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The McClymonts 
The McClymonts in 2008Background information Origin Grafton, New South Wales, Australia Years active 2006–present Labels Universal
USA/CAN partnered label:
Executive Music NashvilleWebsite themcclymonts.net Members Brooke McClymont
Samantha McClymont
Mollie McClymontThe McClymonts are an Australian country music trio comprising sisters Brooke Maree McClymont (born 16 May 1981), Samantha Kate McClymont (born 22 January 1986) and Mollie Therese McClymont (born 30 March 1987), originally from Grafton, New South Wales. They have released one eponymous EP and two albums, Chaos and Bright Lights and Wrapped Up Good, and have won five Golden Guitars and an ARIA Award.
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Music career
The McClymonts were discovered by Universal Records in 1997 when they were performing at the Gympie Muster, which saw eldest sister Brooke McClymont signed to the label.[1] After middle sister Samantha McClymont went solo, Universal decided to sign them as a trio in February 2006.[1]
2006
The band recorded their first release The McClymonts at the Rocking Horse Studios in Byron Bay with producer Steve James. It was released on 5 June 2006 and peaked at number forty on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.[2] The success of the EP lead to 'The Outback to the Beaches Tour', with fellow country singer Lee Kernaghan, and gave them a chance to show their new music to audiences nationwide.[3] "Something That My Heart Does" was the first track released from the EP and was a hit on the Australian country music radio charts, peaking at number three.[3] "Baby's Gone Home" was the second and last song released from the EP and became their first song to reach number one on the country music and radio charts.[3] On 16 August 2006 the group performed at the ARIA Hall of Fame Induction at The Regent in Melbourne performing the song "Delta Dawn" by ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Helen Reddy.
2007
In February 2007 The McClymonts went to Nashville to record and write their first studio album Chaos and Bright Lights with writers such as Monty Powell (Keith Urban), Eric Silver (Dixie Chicks), Trey Bruce (LeAnn Rimes), Nathan Chapman, Steve Diamond (Lonestar) and Frank Myers. In Australia they wrote with Rod McCormack and recording artist Shane Nicholson. The album was released on 12 November 2007 in Australia and peaked at number thirty-seven on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart.[4]
2008
Chaos and Bright Lights was nominated for "Best Country Album" at the 21st ARIA Awards.[5] This award winning album was released in the USA 17 August 2010 on Executive Music Group.
2010
The McClymonts recorded their second album Wrapped Up Good in Nashville in late 2009 with producer Adam Anders. The album was released in Australia on 15 January 2010, entering the Australian Music Chart at number 2, and remaining on the chart for 14 weeks. At the 24th ARIA Music Awards, the group won the award in the Best Country Album category.[6]
2011
The McClymonts have been touring extensively in the USA during 2011, promoting the American release of Wrapped Up Good. Work has also begun on a new album in Nashville, set for release during 2012.
Discography
Albums
Title Album details Peak chart
positionsAUS US Country The McClymonts EP - Release date: 5 June 2006 (Australia)
- Label: Universal
40[2] — Chaos and Bright Lights - Release date: 12 November 2007 (Australia)
- Release date: 17 August 2010 (U.S.)
- Label: Universal
37[4] 73[7] Wrapped Up Good - Release date: 15 January 2010 (Australia)
- Release date: 23 August 2011 (U.S.)
- Label: Universal
2[8] — "—" denotes releases that did not chart Singles
Year Single Peak positions Album AUS[9] 2006 "Something That My Heart Does"[A] — The McClymonts 2007 "Baby's Gone Home"[A] — "Save Yourself" 76 Chaos and Bright Lights "My Life Again"[A] — 2008 "Finally Over Blue"[B] — "Shotgun" — "Favourite Boyfriend of the Year" — 2009 "Kick It Up" 71 Wrapped Up Good "Wrapped Up Good" — 2010 "Hearts On Fire" — 2011 "A Woman is a Flame" — "—" denotes releases that did not chart - Notes
- A ^ Digital-only single.
- B ^ Did not make Australian ARIA Singles Chart, but reached number eighty-five on ARIA Physical Sales Chart.[10]
Music videos
Year Video Director 2006 "Something That My Heart Does" 2007 "Baby's Gone Home" "Shotgun" 2008 "Favourite Boyfriend of the Year" "Finally Over Blue" 2009 "Kick It Up" Myles Conti "My Life Again"[11] Walter May 2010 "Hearts on Fire" Myles Conti "Save Yourself"[12] 2011 "Wrapped Up Good"[13] "A Woman is A Flame" Awards and nominations
ARIA Awards
Year Award Work Result 2010 Best Country Album Wrapped Up Good Won 2008 Best Country Album Chaos and Bright Lights Nominated Country Music Awards of Australia
Year Award Detail 2011 Group or Duo of the Year "Wrapped Up Good" 2009 Group or Duo of the Year "Finally Over Blue"[14] 2008 Group or Duo of the Year "Save Yourself"[15] 2007 Group or Duo of the Year "Something That My Heart Does" New Talent of the Year "Something That My Heart Does"[16] In February 2010 The McClymonts debut album was certified Gold by the ARIA.
References
- ^ a b 1 March 2008 by Bellaboo "Celebrity Access: Meet the McClymonts". Bellaboo. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
- ^ a b "The McClymonts EP — Australian Chart Peak". Australian-charts.com. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ^ a b c "The McClymonts — News"[dead link]. official site. Retrieved 9 November 2007.
- ^ a b "Chaos and Bright Lights — Australian Chart Peak". Australian-charts.com. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ^ "The McClymonts — ARIA Award history". ARIA Award. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
- ^ "The McClymonts — ARIA Award history". ARIA Award. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
- ^ The McClymonts Chart History at Billboard
- ^ Australian Record Industry Assocation
- ^ "ARIA Report: Issue 921 — 29 October 2007". ARIA Charts. Retrieved 9 November 2007.
- ^ "ARIA Report: Issue 952 — 26 May 2008". ARIA Charts. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : The McClymonts : My Life Again". Country Music Television. http://www.cmt.com/videos/the-mcclymonts/450768/my-life-again.jhtml. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : The McClymonts : Save Yourself". Country Music Television. http://www.cmt.com/videos/the-mcclymonts/581051/save-yourself.jhtml. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : The McClymonts : Wrapped Up Good". Country Music Television. http://www.cmt.com/videos/the-mcclymonts/652495/wrapped-up-good.jhtml. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
- ^ "2009 Winners Archive". country.com.au. 2 July 2010. http://www.country.com.au/winners-archive/66-2009. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- ^ "2008 Winners Archive". country.com.au. 2 July 2010. http://www.country.com.au/winners-archive/65-2008. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- ^ "2007 Winners Archive". country.com.au. 2 July 2010. http://www.country.com.au/winners-archive/64-2007. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
External links
- Official website
- The McClymonts's channel on YouTube
- The McClymonts on Facebook
- The McClymonts on Twitter
- The McClymonts on Myspace
Studio albums EP Singles "Something That my Heart Does" · "Baby's Gone Home" · "Save Yourself" · "My Life Again" · "Finally Over Blue" · "Favourite Boyfriend of the Year" · "Kick It Up" · "Wrapped Up Good" · "Hearts on Fire"Brooke McClymont Samantha McClymont Categories:- All-female bands
- Sibling musical trios
- New South Wales musical groups
- Australian country music groups
- People from Grafton, New South Wales
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