These veterans of touring, recording, and songwriting adopted their name 'Sixwire' from the six-string guitar - a fitting tribute to the instrument around which their sound is based. The group was formed in 2000 with Andy Childs, Steve Mandile, Robb Houston, John Howard, and Chuck Tilley and would soon see chart success, national touring, and multiple television appearances. With the addition of keyboardist Steve Hornbeak, Sixwire continues their run of success making appearances all over the world with their pop-country meets classic rock high-energy show, while also continuing to serve as back-up band to dozens of iconic musical stars. Sixwire's television presence also continues, as they are regularly seen on the television series 'Nashville', now in its 5th season in its new home on CMT Network.