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

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:43:42 +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 — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:23 +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 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:39:11 +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.

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

Megan Pacella — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:20 +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 [...]

60 Seconds With the Band Perry

Billy Dukes — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:30:16 +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.

The Band Perry Get Their Own Very Perry Chocolate Cherry Cupcake

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:26:03 +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 [...]

Outnumber Hunger Concert Featuring the Band Perry to Be Broadcast Live

Christina Vinson — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:09:08 +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 to Reveal Music From 'Pioneer' During Free Hometown Show

Billy Dukes — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:00:55 +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.

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 [...]

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

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:32:13 +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.

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.

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

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:09:50 +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 — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:00:08 +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 Set to Release Sophomore Album on April 2

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:00:14 +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 [...]

The Band Perry, 'Better Dig Two' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:00:55 +0000

While there might not be a big story behind the Band Perry's 'Better Dig Two' lyrics, the song has been a surefire hit since hitting country radio. The latest single from the sibling trio was actually born out of an accidental writing session between Shane McAnally, Trevor Rosen and Brandy Clark.

The Band Perry, 'Better Dig Two' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:30:04 +0000

Two notes and two hand claps into the Band Perry's new single 'Better Dig Two' and one finds assurance that the sense of drama and danger the sibling trio infused into the best songs from their self-titled debut album will be back on album No. 2. Some ambient knocking combined with thin, haunting plucking make this song an instant soundtrack for Halloween. But it will likely have legs long after Oct. 31.

2012 CMA Vocal Group of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:30:42 +0000

While the power of the Vocal Duo of the Year category has waned in recent years, the Vocal Group of the Year pool at the 2012 CMA Awards is overflowing with talent. How tight is this category? Rascal Flatts weren't even nominated for what seems like the first time since mullets were en vogue. Who do you think will win the Vocal Group of the Year award at the CMAs?

The Band Perry Shoot 'Postcard From Paris' Video in New Orleans

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:30:33 +0000

This week, the Band Perry are hanging out in New Orleans, Louisiana shooting their music video for their single ‘Postcard From Paris,’ and from the looks of a photo they posted to Twitter, they seem to be enjoying themselves.

The sibling trio took to Twitter to share one photo f

The Band Perry Reveal Their Favorite Part of Touring With Brad Paisley

Megan Pacella — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:30:29 +0000

The Band Perry announced that next month, they will rejoin Brad Paisley for the second part of his Virtual Reality Tour. We’re sure that siblings Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry love hanging out with Paisley, but it sounds like his incredible dinner spreads are the band’s favorite part of life on the road.