Why Don't We#Band members
{{short description|American band }}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Why Don't We
| image = Why Don't We at B96 Pepsi Jingle Bash 2018.jpg
| landscape = yes
| caption = Why Don't We at the 2018 B96 Jingle Bash in Chicago. From left to right: Daniel Seavey, Corbyn Besson, Jonah Marais, Zach Herron, and Jack Avery.
| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| years_active = 2016–2022
| label = Atlantic
| past_members = *Jack Avery
- Corbyn Besson
- Zach Herron
- Jonah Marais
- Daniel Seavey
}}
Why Don't We, shortened to WDW, was an American boy band consisting of Jack Avery, Corbyn Besson, Zach Herron, Jonah Marais and Daniel Seavey. They formed in 2016 and released two studio albums and six extended plays. Because of a lawsuit, the group took a hiatus and cancelled their tour in 2022, and eventually lost the rights to the group name in February 2025, marking the official end of the group.
History
=2016–2017: Career beginnings =
The band originally formed on September 27, 2016, after having all met in Los Angeles, California a year prior.{{Cite web|last=Falcone|first=Dana Rose|date=2017-12-15|title=Why Don't We: What to Know About the Hot New Boy Band|url=https://people.com/music/why-dont-we-band-people-explains/|website=PEOPLE}}{{Cite web|last=Booth|first=Ali|date=2018-08-16|title=Why Don't We Shares the Story Behind Their Decision to Form a Band|url=https://tigerbeat.com/video/why-dont-we-band/|website=Tiger Beat}}{{Cite web|last=Locke|first=Ashely|date=2016-10-26|title=Boy Band Why Don't We Shares the Story Behind How They Formed Their Group|url=https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/why-dont-we-interview-music-102616|website=Sweety High}} On October 20, 2016, the group released their debut single "Taking You", a track from their debut EP, Only the Beginning, which was released on November 25 of the same year.{{Cite news|last=Singh|first=Olivia|date=December 4, 2016|title=Why Don't We Drops 'Only the Beginning' ;) EP|url=https://tigerbeat.com/2016/12/why-dont-we-only-the-beginning-ep/|newspaper=Tigerbeat | Teen Life & All Things Cool!}} They embarked on their first headlining tour, the "Taking You Tour", the next year. Their second EP, Something Different, was released on April 21, 2017.{{Cite web|last=Campbell|first=Emily|date=2017-04-21|title=Why Don't We Releases "Something Different" EP|url=https://onairwithryan.iheart.com/featured/ryan-seacrest/content/2017-04-21-why-dont-we-releases-something-different-ep/|website=On Air with Ryan Seacrest}}{{Cite news|last=Lee|first=Julia|date=April 21, 2017|title=Why Don't We Drops New 'Something Different' EP|url=https://tigerbeat.com/2017/04/why-dont-we-ep-something-different/|newspaper=Tigerbeat | Teen Life & All Things Cool!}} Following the release of their second EP, they embarked on the "Something Different Tour", their second headlining tour.{{Cite magazine|last=Weatherby|first=Taylor|date=May 8, 2017|title=Why Don't We Announce Headlining Summer Tour: Exclusive|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7785050/why-dont-we-summer-tour-dates|magazine=Billboard}} The group's third EP, Why Don't We Just, was released on June 2, 2017.{{cite web |title=Why Don't We Just - EP by Why Don't We on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/why-dont-we-just-ep/1253588063 |website=Apple Music |date=June 2, 2017 |publisher=Apple Inc. |access-date=15 November 2018}} In September 2017, the band signed with Atlantic Records.{{Cite web|last=Stewart|first=Allison|date=2017-12-07|title=Boy band Why Don't We enjoying phase one of global dominion|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ott-why-dont-we-1208-story.html|website=Chicago Tribune}} That same month, Invitation, their fourth EP, was released.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7980934/why-dont-we-new-ep-invitation-one-year-anniversary|title=Why Don't We New EP 'Invitation': Listen|date=September 27, 2017|magazine=Billboard}} On November 23, 2017, they released their fifth EP, A Why Don't We Christmas.{{Cite web|url=https://www.entertainment-focus.com/music-section/music-news/why-dont-we-release-a-why-dont-we-christmas-ep/|title=Why Don't We Release A Why Don't We Christmas EP|date=November 29, 2017}}{{Cite web|last=Ellwood-Hughes|first=Pip|date=2017-11-27|title=Why Don't We Release A Why Don't We Christmas EP|url=https://entertainment-focus.com/2017/11/29/why-dont-we-release-a-why-dont-we-christmas-ep/|access-date=2020-12-01|website=Entertainment Focus|language=en-US}} In 2018, in support of the Invitation EP, they headlined the "Invitation Tour".{{Cite magazine|last=Weatherby|first=Taylor|date=April 23, 2018|title=Why Don't We's Live Show: How the Invitation Tour Proves They're Not Going Anywhere|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8372667/why-dont-we-invitation-tour-show-recap-new-york-city|magazine=Billboard}} Additionally, the band has appeared in several vlogs of YouTuber Logan Paul.{{cite web|date=2017-05-18|title=Logan Paul – Help Me Help You ft. Why Don't We [Official Video]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT20g6lTZ-k|access-date=May 18, 2017|work=YouTube|publisher=TheOfficialLoganPaul}}
