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The Band Perry Perform 'Done' With Janelle Arthur on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:09:42 +0000

Hot country trio the Band Perry performed ‘Done’ on ‘American Idol‘ Thursday night (May 16), and they were joined by season 12 top five finalist Janelle Arthur. The track is a definite up-tempo, catchy tune with a strong, propulsive rhythm that sinks in immediately. It’s a pretty big stretch for Arthur, who handled the challenge [...]

The Band Perry to Perform on 'American Idol' Season Finale

Christina Vinson — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:03:23 +0000

The Band Perry is lighting up the television screen lately, with a recent performance on 'Dancing With the Stars' and an upcoming slot on the Billboard Music Awards. They'll continue their streak next week, as the family trio has just been added to a star-studded lineup on the 'American Idol' season finale, giving fans a special performance to look forward to.

The Band Perry and Kacey Musgraves to Perform on Billboard Music Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:09:17 +0000

The Billboard Music Awards just got a little more country. Superstar sibling trio the Band Perry and fast-rising star Kacey Musgraves have been added to the roster of performers for the show, which airs on May 19.

60 Seconds With the Band Perry

Billy Dukes — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:13:16 +0000

What inspired 'Pioneer'? What's in store for their future? Talk about touring with Rascal Flatts ... These are all professional questions to ask a band like the Band Perry, a family trio that just found out their new album is atop the country album charts, with almost 130,000 copies sold it its debut week. Fans want the scoop though, and Neil, Kimberly and Reid were kind enough to dish it in an interview feature we call 60 Seconds With the Band Perry.

Taylor Swift, the Band Perry Nominated for Billboard Milestone Award

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:35:47 +0000

Taylor Swift and the Band Perry are among the artists nominated for the 2013 Billboard Milestone award. The newly-announced multi-genre award will be handed out at the Billboard Music Awards in May. The Milestone award will go to “an innovative artist that achieved a notable chart milestone over the past year,” according to Billboard. The [...]

The Band Perry and the Henningsens Return to the ToC Top 10 Video Countdown

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:00:59 +0000

Two country family trios found their way back into the Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown this week! The Band Perry's 'Better Dig Two' video and the Henningsens' fan-favorite 'American Beautiful' both waltzed back in, giving Jason Aldean and Kip Moore's latest clips the boot.

The Band Perry, 'Pioneer' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:30:32 +0000

The Band Perry‘s new album ‘Pioneer’ is just as dramatic, yet dramatically more steady than their debut effort. The bar was raised and reached vocally, and songs like ‘Done,’ ‘Forever Mine Nevermind’ and ‘Chainsaw’ prove the family trio has lost nothing in terms of lyrical edge. The highs aren’t quite as high (no song matches [...]

The Band Perry Get Their Own Very Perry Chocolate Cherry Cupcake

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:15:03 +0000

The Band Perry, who will release their sophomore set ‘Pioneer’ on April 2, are celebrating early with the Very Perry Chocolate Cherry cupcake, which was inspired by the band and one of their songs. Gigi’s Cupcakes has created a mouth-watering concoction inspired by the track ‘I’m a Keeper’ on ‘Pioneer.’ In the song, a girl [...]

The Band Perry to Reveal Music From 'Pioneer' During Free Hometown Show

Billy Dukes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:37:55 +0000

Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry are returning home to Greeneville, Tenn. later this month to play songs from their new album 'Pioneer' for friends, family and fans. The Band Perry's free show on March 30 comes just three days before the release of the album on April 2. The show will also have a charitable purpose.

Outnumber Hunger Concert Featuring the Band Perry to Be Broadcast Live

Christina Vinson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:41:08 +0000

The ACM Party for a Cause is giving lots of bands a reason to head to Vegas, and it's not for the slot machines or Cirque du Soleil. As several fan-favorite country bands get ready for the Outnumber Hunger Live! concert, the Band Perry speaks out on the importance of raising awareness on hunger in America.

The Band Perry Cover Billboard, Reveal Rick Rubin Was Their 'Song Doctor'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:26:25 +0000

The Band Perry — lead singer Kimberly and her younger brothers Reid and Neil — cover this week’s issue of Billboard, as the release of ‘Pioneer’ looms large. The trio details the road it took to get here, including how originally planned producer Rick Rubin was their “song doctor.” The sophomore set makes landfall on [...]

Taste of Country March Bandness 2013 Begins

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:03:33 +0000

The battle for the best team in American begins today, not next week. Taste of Country's March Bandness is a fan-voted search for the best country band of all time. Sixteen groups from five decades of country music will square off two at a time in this bracket-style tournament. It's a battle of legends versus modern superstars, outlaws versus pop-country herores and trios versus quartets, quintets or more-tets.

ACM Party for a Cause Festival Combines Country Music With Charitable Giving

Megan Pacella — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:17:32 +0000

The only thing better than hanging out outside and watching your favorite country artists perform is doing so with a good conscience. The Academy of Country Music's Party for a Cause Festival in Las Vegas brings The Band Perry, Dierks Bentley and other ACM-nominated artists to a festival that will benefit a number of non-profit organizations.

Cassadee Pope to Join Rascal Flatts and the Band Perry for Upcoming Tour

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:35:13 +0000

'The Voice' Season 3 winner Cassadee Pope won country music fans over with a stellar performance of 'Changed' with Rascal Flatts on the wildly popular reality competition series. Now the newcomer will join the Grammy Award-winning trio on their upcoming headlining tour of the same name later this year.

The Band Perry, 'Done' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:30:57 +0000

Not since their debut effort has the Band Perry released a song as fun as 'Done,' the second single from the trio's upcoming sophomore album 'Pioneer.' It's a track that makes the hair on your arms stand straight up as you pound along to the beat.

The Band Perry Reveal New Album Title, Cover Art

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:40:24 +0000

Just as their current single ‘Better Dig Two’ takes the top spot on Bllboard’s Country Airplay chart, the Band Perry reveal the title and cover art for ‘Pioneer,’ the sibling trio’s sophomore set, due out April 2. “There is still so much to be discovered, so many things to be made. There’s still so much [...]

Is Kimberly Perry of the Band Perry Dating a Baseball Player?

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:45:38 +0000

The Band Perry's Kimberly Perry recently revealed that she has a boyfriend, and some diligent detective work indicates that it's Toronto Blue Jays catcher JP Arencibia. Fans and followers may have noticed the singer in a Blue Jays hoodie, but the most obvious clues come from the major leaguer's Twitter account.

Scotty McCreery, the Band Perry to Help Announce 2013 ACM Awards Nominees

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:39:50 +0000

Scotty McCreery and the Band Perry will help announce the 2013 ACM Awards nominees on Feb. 13 with a little help from modern technology. The rising country artists, along with Little Big Town and ‘American Idol‘ host and media mogul Ryan Seacrest, will read the shortlist of nominees via videos posted in real time that [...]

Before the Band Perry, Reid and Neil Played Roadies to Kimberly

Christina Vinson — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:01:08 +0000

Sibling trio the Band Perry has seen loads of success over the past years, but before the band started, younger brothers Reid and Neil played a much different role. While Kimberly was still the blonde-haired beauty performing on stage, her brothers acted as roadies to their big sister. Neil recently told Big Machine Records, “I was 8, Reid [...]

The Band Perry Announce New Fan Club

Megan Pacella — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:27:27 +0000

Just when you thought you couldn’t possibly be a bigger fan of the Band Perry, the sibling trio comes out with a new way for you to pledge your allegiance to them and their music: The Fans Perry fan club! The Band Perry hinted at the announcement of their official fan club on Twitter on [...]