Thrasher Shiver
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Nashville , United States |
| Products | Country music |
Number of employees | 2 |
| Parent | Asylum Records |
Thrasher Shiver was a Nashville-based American country music duo composed of Neil Thrasher and Kelly Shiver, both of whom shared responsibilities for lead vocals and acoustic guitar. Their self-titled album, released in late 1996 through Asylum Records, featured two singles that appeared on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Following their disbandment in 1997, Neil Thrasher embarked on a prolific songwriting career, crafting hits for well-known artists such as Rascal Flatts and Kenny Chesney.
Biography
Neil Thrasher and Kelly Shiver formed their duo in 1995 after being introduced by Bob Doyle, who managed Garth Brooks. The pair combined their songwriting abilities and distinctive vocal harmonies, with both members equally sharing lead vocal duties—a feature that set them apart from conventional harmony duos.
Their debut album, Thrasher Shiver, was released on September 9, 1996, under the Asylum Records label. This record produced two charting singles: "Goin' Goin' Gone," which reached No. 65, and "Be Honest," peaking at No. 49 on the country charts. In addition to performing, Neil Thrasher co-wrote Diamond Rio’s "That's What I Get for Lovin' You," which charted in 1997, as well as their 2003 release "Wrinkles." The duo earned a nomination for Vocal Duo of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
Although no subsequent albums were released, both artists continued to write songs professionally. Neil Thrasher notably achieved significant success by penning Number One hits for prominent country performers including Rascal Flatts and Kenny Chesney.
Albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Thrasher Shiver |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | |||
| 1996 | "Goin' Goin' Gone" | 65 | Thrasher Shiver |
| "Closer" | — | ||
| 1997 | "Be Honest" | 49 | |
| "Between the Stones and Jones" | — | ||
| "—" indicates singles that did not chart | |||
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Goin' Goin' Gone" | |
| 1997 | "Be Honest" | Joel Franks |