The Band Perry

The Band Perry

The Band Perry (L-R: Reid, Kimberly, Neil)
Background information
Origin Ridgeland, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres Country, country-pop
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 siblings Kimberly Perry (lead vocals, guitar, piano), 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 four singles: "Hip to My Heart" (November 2009), "If I Die Young" (June 2010), "You Lie" (January 2011), and "All Your Life" (August 2011). All four 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 triple platinum.[1]

Contents

History

The Perry siblings began singing as children in Alabama. They claim Greeneville, Tennessee, as their hometown and currently live there with the rest of their family.[2] Kimberly was born in 1983 (age 28), Reid in 1988 (age 23), and Neil in 1990 (age 21).[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.[4][6]

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 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The album's third single, "You Lie", written by Brian Henningsen, Aaron Henningsen, and Clara Henningsen, was released to country radio on January 18, 2011. It debuted at number 59 on country chart for the week ending December 25, 2010. The album's fourth single, "All Your Life", was released to country radio on August 8, 2011.

As of September 28, 2011 the album had sold 771,399 copies.[9]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart
positions		 Certifications
(sales threshold)
US Country
[10]		 US
[11]
The Band Perry 2 4

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart
positions
US Country
[10]		 US
Heat
[13]
The Band Perry EP
  • Release date: April 6, 2010
  • Label: Republic Nashville
  • Formats: CD, music download
 32 4

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales threshold)		 Album
US Country
[14]		 US
[15]		 US AC
[16]		 US Adult
[17]		 US
Pop
[16]		 CAN
[18]
2009 "Hip to My Heart"[A] 20 101 — — — — The Band Perry
2010 "If I Die Young" 1 14 1 4 12 48
2011 "You Lie" 2 42 — — — —
"All Your Life"[B] 8 37 62
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Other charted songs

Year Single Peak positions Album
US Country
[14]
2011 "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" 29 The Country Christmas Collection
Notes

Music videos

Year Video Director
2010 "Hip to My Heart"[23] Trey Fanjoy
"If I Die Young" (version 1)[24] David McClister
2011 "You Lie"[25]
"All Your Life"[26]
"If I Die Young" (version 2)

Other appearances

Year Song Album
2011 "Home This Christmas" (with Justin Bieber) Under the Mistletoe

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Result
2010 Country Music Association Awards Vocal Group of the Year[27] Nominated
American Country Awards New/Breakthrough Artist of the Year[28] Nominated
Duo/Group of the Year[28] Nominated
2011 53rd Grammy Awards Best Country Song — "If I Die Young"[29] Nominated
Academy of Country Music Awards Top New Vocal Duo or Group[30] Won
Top New Artist Won
Top Vocal Group[31] Nominated
Single Record of the Year — "If I Die Young"[31] Nominated
Song of the Year — "If I Die Young"[31] Nominated
2011 Billboard Music Awards Top Country Song — "If I Die Young"[32] Nominated
CMT Music Awards Video of the Year — "If I Die Young"[33] Nominated
Group Video of the Year — "If I Die Young"[33] Nominated
USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year — "If I Die Young"[33] Won
Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award [33] Won
Teen Choice Awards Choice Music: Country Single — "If I Die Young"[34] Nominated
Choice Music: Country Group[34] Nominated
Inspirational Country Music Awards Inspirational Video — "If I Die Young"[35] Nominated
Country Music Association Awards New Artist of the Year[36] Won
Vocal Group of the Year[36] Nominated
Single of the Year — "If I Die Young"[36] Won
Song of the Year — "If I Die Young"[36] Won
Music Video of the Year — "If I Die Young"[36] Nominated
American Music Awards Sprint New Artist of the Year[37] Nominated
Country Music: Favorite Band, Duo or Group[38] Nominated
Country Music: Favorite Album — The Band Perry[38] Nominated
American Country Awards Artist of the Year: Duo or Group[39] Nominated
Artist of the Year: New Artist[39] Nominated
Single of the Year: Duo or Group — "You Lie"[39] Nominated
Single of the Year: New Artist — "You Lie"[39] Nominated
Music Video: Duo, Group or Collaboration — "You Lie"[39] Nominated
Music Video: New Artist — "You Lie"[39] Nominated
2012 54th Grammy Awards Best New Artist[40] Nominated

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The Band Perry
Kimberly Perry · Neil Perry · Reid Perry
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
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