Thriii
{{short description|American girl group}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2014}}
{{Infobox musical artist|
| name = Thriii
| image = McCLAIN band 2011 cropped.jpg
| landscape =
| alt =
| caption = Thriii performing at the 2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, from left to right:
Sierra McClain, Lauryn McClain, China Anne McClain
| origin = Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
| background = group_or_band
| alias = {{Flatlist|
- McClain
- McClain Sisters
- 3mcclaingirls}}
| genre = {{Flatlist|
| years_active = {{hlist|2005–present}}
| label = Hollywood {{small|(2011–13)}}
| website =
| current_members = *China Anne McClain
- Sierra McClain
- Lauryn McClain
| image_size = 250px
}}
Thriii (pronounced "three") is an American girl group that was formed in 2005 by the sisters China Anne McClain, Sierra McClain, and Lauryn McClain. The group was also known as 3mcclaingirls in 2005–2009, McClain Sisters in 2010–2014 and just McClain in 2014–2015.
All three sisters starred in the film Daddy's Little Girls (2007), for which they released the single "Daddy's Girl". They signed with Hollywood Records in 2011 and were the opening act for Big Time Rush on their Better with U Tour in Houston, but left the record label in 2013 without having an album released. In June 2020 the group debuted with a new name, Thriii, and released their single "My Sanity".
Early life
Sierra Aylina McClain was born on March 16, 1994,{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2057826/|title=Sierra Aylina McClain|website=IMDb|access-date=2020-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206081146/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2057826/|archive-date=February 6, 2020|url-status=live}} Lauryn McClain was born on January 9, 1997,{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2055160/|title=Lauryn Alisa McClain|website=IMDb|access-date=2020-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319074245/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2055160/|archive-date=March 19, 2020|url-status=live}} and China Anne McClain was born on August 25, 1998. All three sisters were born and raised in Decatur, Georgia.{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1942207/|title=China Anne McClain|website=IMDb|access-date=2020-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324005626/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1942207/|archive-date=March 24, 2020|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/georgia/decatur/decatur-native-becomes-disney-channel-star|title=Decatur Native Becomes Disney Channel Star|date=2011-05-25|website=Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA Patch|language=en|access-date=2020-04-08|archive-date=August 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819141323/https://patch.com/georgia/decatur/decatur-native-becomes-disney-channel-star|url-status=live}} The sisters grew up watching Disney films and musical classics, and they come from an artistic and musical family.{{cite web|url=http://www.filmbug.com/db/346128|title=Sierra, Lauryn & China Anne McClain|date=March 22, 2012|publisher=Filmbug.com|access-date=February 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116075552/http://www.filmbug.com/db/346128|archive-date=January 16, 2013|url-status=live}} Their father, Michael McClain, is a music producer who produced Solange Knowles' debut album Solo Star (2002).{{Cite web|title=Michael McClain {{!}} Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-mcclain-mn0001186081|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421023031/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-mcclain-mn0001186081|archive-date=April 21, 2016|access-date=2020-04-08|website=AllMusic|language=en-us}} Their mother, Shontell McClain (née Rucker), is a songwriter and former screenwriter.{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2718277/|title=Shontell McClain|website=IMDb|access-date=2020-04-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215095749/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2718277/|archive-date=February 15, 2017|url-status=live}} The sisters also have a little brother, Gabriel McClain, who was born on April 17, 2001.{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2532716/|title=Gabriel McClain|website=IMDb|access-date=2020-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218180241/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2532716/|archive-date=February 18, 2017|url-status=live}}
In 2004, the sisters became interested in music when they watched their father write and produce songs. The girls began to write songs, choreograph, and dance. In addition to acting, singing, and dancing, all three sisters can play the guitar, bass, and piano.{{cite web|url=http://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/epk/daddyslittlegirls/docs/pro_notes.doc|title=McClain notes on Lionsgate|date=March 22, 2012|publisher=lionsgatepublicity.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100206114300/http://lionsgatepublicity.com/epk/daddyslittlegirls/docs/pro_notes.doc|archive-date=February 6, 2010|df=mdy-all}}
Career
= 2005–2010: 3mcclaingirls =
In 2005, the sisters' father had a friend over who was a music executive. The music executive heard the sisters sing and encouraged director Rob Hardy to audition China for his 2005 feature film The Gospel. China was cast as the character Alexis and her sisters were in the supporting cast.{{cite web |url=http://disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=900056&type=mcclain |title=Disney Channel Bio – China Anne McClain |publisher=Disney Channel Medianet |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429192432/http://disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=900056&type=mcclain |archive-date=April 29, 2012 |url-status=dead }} The sisters then became serious about a musical career and formed the girl group called the 3mcclaingirls.
