The Band Perry can trace its roots to the family Perry, starting in Tennessee and later in southern Alabama. The siblings, eldest Kimberly, her brother Reid, and youngest brother Neil, each had their own bands and projects growing up. Through it all, as a close family, they'd still find time at night to play together on the porch and pay homage to the genres they were raised on: classic country and rock 'n' roll.
In 2005, they decided to join their considerable forces professionally and bring that family sound to the stage. They were discovered in 2008, signed and charting in 2009 with "Hip to My Heart," and global superstars in 2010 on the double platinum strength of their dark, sincere tune, "If I Die Young." The song was written entirely by Kimberly and does a great job showcasing her mastery of metaphor and imagery to tell the story of a young girl who is not depressed, not suicidal, but rather happy and content with the short life she's lead.
Despite the hidden optimism, its slow tempo and subtle morbidity make it quite different from the mainstream. Its clear, honest country sound is also a swift departure from the pop scene. So why is this song owning airwaves of so many formats? It's relatable. In an interview with Josh Armstrong of WSYD 1300, Kimberly related stories of how it was touching people. A mother who had lost her daughter held up a sign at a concert, reading, "She died young." The band's first hand-written fan letter came from a girl who had lost her best friend to cancer and heard the song for the first time on the radio while driving home and contemplating suicide. The letter said that she "just heard so much life in that song," and it changed her mind. Enclosed was the necklace her friend had given her before passing. “I’m sending this to you, because it’s the most important thing I own. This song literally saved my life."
But they are far from a one-hit wonder. There is a great demand for their sound, as evidenced by the gold performance of "You Lie."
The Band Perry can trace its roots to the family Perry, starting in Tennessee and later in southern Alabama. The siblings, eldest Kimberly, her brother Reid, and youngest brother Neil, each had their own bands and projects growing up. Through it all, as a close family, they'd still find time at night to play together on the porch and pay homage to the genres they were raised on: classic country and rock 'n' roll. 
In 2005, they decided to join their considerable forces professionally and bring that family sound to the stage. They were discovered in 2008, signed and charting in 2009 with "Hip to My Heart," and global superstars in 2010 on the double platinum strength of their dark, sincere tune, "If I Die Young." The song was written entirely by Kimberly and does a great job showcasing her mastery of metaphor and imagery to tell the story of a young girl who is not depressed, not suicidal, but rather happy and content with the short life she's lead. 
