:The Petersens
{{Short description|Country-bluegrass band from Missouri}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = The Petersens
| image = Petersen 2020.jpg
| caption = The Petersens of Branson, Missouri
| origin = Branson, Missouri, United States
| genre = {{hlist|Bluegrass|Country|Christian|Gospel|Roots}}
| years_active = 2005–present
| website = {{URL|https://www.petersenband.com}}
| current_members = Katie Petersen
Ellen Petersen Haygood
Matt Petersen
Julianne Petersen
Karen Petersen
Emmett Franz
Jon Petersen
}}
The Petersens are an American family band from Branson, Missouri. They perform bluegrass, country, and Christian music, along with mainstream musical covers. They are known for their strong presence on YouTube, live concerts, and television appearances.{{Cite web |title=The Petersens |url=https://www.youtube.com/@ThePetersens |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=YouTube |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=The Petersens |url=https://petersenband.com/about-the-petersens/#:~:text=We%20are%20The%20Petersens.%20A%20family%20band%20that,our%20dear%20friend%20and%20honorary%20Petersen%2C%20Emmett%20Franz. |website=Petersen Band}}
Members
The band consists of siblings and family friends:
- Katie Petersen – Fiddle
- Ellen Petersen Haygood – Banjo
- Matt Petersen – Guitar
- Julianne Petersen – Mandolin
- Karen Petersen – Bass guitar
- Emmett Franz – Resonator guitar
- Jon Petersen – Piano
Band history
The Petersens began performing in 2005 at the First Christian Church of Mountain Grove, Missouri.{{Cite web |title=Meet The Petersens - American Roots Music from Branson |url=https://petersenband.com/about-the-petersens/ |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=The Petersens |language=en-US}} They soon expanded to performing at local festivals, churches, and cafés.{{Cite web |title=Meet the Family Band From Branson |url=https://petersenband.com/about-the-petersens/ |access-date=2020-09-01 |website=The Petersens |language=en-US}} On September 5, 2010, they won the CAM Gospel Sing-Off at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson.{{Cite web|last=Gull|first=O. C.|title=Petersen Family Band wins 2nd Annual Branson CAM Gospel Sing-Off {{!}} The Branson Blog by Branson Tourism Center|date=6 September 2010 |url=https://www.bransontourismcenter.com/info/2010/09/06/petersen-family-band-wins-2nd-annual-branson-cam-gospel-sing-off/|access-date=2020-09-12|language=en-US}}
In 2015, Ellen Petersen competed on Season 14 of American Idol, reaching the Top 48.{{Cite web|title=Meet Ellen Petersen of American Idol Season 14 {{!}} Idol Chatter & Voice Views|date=16 January 2015 |url=https://idolchatteryd.com/meet-ellen-petersen-of-american-idol-season-14/|access-date=2020-09-12|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Rehwald|first=Jackie|title=Branson native, MSU grad sent home on 'American Idol'|url=https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2015/02/19/msu-grad-sent-home-american-idol-look-bransons-ellen-petersen-tonight/23685115/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Springfield News-Leader|language=en-US}}
Touring
The Petersens have toured extensively across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In 2019, they toured Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Finland.{{Cite web |title=Show News and Family Updates {{!}} The Petersen Band |url=https://petersenband.com/petersens-band-blog/page/2/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=The Petersens |language=en-US}}[https://bluegrasstoday.com/the-petersens-tour-the-emerald-isle/ The Petersens tour the Emerald Isle], Bluegrass Today, February 12, 2019.
In March 2025, the band toured New Zealand, performing in locations such as Whangārei and Kerikeri.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-22 |title=Soulful family band The Petersens set for Whangārei, Kerikeri shows |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/the-petersens-bring-soulful-bluegrass-sound-to-northland-in-march-2025/SXTV3NM33BC37IPST56IQ6TSIM/ |access-date=2025-05-22 |website=NZ Herald |language=en-NZ}}
Discography
=Albums and EPs=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| Title
! Release date ! Label |
|---|
| scope="row"| Travelin’ Shoes - The Petersen Family Band (EP)
| — | — |
| scope="row"| Finally Going Home - The Petersens
| {{dts|2014|05|01}} | — |
| scope="row"| Shenandoah - The Petersens
| {{dts|2017|10|22}} | — |
| scope="row"| Homesick for a Country
| {{dts|2019|08|09}} | The Petersens |
| scope="row"| Gentle on My Mind - The Petersens (EP)
| {{dts|2019|11|01}} | — |
| scope="row"| Live Sessions, Vol. 01
| {{dts|2020|08|08}} | — |
| scope="row"| Live Sessions, Vol. 02
| {{dts|2020|10|20}} | — |
| scope="row"| Christmas with the Petersens
| {{dts|2020|11|06}} | — |
| scope="row"| Live Sessions, Vol. 03
| {{dts|2021|09|15}} | — |
| scope="row"| Live Sessions, Vol. 04
| {{dts|2021|11|19}} | — |
| scope="row"| My Ozark Mountain Home
| {{dts|2022|11|18}} | — |
| scope="row"| We Don’t Need Anything This Year
| {{dts|2023|11|10}} | — |
| scope="row"| The Greenest Grass
| {{dts|2024|08|09}} | — |
References
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External links
- [https://www.petersenband.com Official website]
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Category:American bluegrass music groups
Category:Musical groups from Missouri
Category:People from Branson, Missouri
Category:Musical groups established in 2005
Category:2005 establishments in Missouri