They recorded their first song, "Silly Games". The song was produced by their father, Michael McClain, and written by their mother, Shontell McClain.{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1942207/bio|title=China Anne McClain|website=IMDb|access-date=2020-04-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314183440/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1942207/bio|archive-date=March 14, 2018|url-status=live}} In 2006 China joined the main cast of Tyler Perry's House of Payne as Jazmine Payne and Sierra made guest appearances. In 2007 the group starred in the film Daddy's Little Girls as the James sisters. In 2008 the group recorded the song "Daddy's Girl",{{Cite web|title=Daddy's Girl - 3mcclaingirls! {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/daddys-girl-mw0001655815|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223171456/https://www.allmusic.com/album/daddys-girl-mw0001655815|archive-date=February 23, 2018|access-date=2020-04-06|website=AllMusic|language=en-us}} inspired by the movie, and released it exclusively on MySpace.{{Cite web|url=https://myspace.com/3mcclaingirls|title=Sierra, Lauryn McClain (3mcclaingirls) on Myspace|website=Myspace|access-date=2020-04-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330194819/https://myspace.com/3mcclaingirls|archive-date=March 30, 2016|url-status=live}} In 2008 the group began posting videos on their YouTube channel of themselves singing covers of songs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksYLtnxiIW0UTegpdbseMQ|title=3mcclaingirls|website=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2020-04-05|archive-date=August 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221433/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksYLtnxiIW0UTegpdbseMQ|url-status=live}} They also continued pursuing their acting careers separately, making various appearances in films and on television.
= 2011–2012: McClain Sisters and Hollywood Records =
The sisters originally planned to use the name III as their group name, the number representing the three McClain girls in the group, but that idea was scrapped. They instead changed their group name to the McClain Sisters. That same year China landed her own show on the Disney Channel called A.N.T. Farm. On October 11, 2011, the A.N.T. Farm soundtrack was released on which the group released two songs: "Perfect Mistake" and "Electronic Apology".{{Cite web|title=A.N.T. Farm - Music on Google Play|url=https://play.google.com/store/music/album/A_N_T_Farm?id=Bwktmko3mdlx7ntummniepgjf54&hl=en_US|website=Google Play|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221456/https://play.google.com/store/music/album/A_N_T_Farm?id=Bwktmko3mdlx7ntummniepgjf54&hl=en_US|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-05-30}} The group had plans to release their debut album with the record label but never did.{{Cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/arts/television/tween-stars-wanted-must-be-primed-for-pressure.html|title=Tween Stars Wanted: Must Be Primed for Pressure|date=2011-05-10|work=The New York Times|access-date=2020-04-05|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403030646/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/arts/television/tween-stars-wanted-must-be-primed-for-pressure.html|archive-date=April 3, 2019|url-status=live}} In December the group performed their version of the song "Jingle Bell Rock" at the 2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade.{{Citation|title=Christmas Parade 2011 McClain Sisters - Celebrity Take with Jake|url=https://video.disney.com/watch/christmas-parade-2011-mcclain-sisters-4bb39f0d70be4a8833003b15|language=en|access-date=2020-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203224332/http://video.disney.com/watch/christmas-parade-2011-mcclain-sisters-4bb39f0d70be4a8833003b15|archive-date=February 3, 2018|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://tigerbeat.com/2011/11/exclusive-bop-and-tiger-beats-photo-shoot-with-china/onerepublic-and-china-anne-mcclain-and-the-mcclain-sisters-perform-for-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade/|title=OneRepublic and China Anne McClain and The McClain Sisters Perform for The 2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade {{!}} TigerBeat|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-05|archive-date=August 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819141350/https://tigerbeat.com/2011/11/exclusive-bop-and-tiger-beats-photo-shoot-with-china/onerepublic-and-china-anne-mcclain-and-the-mcclain-sisters-perform-for-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade/|url-status=live}} In March 2012, the group signed with Hollywood Records.{{cite web|date=June 14, 2011|title=McClain Sisters Sign with Hollywood Records|url=http://www.blackcelebkids.com/2012/03/13/mcclain-sisters-sign-with-hollywood-records/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126042852/http://www.blackcelebkids.com/2012/03/13/mcclain-sisters-sign-with-hollywood-records/|archive-date=January 26, 2013|access-date=February 9, 2013|publisher=Black Celeb Kids}}{{Cite web|date=Mar 13, 2012|title=McClain Sisters Now Signs with Hollywood Records|url=http://www.clintonlindsay.com/2012/03/14/mcclain-sisters-now-signs-to-hollywood-records/#:~:text=March%2013,%202012%20(Miami,,Disney%20Channel%27s%20hit%20series%20%E2%80%9CA.N.T.