Country band Sixwire plays at RNC after abrupt teleprompter malfunction

The Republican National Convention has brought out a relatively small band to kick off the event in Milwaukee.

Nashville band Sixwire played several songs soon after a teleprompter malfunction abruptly ended House Speaker Mike Johnson's introduction of Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird.

During the unscheduled break the group performed their rendition of Cheap Trick's "I Want You To Want Me." The group's set also included covers of other hits, like Rascal Flatts' "Life Is A Highway" and the Foo Fighters’ "Learn To Fly," KCBS Radio reporter Doug Sovern shared on X.

Here's what to know about the band playing at the RNC.

Who is the band at the RNC?

Sixwire is a country music band based in Nashville, Tennessee that formed in 2000.

Members include Andy Childs (lead vocals, guitar), Steve Hornbeak (keyboards, vocals), John Howard (bass guitar), Steve Mandile (guitar, vocals) and Chuck Tilley (drums, percussion).

The group has one self-titled studio album with 11 songs that released on Aug. 27, 2002.

Mainly positive reactions to band's RNC set

Social media responses to the Sixwire performance were mainly positive though a few negative posts can be found.

Contributing: Sam Woodward