The Petersens

The Petersens are an American bluegrass family band from Branson, Missouri.
==Band history==
In 2005 the band was formed and had their first performance at their mother's hometown church First Christian Church at Mountain Grove, MO.
The band was originally siblings Katie (on fiddle, vocals), Ellen (on banjo, vocals), their brother Matt (on bass), and their youngest sister Julianne (sings and dance), accompanied by their mother Karen (on mandolin) and father Jon (on guitar). But over time, Julianne took the mandolin part and Karen switched to bass. Matt took the guitar part and their father, Jon, played the piano on some of the gospel songs. These early performances were mostly held initially in local festivals, churches and cafes.
In 2010 the band won the CAM Gospel Sing-Off competition at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson, which performance caught the attention of the IMAX Entertainment Complex and where they were invited to play regularly at the Little Opry Theater for the entertainment of local and state residents.The Petersen Family Bluegrass Band (Branson Ticket Store) In 2015, the band received international recognition when banjo player, Ellen Petersen, competed in the singing reality TV show, American Idol, placing in the top 48 In 2017, Emmett Franzhttps://emmettfranz.com/ joined the band as their dobro player.
In 2018 the band placed 4th in the International Bluegrass Music Competition in Nashville.
Katie, the lead singer and composer, has composed several original songs of her own, the most popular being "California".
The band, although young and upcoming, has garnered praise from top music professionals in the United Kingdom, who see the group as being unique in the field of bluegrass music. So, too, Tripadvisor, has posted a reference to The Petersens as a suggested entertainment venue when visiting Branson, MO."The Petersens" (Tripadvisor)
==Musical style==
The band performs American Roots music, which is a mixture of several genres: country, gospel a cappella, and bluegrass. Some of the band's biggest influences include Alison Krauss, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, John Denver and Glen Campbell.
Their youth, as also the style of music they play, make them a popular attraction at bluegrass festivals. The band has often improvised on songs composed by other musicians, making them actually more popular, such as Dolly Parton's "Jolene," which has now received nearly 10 million views on YouTube.The Petersens – The Enduring Bluegrass Family Band Gone Viral, SavingCountryMusic.com (August 27, 2020) Their rendition of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” received over 6 million views in three months.
==Touring==
Prior to 2019, The Petersens had performed to audiences throughout the continental United States, in Canada and in Ireland.The Petersens tour the Emerald Isle, Bluegrass Today, Feb. 12, 2019 In late 2019, The Petersens went on additional singing tours to Finland and to Ireland, the trip to Ireland being the group's fourth tour of that country. Social media platforms are often used to document their performances and recordings.
==Discography==
===Albums===
Title 	Release date	Label 	 		
Title 	Release date	Label 	The Petersen Family (EP)		
Travelin’ Shoes - the Petersen Family Band (EP)Produced by Bruce Hoffman with Hoffman Studio Productions	 	 	 		
Finally Going Home - The Petersens 	 	 	 		
Shenandoah - The Petersens 	 	CD BabyShenandoah - The Petersens, Album label: CD Baby. (Amazon music), in collaboration with John and Bill Chapman	 		
Homesick for a Country 	 	The PetersensHomesick for a Country - The Petersens, Album label: The Petersens (Amazon music) 	 		
Gentle on My Mind - The Petersens (EP) 	 	CD Baby 	 		
The Petersens - YouTube Sessions, vol. 01 	 	 	 		
Several of the group's newer releases, as well as covers of other artists, have been made available on SpotifyThe Petersens and iTunes.
==The Petersens in the Media==
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==References==
==External links==
* Official website
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Category:American bluegrass music groups
Category:Musical groups from Missouri
Category:Musical groups established in 2005
Category:American musical groups
Category:American Christian musical groups
Category:American gospel musical groups
Category:Family musical groups