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715073538/http://www.clintonlindsay.com/2012/03/14/mcclain-sisters-now-signs-to-hollywood-records/#:~:text=March%2013,%202012%20(Miami,,Disney%20Channel%27s%20hit%20series%20%E2%80%9CA.N.T.|archive-date=July 15, 2020|access-date=2020-07-15|website=Clinton Lindsay}} On March 4, 2012, they were the opening act in Houston at the Houston Rodeo for Big Time Rush on their Better with U Tour.{{Cite news|last=Guerra|first=Joey|date=2012-03-05|title=Big Time Rush show leaves little to like|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/Big-Time-Rush-show-leaves-little-to-like-3381325.php|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712060713/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/Big-Time-Rush-show-leaves-little-to-like-3381325.php|archive-date=July 12, 2020|access-date=2020-04-06|website=Houston Chronicle|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=Jan 9, 2012|title=Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Officials Announce Star-studded Entertainer Lineup, Ticket Sales Information|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-officials-announce-star-studded-entertainer-lineup-ticket-sales-information-136945508.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602033325/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-officials-announce-star-studded-entertainer-lineup-ticket-sales-information-136945508.html|archive-date=June 2, 2020|access-date=2020-04-06|website=PR Newswire|language=en}}
On March 11, 2012, they performed their new song called "Rise" at the Mall of America.{{cite web |title=China Anne McClain & the McClain Sisters P e r f o r m a n c e a n d C D S i g n i n g |url=https://www.mallofamerica.com/upload/event/pdf/ChinaGuidelinesUPDATE.pdf |website=www.mallofamerica.com}} The song was written by the sisters and produced by their father, Michael McClain, and was the lead promotional single for the Disneynature film Chimpanzee. The song was released on March 23, 2012. The music video premiered on March 25, 2012, during an episode of Austin & Ally. It was also a featured song for Disney's Friends for Change.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mallofamerica.com/upload/event/pdf/ChinaGuidelinesUPDATE.pdf|title=China Anne McClain & the McClain Sisters Performance and Signing|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819141351/https://www.mallofamerica.com/upload/event/pdf/ChinaGuidelinesUPDATE.pdf|archive-date=August 19, 2020}} The music video later premiered online on March 26, 2012.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxVeeqqAyf0|title=McClain Sisters - Rise (Official Video from Disneynature's Chimpanzee)|website=YouTube |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423114834/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxVeeqqAyf0|archive-date=April 23, 2019}} On April 9, 2012, McClain performed at the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll.{{Cite web|last=Slack|first=Megan|date=2012-04-09|title=The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll|url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/09/2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216102004/https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/09/2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|archive-date=February 16, 2017|access-date=2020-07-11|website=White House|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Zhang|first=Joanna|date=April 10, 2012|title=Let's Go, Let's Play, Let's Move! The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll {{!}} Let's Move!|url=https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/10/lets-go-lets-play-lets-move-2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328223819/https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/10/lets-go-lets-play-lets-move-2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|archive-date=March 28, 2017|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Let's Move!}}
On September 11, 2012, their single "The Great Divide" was released which was featured in the Disney film Secret of the Wings,{{Cite web|date=2012-08-05|title=Celebrate Sisters Day with McClain Sisters, Tinker Bell & Periwinkle!|url=https://dapsmagic.com/2012/08/celebrate-sisters-day-mcclain-sisters-tinker-bell-periwinkle/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713055017/https://dapsmagic.com/2012/08/celebrate-sisters-day-mcclain-sisters-tinker-bell-periwinkle/|archive-date=July 13, 2020|access-date=2020-07-13|website=Daps Magic|language=en-US}} and on the film's soundtrack Disney Fairies: Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust.{{Cite web|date=Oct 16, 2012|title=Disney Fairies: Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust|url=https://music.disney.com/disney-fairies-faith-trust-and-pixie-dust|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140428083402/http://music.disney.com/disney-fairies-faith-trust-and-pixie-dust|archive-date=April 28, 2014}} The song peaked at number 4 on Billboard's US Kid Digital Songs.