The Band Perry Returns, But It’s Not the Same Trio You Remember
This is not the sibling trio fans first met in 2009.
The Band Perry; Photo by Jasmine Safaeian
The Band Perry, the trio that rose to fame with megahits like “If I Die Young” and “Better Dig Two,” is back, but with a twist. It’s not the same sibling trio country fans first met in 2009 with their breakout hit “Hip to My Heart.” There’s a new member in the mix, and the group is officially stepping back into the spotlight.
Two of the band’s original members, Kimberly Perry and her brother Reid Perry have teamed up with Kimberly’s husband, Johnny Costello, to form the new The Band Perry. With brother Neil Perry out of the picture pursuing a solo career, the newly formed trio has signed a management deal with Make Wake Artists (home to Luke Combs, The Castellows, Meghan Patrick, and more) and a label deal with their former label home, Big Machine Label Group.
This marks their official return to country music after stepping away from the genre in 2015 to pursue a pop sound. In the years since, Kimberly Perry launched a solo career, but now, the group is ready to return to their roots, this time with a new member in tow.
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“The best of this format is about life experience, and the best stories are told by the ones who choose to live in bright colors,” BMLG Founder, Chairman and CEO Scott Borchetta, shared. “The Band Perry have always explored the edges of their lives, art, and environment, and have brought a world of experiences back to us for a new season of music that explores all the above. Fans old and new are going to love it.”
“The new music The Band Perry is creating is next level, while recalling the iconic, multi-Platinum sound that fans know and love,” Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment President/CEO, Jimmy Harnen, added. “Scott, the entire team and I are incredibly excited about the future of The Band Perry.”
Kimberly admits rejoining the label feels like coming home.
“Coming back home to our Big Machine / Nashville Harbor family feels like a beautiful full-circle moment for us,” Kimberly Perry shared. “To bring the foundation of everything we’ve built together into a new season of creativity means the world. This reunion feels like a second chance, a deeper chapter, and we’re just so grateful to be writing it with the family who believed in us first.”
She’s confident about the trio’s future, especially now that they’re partnered with Make Wake.
“We’ve been longtime admirers of Make Wake — not just the success, but the spirit behind it,” Perry continued. “They lead with heart, hustle, and a deep love for artists. The house that Kappy + Co. have built is one we’ve dreamt of joining for a long time, and now that we’re here, it feels like the perfect creative home. We’re honored to be part of the family.”
Make Wake Artists’ Sophia Sansone adds, “From the moment I met with Kimberly in March, I could immediately see and feel her vision for this next chapter. The Band knows this business inside and out — they’ve done it all, and now they’re coming back with full force. I’m incredibly proud to be managing them. They already feel like family, and I can’t wait for the world to experience what’s next. They are what country music has been missing.”
The Band Perry is currently on the road and it is set to take the stage in Nashville tonight at the Ryman Auditorium for the Opry 100 celebration.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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