The Lonely Hearts

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The Lonely Hearts
Also known asHolland, Somerset
Origin Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres Rock, rock and roll, blues, country, R&B
Years active2006–present
Labels Tooth & Nail
MembersWill Morgan Holland
Josiah Holland
Jeremy Branon
Dave Coleman
Joey Sanchez
Past members Ethan Luck
Timothy "Yogi" Watts
Steve Barlow
Jonathan Todryk
Website holland.com/thelonelyhearts

The Lonely Hearts are an Americana and rock band formed in 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee by brothers Will and Josiah Holland. They have released one full-length album, Paper Tapes.

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History

Prior to The Lonely Hearts, they were called Holland, and released an album called Photographs and Tidal Waves on Tooth and Nail. [1] Before that they were called Somerset.

The Lonely Hearts started as a four-piece while living in Nashville. The Holland brothers are the only remaining original members. They released Paper Tapes through Tooth & Nail on March 7, 2006, [2] but later worked independently.

Members

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Discography

Albums

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