{{cite web|date=2012-09-08|title=January 26, 2013 - Kid Digital Songs|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-01-26/kid-digital-songs|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024230544/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-01-26/kid-digital-songs|archive-date=October 24, 2016|access-date=2012-09-13|publisher=Billboard}} On October 2, 2012, their version of "Jingle Bell Rock" was featured on the album Disney Channel Holiday Playlist.{{Cite web|date=Oct 2, 2012|title=Disney Channel Holiday Playlist|url=https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Channel-Holiday-Playlist/dp/B0090X4GRG|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316163736/http://www.amazon.com/Disney-Channel-Holiday-Playlist/dp/B0090X4GRG|archive-date=March 16, 2016|access-date=2020-07-13|website=Amazon Music}}
On November 2, 2012, the McClain Sisters premiered their debut single "Go."{{cite web|title=Go - McClain Sisters|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/go-single/573043137|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502033738/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/go-single/id573043137|archive-date=May 2, 2013|access-date=September 26, 2012|publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple}} Lauryn and Sierra guest starred and performed the song, alongside China, on November 23, 2012, during the episode "chANTs of a Lifetime" for A.N.T. Farm.{{Cite magazine|last=West|first=Abby|date=Nov 19, 2012|title=Watch the McClain Sisters unite on 'The A.N.T. Farm'|url=https://ew.com/article/2012/11/19/mcclain-sisters-at-farm-exclusive-video/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221449/https://ew.com/article/2012/11/19/mcclain-sisters-at-farm-exclusive-video/|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|language=EN}} In November 2012, the group performed at the Hollywood Christmas Parade at Universal CityWalk Hollywood.{{Cite web|date=Nov 20, 2012|title=McClain Sisters perform at the 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade|url=https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/mcclain-sisters-perform-at-the-2012-hollywood-christmas-news-photo/156783064|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221449/https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/mcclain-sisters-perform-at-the-2012-hollywood-christmas-news-photo/156783064|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Getty Images|language=en-us}}{{Cite web|last=Crooks|first=Amy|date=Nov 21, 2012|title=Video: The McClain Sisters Performing "Jingle Bell Rock" At The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Concert|url=https://www.dis411.net/2012/11/21/video-the-mcclain-sisters-performing-jingle-bell-rock-at-the-2012-hollywood-christmas-parade-concert/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221420/https://www.dis411.net/2012/11/21/video-the-mcclain-sisters-performing-jingle-bell-rock-at-the-2012-hollywood-christmas-parade-concert/|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Dis411|language=en-US}}
= 2013–2015: Leaving Hollywood Records and McClain=
On March 5, 2013, the soundtrack album Shake It Up: I Love Dance was released for which the group performed their single "Sharp as a Razor."{{Cite web|title=Shake It Up: I <3 Dance|url=https://www.amazon.com/Shake-Up-I-3-Dance/dp/B00BCJG1XI|website=Amazon Music|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221501/https://www.amazon.com/Shake-Up-I-3-Dance/dp/B00BCJG1XI|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-05-30}} In December 2013, China announced on Twitter that A.N.T. Farm would be ending after its third season.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/chinamcclain/status/416460834571694080|title=It was Great filming Ant Farm but after 3 seasons it's come to an end. I'm excited about my secret projects and keeping you guys happy!|author=China†|date=2013-12-26|website=@chinamcclain|language=en|access-date=2020-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109072300/https://twitter.com/chinamcclain/status/416460834571694080|archive-date=January 9, 2014|url-status=live}} Shortly after this announcement, the McClain Sisters parted ways with Hollywood Records. After leaving the record label, the group changed their name from the McClain Sisters to simply McClain.{{Cite web|title=McClain Interview|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ANeuNPocI|website=MaximoTV|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140609213841/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ANeuNPocI|archive-date=June 9, 2014}}{{Cite web|title=McClain Interview - ClevverTV|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aCoCtGT5is|website=ClevverTV|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170609021208/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aCoCtGT5is|archive-date=June 9, 2017}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/McClain/|title=mcclain|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-06|archive-date=August 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221502/https://www.facebook.com/mc.clain|url-status=live}} In December 2013, the group performed once again at the Hollywood Christmas Parade at Universal CityWalk Hollywood.