Giovannie and the Hired Guns is an American country rock band from Stephenville, Texas. The band was formed in 2017 by Giovannie Yanez, who serves as the lead vocalist and songwriter. The other members of the band include Carlos Villa (lead guitar), Jerrod Flusche (rhythm guitar), Alex Trejo (bass guitar), and Milton Toles (drums).
The band's music is known for its modern take on traditional country music, blending classic country sounds with rock and roll influences. Some of their popular songs include "Rooster Tattoo" and "Ramon Ayala". They have released four studio albums and one live album. In 2023, the band received the iHeartRadio award for "Best New Rock & Alternative Artist of the Year".
Discography Bad Habits (2017) Giovannie and the Hired Guns (2020) Tejano Punk Boyz (2022) Tejano Punk Boyz Live (2023) Quitter (2025)
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Album USAlt.Peaks on the Alternative Songs chart: "Ramon Ayala": "Overrated": "Quitter": USMain.Peaks on the Mainstream Rock chart: "Ramon Ayala": "Overrated": "Quitter": USRockAir.Peaks on the Rock Airplay chart: "Ramon Ayala": "Overrated": "Better Days" 2017 ― ― ― Bad Habits "Another Time" 2018 ― ― ― "Lover Boy" 2019 ― ― ― Giovannie and the Hired Guns "Ramon Ayala" 2021 3 2 1 Tejano Punk Boyz "Can't Answer Why" 2022 ― ― ― "I Don't Mind" ― ― ― "Calling You Tonight" ― ― ― "Overrated" 16 20 30 "Quitter" 2025 36 23 ― Quitter "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Music videos + List of music videos, showing year released and director Title Year Director(s) "Another Time" 2018 Christian Rangel "Lover Boy" 2019 "Ramon Ayala" 2021 Tim Cofield "Can't Answer Why" 2022 "Ramon Ayala" Bo Bundy "I Don't Mind" Tim Cofield "Calling You Tonight" "Overrated" "Numb" 2024 Alex Ayala, Benny Jenkins "Cheap Tequila" Bo Bundy and Giovanni Yanez "Quitter" 2025 Barf
References
External links Giovannie and the Hired Guns official website