=2018–2019: ''8 Letters'' and 12/12 era=
On August 31, 2018, they released their first album, 8 Letters.{{Cite magazine|last=Rincón|first=Alessandra|date=August 9, 2018|title=Why Don't We Announce Debut Album '8 Letters'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8469453/why-dont-we-debut-album-8-letters-release-date-new-song|magazine=Billboard}} The record debuted at number nine on the US Billboard 200,{{Cite magazine|title=Why Don't We Scores First Top 10 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With '8 Letters'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8474188/why-dont-we-first-top-10-album-billboard-200-8-letters|access-date=2021-10-10|magazine=Billboard|language=en}} and was preceded by three singles: "Hooked", "Talk", and "8 Letters".{{cite web|url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2018-06-07-why-dont-we-unveil-adventure-filled-video-for-hooked/|title=Why Don't We Unveil Adventure-Filled Video For 'Hooked'|publisher=iHeartRadio|date=June 7, 2018|access-date=October 28, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8464544/why-dont-we-talk-video-watch|title=Why Don't We 'Talk' Around the World in New Video: Watch|publisher=Billboard|date=July 9, 2018|access-date=October 29, 2020}}{{cite web|last=Bowenbank|first=Starr|date=August 20, 2018|title=Why Don't We Are Lost in Love in New '8 Letters' Video|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8471060/why-dont-we-8-letters-video|access-date=October 29, 2020|website=|publisher=Billboard}} In March 2019, they embarked on the "8 Letters Tour".{{Cite news|last=Booth|first=Ali|date=September 5, 2018|title=Why Don't We Announces 2019 '8 Letters' Tour|url=https://tigerbeat.com/2018/09/why-dont-we-tour/|website=Tiger Beat}}
Why Don't We released a new song each month (except September) in 2019. On January 16, they released "Big Plans",{{Cite web|last=Klonowski|first=Lauren|date=2019-01-17|title=Why Don't We Drops "Big Plans"|url=https://www.beyondthestagemagazine.com/why-dont-we-drops-big-plans/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Beyond The Stage Magazine|language=en-US}} and a music video was released three days later.{{cite web|date=2019-01-19|title=BIG PLANS - Why Don't We [Official Music Video]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWguUJtesrs|access-date=2020-11-18|website=YouTube|publisher=Why Don't We}} The song received a gold certification from the RIAA in April 2020.{{Cite web|title=American single certifications – Why Don't We – Big Plans|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Why+Don%27t+We&ti=Big+Plans#search_section|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Recording Industry Association of America|language=en-US}} On Valentine's Day, the group released "Cold In LA",{{Cite news|last=Stivale|first=Shelby|date=2019-02-14|title=Why Don't We Releases Meaningful New Song 'Cold in LA'|url=https://tigerbeat.com/video/why-dont-we-cold-in-la/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Tiger Beat|language=en-US}} along with a music video two days later.{{Cite web|date=2019-02-16|title=Why Don't We - Cold In LA [Official Music Video] - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Dlh7FLz7oY&ab_channel=WhyDon%27tWe|access-date=2020-11-18|website=YouTube|publisher=Why Don't We}} On March 20, 2019, they released the humorous song "I Don't Belong in This Club" featuring American rapper Macklemore.{{cite magazine|last=Rowley|first=Glenn|date=March 20, 2019|title=Why Don't We & Macklemore Would Rather Be Home in Video For 'I Don't Belong In This Club': Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8503359/why-dont-we-macklemore-i-dont-belong-in-this-club-video|access-date=November 2, 2020|magazine=Billboard}} It was certified gold by the RIAA in August 2020.{{Cite web|title=American single certifications – Why Don't We – I Don't Belong in This Club (feat. Macklemore)|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Why+Don%27t+We&ti=I+Don%27t+Belong+In+This+Club#search_section|access-date=2020-11-18|website=RIAA|language=en-US}} On April 20, the group released "Don't Change", which was featured on the soundtrack album of the animated film UglyDolls.{{Cite web|last=Stivale|first=Shelby|date=2019-04-17|title=Why Don't We Announces New Single 'Don't Change'|url=https://tigerbeat.com/2019/04/wdw-announces-dont-change/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Tiger Beat|language=en-US}} In May, the group unveiled their fifth song of the year, "Unbelievable".