{{Cite web|title=Arrivals at the Hollywood Christmas Parade — Part 3|url=https://www.zimbio.com/photos/China+Anne+Mcclain/Arrivals+Hollywood+Christmas+Parade+Part+3/QBHTVIk0ghN|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221504/https://www.zimbio.com/photos/China+Anne+Mcclain/Arrivals+Hollywood+Christmas+Parade+Part+3/QBHTVIk0ghN|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Zimbio|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Crooks|first=Amy|date=Dec 3, 2013|title=The McClain Sisters Interviewed By Reality Check At The 2013 Hollywood Christmas Parade|url=https://www.dis411.net/2013/12/03/video-the-mcclain-sisters-interviewed-by-reality-check-at-the-2013-hollywood-christmas-parade/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712000240/https://www.dis411.net/2013/12/03/video-the-mcclain-sisters-interviewed-by-reality-check-at-the-2013-hollywood-christmas-parade/|archive-date=July 12, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Dis411|language=en-US}} The group released an official lyric video for their single "He Loves Me" on YouTube on December 14, 2013.{{Citation|last=mcclainsisters|title=He Loves Me- Lyric Video|date=2013-12-14|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21wV7XRaqs|access-date=2016-06-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417025610/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21wV7XRaqs|archive-date=April 17, 2016|url-status=live}}
The song then became available on iTunes on February 20, 2014.{{Cite web|date=Feb 20, 2014|title=McClain: He Loves Me|url=https://play.google.com/store/music/album/He_Loves_Me?id=B4lzhmvm5kf6zp2um367iiuwuki&hl=en_US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221446/https://play.google.com/store/music/album/He_Loves_Me?id=B4lzhmvm5kf6zp2um367iiuwuki&hl=en_US|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Google Play Music|language=en}} On April 26, 2014, McClain performed at the pre-show for the 2014 Radio Disney Music Awards and presented an award.{{Cite web|date=Mar 28, 2013|title=Exclusive: McClain Makes Special Announcement|url=https://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/exclusive-mcclain-makes-special-announcement/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221423/https://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/exclusive-mcclain-makes-special-announcement/|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Jet}}{{Cite web|last=Hiser|first=Lisa|date=2014-04-02|title=Lucy Hale & Maia Mitchell to Present at Radio Disney Music Awards, The Vamps to Perform at Pre-Show|url=https://www.shineon-media.com/2014/04/02/lucy-hale-maia-mitchell-to-present-at-radio-disney-music-awards-the-vamps-to-perform-at-pre-show/|access-date=2020-07-14|website=Shine On Media|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903094602/http://www.shineon-media.com/2014/04/02/lucy-hale-maia-mitchell-to-present-at-radio-disney-music-awards-the-vamps-to-perform-at-pre-show/|archive-date=September 3, 2019|url-status=live}} In May, McClain performed alongside Soulja Boy and Drake Bell at the 4th Annual "Move Your Body" celebration in Virginia, in support of Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative.{{Cite web|last=Allah|first=Sha Be|date=2014-05-24|title=The Source {{!}}Soulja Boy & Others Team Up With The Wataah! Foundation To Fight Childhood Obesity In America|url=https://thesource.com/2014/05/24/soldier-boy-others-team-up-with-the-wataah-foundation-to-fight-childhood-obesity-in-america/|access-date=2020-07-11|website=The Source|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220080842/http://thesource.com/2014/05/24/soldier-boy-others-team-up-with-the-wataah-foundation-to-fight-childhood-obesity-in-america/|archive-date=February 20, 2019|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Carlson|first=Brittany|date=May 30, 2014|title=Whitman students dance for fitness at national event|url=https://www.army.mil/article/127047/whitman_students_dance_for_fitness_at_national_event|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919191347/http://www.army.mil/article/127047/Whitman_students_dance_for_fitness_at_national_event/|archive-date=September 19, 2015|access-date=2020-07-11|website=United States Army|language=en}} In June, the group performed at Thirst Project's gala.{{Cite web|date=2014-06-25|title=McClain Headlines at 5th Annual Thirst Gala|url=https://bckonline.com/2014/06/25/mcclain-attend-thirst-gala/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221425/https://bckonline.com/2014/06/25/mcclain-attend-thirst-gala/|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=BCK Online|language=en-US}} On June 29, McClain had their first headlining concert at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California.{{Cite web|date=2014-06-27|title=McClain On Headlining At The House Of Blues!