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THE BAND PERRY GOES PLATINUM AFTER EARNING FIRST #1 AND GRAMMY NOD
UPCOMING PERFORMANCE ON ABC'S THE VIEW (12/15)
 
Nashville, Tennessee (December 14, 2010) – The Band Perry’s self-penned, Grammy-nominated single, “If I Die Young,” has been officially certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales exceeding 1 million.

The band celebrates this milestone while still reeling from the excitement of “If I Die Young” reaching #1 at Country Radio and scoring a Grammy nomination.

“This song is about hope and contentment,” says TBP lead vocalist, Kimberly Perry. “Fans seem to have taken this song to heart as a positive reminder toappreciate each day you’re given. Every night we sing this song, it’s a reminder to us as well – we couldn’t be more grateful for this response.” 

The Band Perry will next perform “If I Die Young” on ABC’s The View on Wednesday, December 15th
 
ABOUT THE BAND PERRY: Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry are a trio of siblings raised on Country, Rock and Soul – influences that they blend together as seamlessly as the rare magic of their family three-part harmonies. In April 2010, The Band Perry released a five-song EP on Republic Nashville as their first single, "Hip To My Heart" broke into the Top 20 at Country Radio. As they toured with such artists as Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn and Zac Brown Band throughout the Spring of 2010, their second single, “If I Die Young” was released and started climbing the charts as testimonials from fans poured in celebrating the song’s inspiring message of appreciating the time on Earth that we’re given. The steady ascent of the single eventually landed the band at #1 atop the Country Radio Charts and "If I Die Young" is now certified as a Platinum single by the RIAA for sales exceeding one million copies.
 

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