Pete Scobell
Pete Scobell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 (age 48–49) |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupations | Singer, soldier |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Label | Independent |
Pete Scobell is an American country music singer and soldier. A former member of the United States Navy SEALs, Scobell began his musical career in 2015.
Biography
Pete Scobell was born in Pennsylvania in 1977.[1] His mother died when he was ten months old, and left behind a number of musical instruments which inspired his interest in music.[2]
Scobell served in the United States Navy for 17 years, including membership in the United States Navy SEALs and six deployments in combat.[2][3] In the early 2010s, he retired from the military following a brain injury he received in combat and resumed playing music as a form of therapy.[2] This led to him being invited to record an original song titled "The Ones I Stand Beside" for The Hornet's Nest, a 2014 documentary about the 2001 Afghanistan War. In doing so, he met singer Wynonna Judd and her husband, Cactus Moser.[2] Moser recommended the two record the song "Hearts I Leave Behind", written by Travis Meadows in 2013 as a tribute to Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL who was murdered that same year. Judd and Scobell recorded the song and released it independently via iTunes, with all proceeds donated to the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation.[4] Additionally, Scobell toured as an opening act for Judd that same year.[3]
This was followed in 2015 by a second single titled "Wild", accompanied by a music video.[5] "Wild" was also included on Scobell's debut album Walkin' a Wire, released in 2016.[2] The project featured musicians from Judd's backing band the Big Noise including Moser, who also produced it.[2][6]
In 2025, Scobell was named vice president of Datavault AI, an artificial intelligence company.[7]
Personal life
Pete Scobell is the father of film and television actor Walker Scobell.[8]
Discography
- Walkin' a Wire (2016)
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions[1] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Bubbling | US Country | ||
| 2015 | "Hearts I Leave Behind" (with Wynonna Judd) |
21 | 30 |
References
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2017). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2017. Record Research, Inc. p. 319. ISBN 978-0-89820-229-8.
- ^ a b c d e f "Pete Scobell". Nashville Scene. January 12, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ a b "Former SEAL opens for Wynonna Judd at AMT". LNP Always Lancaster. February 22, 2015. pp. E2. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Sterling Whitaker (February 25, 2015). "Wynonna Judd joins Pete Scobell Band for Chris Kyle tribute, 'Hearts I Leave Behind' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Christina Vinson (July 16, 2015). "Pete Scobell, 'Wild' music video [Exclusive premiere]". The Boot. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Erin Manning (September 11, 2015). "Former Navy SEAL Pete Scobell pours musical past into 'Walkin' a Wire' album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "Datavault AI Appoints U.S. Navy Veteran Pete Scobell as Vice President, Global Security". Yahoo! Finance. October 21, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Martin, Jim (February 15, 2022). "Fairview's 13-year-old Walker Scobell to make Netflix movie debut alongside Ryan Reynolds in 'The Adam Project'". Go Erie. Gannett News, Inc. Retrieved June 2, 2022.