|url=https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/mcclain-house-of-blues-anaheim|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221448/https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/mcclain-house-of-blues-anaheim|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Sweety High|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Hiser|first=Lisa|date=2014-06-30|title=Exclusive: McClain Headline House of Blues Anaheim|url=https://www.shineon-media.com/2014/06/30/exclusive-mcclain-headline-house-of-blues-anaheim-check-out-videos/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712005701/https://www.shineon-media.com/2014/06/30/exclusive-mcclain-headline-house-of-blues-anaheim-check-out-videos/|archive-date=July 12, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Shine On Media|language=en-US}} One month before the show in May, the sisters promoted their concert by performing on the talk show Home & Family.{{Cite web|last=Crooks|first=Amy|date=May 29, 2014|title=McClain Talked About Headlining Their First Show|url=https://www.dis411.net/2014/05/29/video-mcclain-talked-about-headlining-their-first-show/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422080837/http://www.dis411.net/2014/05/29/video-mcclain-talked-about-headlining-their-first-show/|archive-date=April 22, 2016|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Dis411|language=en-US}}
From the summer to the fall of 2014, the group toured the United States, performing at various state fairs including: the Wisconsin State Fair,{{Cite web|last=Foran|first=Chris|date=Jun 24, 2014|title=Disney's China Anne McClain, Trevor Jackson share Wisconsin State Fair bill|url=http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/festivals/disneys-china-anne-mcclaine-trevor-jackson-share-wisconsin-state-fair-bill-b99298097z1-264418841.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140626154516/http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/festivals/disneys-china-anne-mcclaine-trevor-jackson-share-wisconsin-state-fair-bill-b99298097z1-264418841.html|archive-date=June 26, 2014|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Journal Sentinel|language=en}} Delaware State Fair,{{Cite web|last=Crooks|first=Amy|title=Photo: McClain With Chloe And Halle + Videos Of Them In Concert At The Delaware State Fair July 2014|url=https://www.dis411.net/2014/07/23/photo-mcclain-with-chloe-and-halle-videos-of-them-in-concert-at-the-delaware-state-fair-july-2014/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221423/https://www.dis411.net/2014/07/23/photo-mcclain-with-chloe-and-halle-videos-of-them-in-concert-at-the-delaware-state-fair-july-2014/|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Dis411|language=en-US}} West Virginia State Fair,{{Cite web|date=Aug 6, 2013|title=West Virginia State Fair concert schedule|url=https://www.wvgazettemail.com/arts__entertainment/west-virginia-state-fair-concert-schedule/article_9ab0a6e8-2e2a-5702-a3a2-52322c311ab4.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221446/https://www.wvgazettemail.com/arts__entertainment/west-virginia-state-fair-concert-schedule/article_9ab0a6e8-2e2a-5702-a3a2-52322c311ab4.html|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Charleston Gazette-Mail|language=en}} North Carolina State Fair,{{Cite web|last=Round|first=Merrie Go|date=Sep 25, 2014|title=Disney Channel fans have opportunity to see the McClain Sisters perform featuring China Anne McClain|url=http://info.ncagr.gov/DeepFried/disney-channel-fans-have-opportunity-to-see-the-mcclain-sisters-perform-featuring-china-anne-mcclain/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230113021/http://info.ncagr.gov/DeepFried/disney-channel-fans-have-opportunity-to-see-the-mcclain-sisters-perform-featuring-china-anne-mcclain/|archive-date=December 30, 2019|access-date=2020-07-12|language=en-US}} York Fair,{{Cite web|last=Oskin|first=Allison|date=Sep 10, 2014|title=McClain Performs on FOX43|url=https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/contests/mcclain-performs-on-fox43/521-74b2c538-dc23-4f68-bfbe-2037396eea28|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221450/https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/contests/mcclain-performs-on-fox43/521-74b2c538-dc23-4f68-bfbe-2037396eea28|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=WPMT|language=en-US}} and the Ohio State Fair.{{Cite web|last=Watson|first=Steven|date=2014-07-13|title=China Anne McClain And Her Sisters Are Set To Rock The Ohio State Fair – August 1st!|url=https://teeninfonet.com/2014/07/13/china-anne-mcclain-and-her-sisters-are-set-to-rock-the-ohio-state-fair-august-1st/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031140031/http://teeninfonet.com/2014/07/13/china-anne-mcclain-and-her-sisters-are-set-to-rock-the-ohio-state-fair-august-1st/|archive-date=October 31, 2015|access-date=2020-07-12|website=TeenInfoNet|language=en}} In August 2014, McClain also performed at Six Flags Over Texas,{{Cite web|last=Crooks|first=Amy|title=McCLAIN In Concert At Six Flags Over Texas August 8, 2014|url=https://www.dis411.net/2014/08/09/photo-mcclain-in-concert-at-six-flags-over-texas-august-8-2014/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221447/https://www.dis411.net/2014/08/09/photo-mcclain-in-concert-at-six-flags-over-texas-august-8-2014/|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Dis411|language=en-US}} and the 19th Arthur Ashe Kids' Day.