Rhett Miller

Rhett Miller released his debut album, ‘Mythologies,’ in 1989, a limited run of 1,000 signed and numbered copies that marked his entry into the music scene. In 1990, Miller co-founded Sleepy Heroes with Murry Hammond, releasing the album ‘Under a Radio Sun.’ Miller and Hammond then formed Old 97’s in 1993, initially as an acoustic trio before evolving into a four-piece band. Their debut album, ‘Hitchhike To Rhome,’ was released in 1993, followed by ‘Wreck Your Life’ on Bloodshot Records. The band garnered significant industry attention after a sold-out SXSW showcase in 1995, which led to a multi-album deal with Elektra Records.

Miller is set to release his next solo album, ‘A Lifetime of Riding by Night,’ in 2025, also on ATO Records. In recognition of their enduring impact and significant contributions to music, Old 97’s is slated to receive a Lifetime Achievement award from the Americana Music Association in 2025.