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Siblings Score This Day in Country Music – May 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:08:54 +0000

2010 – Republic Nashville releases The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young” to radio. 2009 – Barbara Mandrell, Roy Clark and session musician Charlie McCoy are officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. 2006 – The “Walk The Line” soundtrack goes platinum. The album features such Johnny Cash songs [...]

The Band Perry to Perform on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Megan Pacella — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:00:20 +0000

The Band Perry will give ‘Dancing With the Stars’ fans a heap of their new album ‘Pioneer’ this week. While contestants try to dance around the competition to avoid being eliminated, the sibling trio will play one of their latest hits, ‘Better Dig Two.’ It’s a big week on ‘DWTS.’ Monday night (April 15), nine [...]

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

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:38 +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.

The Band Perry Set to Release Sophomore Album on April 2

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:00:14 +0000

The Band Perry have yet to reveal the title of their sophomore project, but the highly-anticipated album — which features the band’s current Top 10 single, ‘Better Dig Two’ — has been given an April 2 release date. The Grammy-nominated band took a different creative approach with their second offering, enlisting rock legend Rick Rubin [...]

Who Wins The Battle of New Orleans? This Day in Country Music – November 29th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:29:11 +0000

1959 – “The Battle Of New Orleans” wins Song of the Year for composer Jimmy Driftwood and Best Country & Western Performance for Johnny Horton at the second annual Grammy Awards. 2011 – The Band Perry picks up its first platinum album for its self-titled debut. 2010 – Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles hosts the ABC [...]

New Clash Champ George Strait Battles The Band Perry [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:39:41 +0000

George Strait is our newest champion on the KICKS 105 Country Clash. His new song is 'Give it All We Got Tonight' and it will be taking on 'Better Dig Two' which is the latest from The Band Perry.

See the CMAs Live in Nashville + Meet the Band Perry Backstage

Townsquare Media — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:46:32 +0000

It's the biggest night in country music, and you could be a part of it.

Enter here for a trip to see the CMAs in person in Nashville on November 1. The show features Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Taylor, Eric Church, Brad Paisley... and just about everyone else. Plus, you'll get to meet the Band Perry backstage before the show.

It's a #1 Little Rock This Day in Country Music – September 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:15:56 +0000

1986 – Reba McEntire’s “Little Rock” checks in at #1 on the Billboard country singles list. It sure doesn’t seem that long ago! 2011 – The Band Perry picks up a triple-platinum single award for “If I Die Young”. 2010 – Capitol releases Keith Urban’s “Put You In A Song” to radio. 2009 [...]

The Harsh Business of Music Says Happy Birthday – August 15th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:03:15 +0000

Well that’s a fine howdy-do! The JaneDear Girls lose their record deal while celebrating a birthday. I’ve attached their video for the song “Wildfire”. Take a look and see if you think they should have been dropped. 1983 – Guitarist Danelle Leverett born in Amarillo, Texas. She becomes one-half of the JaneDear girls, who earn [...]

The Band Perry Own the Stage During 'Postcard From Paris' Performance at the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:15:27 +0000

The Band Perry took the stage like it was built for them at the 2012 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night. Lead singer Kimberly Perry let her hair down and worked the crowd singing the trio’s current single ‘Postcard From Paris.’ Last year, the group won the Breakthrough Video of the Year belt buckle, but it’s clear they’re on their way to bigger things in years to come.

Gentle On My Mind Recorded This Day in Country Music – May 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:43:09 +0000

The Band Perry and Kimberly Williams-Paisley Unite to Fight Hunger

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:00:27 +0000

The sibling trio the Band Perry may be getting ready to hit the road once again for Brad Paisley‘s Virtual Reality Tour, but off the road they’re partnering with Paisley’s actress wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley to help in the fight against hunger.

The Band Perry Make Surprise Visit to Hometown Elementary School

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:16:49 +0000

On Thursday, April 5, nearly 600 elementary students at East Tennessee’s Doak Elementary School got a surprise meet and greet with award-winning sibling trio the Band Perry. Though the students didn’t expect the visit from the ‘All Your Life’ singers, they certainly deserved it. The elementary school, which the Perrys attended when they were young, had just raised more than $40,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Jason Aldean Sets Houston Rodeo Attendance Record

Danny Merrell — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:31:33 +0000

When the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo wraps up on Sunday, this will be the most attended rodeo in history…we know this because the top 3 attendance marks of all time for the Houston Rodeo have been set this year. Go Tejano night from last week is now the 2nd most attended in history, The [...]

The Band Perry's 'If I Die Young' Gets Quadruple Platinum Certification

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:20:13 +0000

Just when you think the Band Perry‘s chart-topping smash ‘If I Die Young’ can’t get any bigger, it does. The sibling trio’s hit single has now been certified quadruple platinum for digital downloads exceeding four million copies sold. The accomplishment is not one to take lightly, either. This particular milestone sets the band apart from any other country act in the past 18 months for having the best selling single during that time period.

Joanna Smith Takes On Eric Paslay In Quest For The Hall Of Fame [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:40:35 +0000

Will it be the Country Clash Hall of Fame for Joanna Smith?

She recorded her 6th straight victory yesterday, taking 87% of the vote against the new song from The Band Perry - 'Postcard from Paris.

So, Smith goes up against Eric Paslay (who is in town tonight to open for the Eli Young Band) on today's Clash, and if she wins, the Country Clash Hall of Fame awaits.

The Band Perry Takes On Joanna Smith On Today's Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:46:52 +0000

Congratulations to Joanna Smith who continues on a roll on our KICKS 105 Country Clash. Today, Smith will go for win number 6 as she takes on the latest single from The Band Perry - 'Postcard from Paris.

Scotty McCreery Goes on 'High Alert' After Pranking Brad Paisley

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:00:51 +0000

Suspicion is running high on Brad Paisley‘s tour with Scotty McCreery and the Band Perry. After McCreery pranked Paisley last Saturday night (Feb. 25) at their Springfield, Mo. show, the young singer started watching his back more than normal. And, with only today and tomorrow (March 3) left in their run together, McCreery must just be itching to see if Paisley’s going to retaliate.

The Band Perry Debut New Songs on the Ryman's New Stage

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:30:12 +0000

The Band Perry took a break in the middle of their tour with Brad Paisley to step onto the new stage of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Monday (Feb. 20). The sibling trio was the first group to take the newly-renovated historic stage after the 61-year-old blond oak stage was replaced with one made of Brazilian teak. According to the Tennessean, the band’s 85-minute set of songs included some of their crowd favorites sprinkled with a good mixture of new songs, played for the first time.

Blake Shelton + the Band Perry Lead Celebration of Glen Campbell at 2012 Grammy Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:30:35 +0000

As Glen Campbell took the stage at the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday night, more than a few fans and friends in the audience looked nervous, not sure how the country legend would do during a celebration of his life and career. Halfway through his song ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ however, everyone breathed more than a sigh of relief. In fact, they were dancing in the aisles — literally.