{{Cite web|date=2014-07-17|title=19th Annual Arthur Ashe Kids Day to Kick Off 2014 U.S. Open|url=https://longislandtennismagazine.com/article6443/19th-annual-arthur-ashe-kids-day-kick-2014-us-open|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824021455/http://longislandtennismagazine.com/article6443/19th-annual-arthur-ashe-kids-day-kick-2014-us-open|archive-date=August 24, 2017|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Long Island Tennis Magazine|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=Aug 2014|title=2014 Arthur Ashe Kids' Day Talent|url=http://www.arthurashekidsday.com/news/2014_arthur_ashe_kids__day_talent/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713051813/http://www.arthurashekidsday.com/news/2014_arthur_ashe_kids__day_talent/|archive-date=July 13, 2020|access-date=2020-07-13|website=Arthur Ashe Kids' Day|language=en}} Later that year, McClain released their Christmas song called "The Holiday Song" on December 13.{{Cite web|title=McClain: The Holiday Song|url=https://play.google.com/store/music/album/The_Holiday_Song?id=Bqhft3bbybtmg2zpdevc3rmcrz4&hl=en_US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221446/https://play.google.com/store/music/album/The_Holiday_Song?id=Bqhft3bbybtmg2zpdevc3rmcrz4&hl=en_US|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Google Play Music|language=en}}
In 2015 the group released the song "Clip My Wings" which was featured in the film The Sparrows: The Nesting and on the film's soundtrack The Sparrows: Now & Then.{{Cite web|url=http://nandarentertainment.com/may-day-film-festival-selects-the-sparrows-nesting-as-an-official-selection/|title=May Day Film Festival selects "The Sparrows: Nesting" as an Official Selection. {{!}} Nandar Group, LLC|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151209051917/http://nandarentertainment.com/may-day-film-festival-selects-the-sparrows-nesting-as-an-official-selection/|archive-date=December 9, 2015|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Sparrows-Now-Then-Various-artists/dp/B0181WKZ4Y|title=The Sparrows: Now & Then|website=Amazon |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002130825/https://www.amazon.com/Sparrows-Now-Then-Various-artists/dp/B0181WKZ4Y|archive-date=October 2, 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5016989/|title=McClain Sisters|website=IMDb|access-date=2020-04-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215100933/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5016989/|archive-date=February 15, 2017|url-status=live}} In 2015 the group released an Independent song, "Feelin' Like", on their SoundCloud.{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/officialmcclain/feelin-like-ode-to-aaliyah|title=Feelin' Like – Single by McClain|publisher=Soundcloud|access-date=January 14, 2020}} Thereafter, McClain went on hiatus, during which all three sisters pursued their acting careers.{{Cite magazine|last=Fisher|first=Lauren Alexis|date=2016-12-16|title=Sierra McClain is Bringing Even More Black Girl Magic to 'Empire'|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/news/a19414/sierra-mcclain-empire-interview/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109080723/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/news/a19414/sierra-mcclain-empire-interview/|archive-date=November 9, 2019|access-date=2020-07-15|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|language=en-US}}
= 2020–present: Return from hiatus and Thriii =
In June 2020 the group returned from their hiatus, changed their name to Thriii, and released their single "My Sanity".{{Cite web|date=June 2020|title=Thriii – My Sanity|url=https://genius.com/Thriii-my-sanity-lyrics|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221524/https://genius.com/Thriii-my-sanity-lyrics|archive-date=August 22, 2020|website=Genius}} Their first professional performance under the name was in Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist.{{cite web|date=June 25, 2020|title=Disney Channel Hosts a Special Night of Music with Two Programming Events: "Disney Channel Summer Sing-Along" and "Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist" on Friday, July 10|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2020/06/25/disney-channel-hosts-a-special-night-of-music-with-two-programming-events-disney-channel-summer-sing-along-and-radio-disney-presents-ardys-summer-playlist-on-friday-july-10-533312/20200625disney01/|work=The Futon Critic|access-date=June 25, 2020}}{{Cite web|last=Harnick|first=Chris|date=Jun 30, 2020|title=Katy Perry, BTS and More Join Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1166365/katy-perry-bts-and-more-join-radio-disney-presents-ardys-summer-playlist|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710191443/https://www.eonline.com/news/1166365/katy-perry-bts-and-more-join-radio-disney-presents-ardys-summer-playlist|archive-date=July 10, 2020|access-date=2020-07-12|website=E! Online}}
