The Band Perry, an American country music group, is composed of Kimberly Perry (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano) and her two brothers: Reid Perry (bass guitar, background vocals) and Neil Perry (mandolin, drums, accordion, background vocals). The group signed to Republic Nashville in August 2009 and has released three singles: "Hip to My Heart" (November 2009), "If I Die Young" (June 2010), and "You Lie" (January 2011). All three songs are included on the band's self-titled debut album, released October 12, 2010. "If I Die Young" reached number one on the Hot Country Songs charts and has been certified platinum.[1] Contents 1 History 2 Discography 2.1 Studio albums 2.2 Extended plays 2.3 Singles 2.4 Music videos 3 References 4 External links [edit] History The Perry siblings began singing as children in Alabama. They claim Ridgeland, Mississippi, as their hometown.[2] Kimberly was born in 1983, Reid in 1988, and Neil in 1990. [3] Kimberly Perry sang in her own band as a teenager with her brothers Neil and Reid working as roadies.[4] At the ages of 8 and 10 years old, the brothers began performing as an opening act, the Mobile Music Machines, for Kimberly.[5] Once the three siblings had united to form The Band Perry, they joined a New Faces of Country tour in 2005.[6][4] In 2008, The Band Perry was discovered by Garth Brooks' manager Bob Doyle, who helped them make recordings . The recordings were sent to Scott Borchetta, head of the newly-established Republic Nashville label. The band signed to Republic Nashville in August 2009 and released their debut single "Hip to My Heart".[7] All three members wrote it with Brett Beavers. The song peaked at number 20 on the country chart. A self-titled extended play followed in April.[8] After "Hip to My Heart" fell from the charts, the group released its second single, "If I Die Young", which Kimberly wrote single-handedly. "If I Die Young" and "Hip to My Heart" are included on the band's self-titled debut album, released on October 12, 2010. The album was produced by Paul Worley and Nathan Chapman.[6][7] "If I Die Young" has reached number one on the country music charts, and number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's third single, "You Lie", was released to country radio on January 18, 2011. It debuted at number 59 on country chart for the week ending December 25, 2010. [edit] Discography [edit] Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications (sales threshold) US Country [9] US [10] The Band Perry Release date: October 12, 2010 Label: Republic Nashville Formats: CD, music download 2 4 US: Gold[11] [edit] Extended plays Title Details Peak chart positions US Country [9] US Heat [12] The Band Perry EP Release date: April 6, 2010 Label: Republic Nashville Formats: CD, music download 32 4 [edit] Singles Year Single Peak chart positions Certifications (sales threshold) Album US Country [13] US [14] CAN [15] 2009 "Hip to My Heart" 20 — — The Band Perry 2010 "If I Die Young" 1 19 48 US: Platinum[16] "You Lie"[A] 15 62 "—" denotes releases that did not chart A ^ Current single. [edit] Music videos Year Video Director 2010 "Hip to My Heart"[17] Trey Fanjoy "If I Die Young"[18] David McClister 2011 "You Lie"[19] Bold text==Awards and nominations==
| The Band Perry | |
|---|---|
| The Band Perry (L-R: Reid, Kimberly, Neil) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Ridgeland, Mississippi , U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Labels | Republic Nashville |
| Associated acts | Nathan Chapman Paul Worley |
| Members | |
| Kimberly Perry Neil Perry Reid Perry | |
The Band Perry, an American country music group, is composed of Kimberly Perry (lead vocals , rhythm guitar , piano ) and her two brothers: Reid Perry (bass guitar , background vocals ) and Neil Perry (mandolin , drums , accordion , background vocals). The group signed to Republic Nashville in August 2009 and has released three singles: "Hip to My Heart " (November 2009), "If I Die Young " (June 2010), and "You Lie" (January 2011). All three songs are included on the band's self-titled debut album, released October 12, 2010. "If I Die Young" reached number one on the Hot Country Songs charts and has been certified platinum.
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History
The Perry siblings began singing as children in Alabama. They claim Ridgeland, Mississippi , as their hometown. Kimberly was born in 1983, Reid in 1988, and Neil in 1990. Kimberly Perry sang in her own band as a teenager with her brothers Neil and Reid working as roadies. At the ages of 8 and 10 years old, the brothers began performing as an opening act, the Mobile Music Machines, for Kimberly. Once the three siblings had united to form The Band Perry, they joined a New Faces of Country tour in 2005.
In 2008, The Band Perry was discovered by Garth Brooks ' manager Bob Doyle, who helped them make recordings. The recordings were sent to Scott Borchetta, head of the newly-established Republic Nashville label. The band signed to Republic Nashville in August 2009 and released their debut single "Hip to My Heart ". All three members wrote it with Brett Beavers . The song peaked at number 20 on the country chart. A self-titled extended play followed in April.
After "Hip to My Heart" fell from the charts, the group released its second single, "If I Die Young ", which Kimberly wrote single-handedly. "If I Die Young" and "Hip to My Heart" are included on the band's self-titled debut album, released on October 12, 2010. The album was produced by Paul Worley and Nathan Chapman . "If I Die Young" has reached number one on the country music charts, and number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 .
The album's third single, "You Lie ", was released to country radio on January 18, 2011. It debuted at number 59 on country chart for the week ending December 25, 2010.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications (sales threshold ) | |
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| US Country | US | |||
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| 2 | 4 |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
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| US Country | US Heat | ||
| The Band Perry EP |
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