporting musician for the Tex-Mex/americana band The Mavericks.[2]

Hanna–McEuen
OriginNashville, Tennessee, United States
GenresCountry
Years active2005
LabelsDreamWorks Nashville
MCA Nashville
Websitehttp://www.hannamceuen.com/
MembersJaime Hanna
Jonathan McEuen

Hanna–McEuen released its self-titled debut album on DreamWorks Records in 2005,[2] although the album's singles were distributed and promoted by MCA Nashville. The album produced a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in "Something Like a Broken Heart", followed by "Tell Me" at number 56 and "Ocean", which did not chart.

The duo also recorded a DVD-Audio/Video project titled "Tried and True" in 2007 for AIX Records, which featured a guest appearance by country guitarist Albert Lee.

After disbanding, Hanna joined Gary Allan's road band, in which he plays guitar. He also co-wrote Allan's 2008 single "She's So California".[3] McEuen, meanwhile, has continued to record as a solo artist.[4]Jaime Hanna currently is working as part of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, playing lead acoustic and electric guitars, providing background and some lead vocals.

Discography

Albums
Title Details Peak positions
US Country
Hanna–McEuen 42

Singles
Year Single Peak positions Album
US Country
2005 "Something Like a Broken Heart" 38 Hanna–McEuen
"Ocean"[5] —
"Tell Me" 56
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos
Year Video Director
2005 "Something Like a Broken Heart" Trey Fanjoy
"Ocean" The Malloys
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References
  1. Hanna-McEuen (Media notes). Hanna-McEuen. Nashville, Tennessee: DreamWorks Records Nashville. 2005. B0001399-02.CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. Ruhlmann, William. "Hanna-McEuen biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
  3. Shelburne, Craig (15 October 2007). "Tim McGraw Takes on Texas at Big State Festival". CMT. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  4. "HWH Records". HWH Records. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  5. Morris, Edward (August 24, 2005). "Hanna-McEuen Boost Album With Heavy Touring". CMT. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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