On October 1, 2021, Thriii released a remix of "Calling All the Monsters" entitled, "Calling All the Monsters (2021 Version) (feat. Messenger)" which was originally performed solo by band member, China in 2012.{{cite web |title=A ReVAMPED Halloween Anthem – "Calling All The Monsters (2021)" by Thriii |url=https://impact89fm.org/104638/music/a-revamped-halloween-anthem-calling-all-the-monsters-2021-by-thriii/ |website=impact89fm.org}}{{cite web |title=Disney Channel Shares Teaser for New "Calling All the Monsters" Music Video |url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2021/09/28/new-calling-all-the-monsters-music-video/ |website=www.laughingplace.com|date=September 28, 2021 }} The music video was released on October 8, 2021 on YouTube.{{cite web |title=Thriii - Calling All the Monsters (2021 Version/Official Video) ft. Messenger |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSwh_QYUYHc |website=youtube.com}}
In April 2023, the group was reunited for an episode of 9-1-1 Lone Star, which starred Sierra at the time, playing sisters.{{cite web |title=9-1-1: Lone Star: First Look Photos of Grace and Her Sisters Feature a McClain Family Reunion (Exclusive) |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/9-1-1-lone-star-grace-sisters-casting-first-look-photos-exclusive/ |website=www.tvguide.com}}{{cite web |title=9-1-1: Lone Star's Sierra McClain on Grace's emotional 'Smile' performance with her sisters |url=https://ew.com/tv/9-1-1-lone-star-sierra-mcclain-interview-grace-dad-sisters-smile-song-performance/ |website=ew.com}}
Personal lives
In 2014, Lauryn and China created a YouTube channel where they posted singing videos, challenges, tags, and Q&As. Sierra appeared in several of the channel's videos. Their last YouTube video was posted in April 2018 and the channel has since been inactive. As of 2020, the channel has approximately 677,000 subscribers and over 28 million views. They have since renamed the channel Thriii.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiil8pQHTtMjFg2W72AfqjQ|title=Lauryn & China|website=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2020-04-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412011155/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiil8pQHTtMjFg2W72AfqjQ|archive-date=April 12, 2020|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/laurynandchina/about|title=Lauryn & China - About|website=YouTube |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412020240/https://www.youtube.com/user/laurynandchina/about|archive-date=April 12, 2020}}
They are Christians and reside in Atlanta, Georgia, with their family.{{cite web|title=Biography of China |url=http://chinaanne.net/chinaanne/biography/ |work=chinaanne.net |access-date=September 26, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121125013234/http://chinaanne.net/chinaanne/biography/ |archive-date=November 25, 2012 }}
Discography
=Singles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" style="width:14em;"| Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Album |
| scope="row"| "My Sanity" {{small|(feat. The Messenger)}}{{cite web |title=My Sanity (feat. Messenger) by Thriii |url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/my-sanity-feat-messenger/1514905949 |website=music.apple.com}} | 2020 | {{n/a|Non-album singles}} |
|---|
=Promotional singles=
=Other appearances=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Album |
| scope="row"| "Perfect Mistake"
| rowspan="2"| 2011 | rowspan="2"| A.N.T. Farm |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Electronic Apology" |
| scope="row"| "Jingle Bell Rock"
| 2012 |
| scope="row"| "Sharp as a Razor"
| 2013 |
| scope="row"| "Clip My Wings"
| 2015 | The Sparrows: Now & Then |
=Music videos=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" style="width:15em;"| Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Director |
| scope="row"| "Rise"
| rowspan="2"| 2012 | |
|---|
| scope="row"| "The Great Divide"
| |
| scope="row"| "My Sanity"
| 2020 | |
| scope="row"| "Calling All the Monsters"{{cite web |title=Calling All the Monsters (feat. Messenger) - Single (2021 Version) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/calling-all-the-monsters-feat-messenger-single-2021/1586720562 |website=music.apple.com}}
| 2021 | Gil Green |
Tours
= Headlining =
= Opening act =
- Big Time Rush – Better with U Tour (2012){{cite web|date=May 13, 2010|title=The McClain Sisters Take to the Stage|url=http://www.blackcelebkids.com/2012/03/06/the-mcclain-sisters-take-to-the-stage/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308123351/http://www.blackcelebkids.com/2012/03/06/the-mcclain-sisters-take-to-the-stage/|archive-date=March 8, 2012|access-date=May 13, 2010|work=blackcelebkids.com}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.youtube.com/user/laurynandchina/ Thriii] on YouTube
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20131023072219/http://mcclainsistersmusic.com/ McClain Sisters website] (archive)
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071212183332/http://3mcclaingirls.com/ 3mcclaingirls website] (archive)
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