{{Cite magazine|last=Shaffer|first=Claire|date=2019-05-28|title=Watch Why Don't We Bring Life to the Desert in New 'Unbelievable' Video|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/why-dont-we-unbelievable-music-video-841019/|access-date=2020-11-18|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}} In June, they released "Come To Brazil", inspired by fans frequently asking them to visit the country.{{Cite magazine|last=Weatherby|first=Taylor|date=2019-06-28|title=Why Don't We Break Down Their Flirty New Single 'Come to Brazil': Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8517905/why-dont-we-come-to-brazil-lyrics-breakdown|access-date=2020-11-18|magazine=Billboard|language=en}} On July 26, the band released the song "I Still Do".{{Cite web|last=Cantor|first=Brian|date=2019-07-26|title=Why Don't We's 'I Still Do,' Chainsmokers, Illenium & Lennon Stella's 'Takeaway' Reach Top 10 On US iTunes Sales Chart|url=https://headlineplanet.com/home/2019/07/26/why-dont-wes-i-still-do-chainsmokers-illenium-lennon-stellas-takeaway-reach-top-10-on-us-itunes-sales-chart/|access-date=2020-12-01|website=Headline Planet|language=en-US}} On August 23, they released "What Am I", penned by Ed Sheeran, who previously wrote "Trust Fund Baby".{{Cite magazine|last=Shaffer|first=Claire|date=2019-08-23|title=Why Don't We Unveil Video for Ed Sheeran-Penned New Song 'What Am I'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/why-dont-we-what-am-i-875838/|access-date=2020-11-18|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}} The song was certified gold by the RIAA in June of the following year.{{Cite web|title=American single certifications – Why Don't We – What Am I|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=RIAA|language=en-US}} On October 25, they released "Mad At You".{{Cite web|last=Cantor|first=Brian|date=2019-10-25|title=Why Don't We's 'Mad At You,' Lizzo & Ariana Grande's 'Good As Hell' Enter Top 5 On US iTunes Sales Chart|url=https://headlineplanet.com/home/2019/10/25/why-dont-wes-mad-at-you-lizzo-ariana-grandes-good-as-hell-enter-top-5-on-us-itunes-sales-chart/|access-date=2020-12-01|website=Headline Planet|language=en-US}} The following month, the group released the Christmas song "With You This Christmas".{{Cite web|date=2019-12-16|title=Why Don't We Spills Embarrassing Christmas Memories|url=https://www.papermag.com/why-dont-we-christmas-2641561740.html|access-date=2020-12-01|website=PAPER|language=en}} On December 30, the group released their eleventh and final song of 2019, "Chills".{{Cite magazine|last=Weatherby|first=Taylor|date=2020-01-06|title=Why Don't We Will Give You 'Chills' With Romantic Winter Wonderland Video: Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8547365/why-dont-we-chills-video|access-date=2020-12-01|magazine=Billboard|language=en}} The group then took a nine-month break shortly after the music video release.{{Cite web|last=Mier|first=Tomás|date=2020-09-29|title=Why Don't We Says They're 'Now the Band We've Dreamed of Being' as They Start 'Most Exciting' Era|url=https://people.com/music/why-dont-we-exclusive-fallin-video-photos/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=People|language=EN}}
=2020–2025: ''The Good Times and the Bad Ones'' and lawsuit =
On September 29, 2020, the band released "Fallin' (Adrenaline)", the lead single from their second album, The Good Times and the Bad Ones.{{Cite web|last=Matozzo|first=Marissa|date=2020-09-29|title=On Set of Why Don't We's Comeback Video|url=https://www.papermag.com/why-dont-we-fallin-2647859484.html?rebelltitem=9#rebelltitem9?rebelltitem=9|access-date=2020-11-18|website=PAPER|language=en}} It debuted at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, their first ever entry.{{Cite web|last=Cantor|first=Brian|date=2020-10-12|title=Why Don't We Celebrates Self-Written, Self-Produced "Fallin'" Making the Top 40 On Billboard Hot 100 Chart|url=https://headlineplanet.com/home/2020/10/12/why-dont-we-celebrates-self-written-self-produced-fallin-making-top-40-on-billboard-hot-100-chart/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Headline Planet|language=en-US}} Their second single from the album, "Lotus Inn", was released on December 4, 2020.{{Cite web|last=Phillips|first=Hedy|date=2020-12-07|title=Why Don't We — Lotus Inn|url=https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2020/12/music/videos-why-dont-we-lotus-inn/|access-date=2021-01-30|website=EUPHORIA. Magazine|language=en-US}} They starred in a YouTube documentary titled 30 Days With, which showed the last stages of development and behind the scenes content of their then-upcoming album for 30 days.{{Cite magazine|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=2020-12-09|title=Why Don't We Put Their 'Heart Out on the Table' in Emotional '30 Days With' Docuseries: Exclusive Trailer|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9496419/why-dont-we-youtube-originals-30-days-trailer/|access-date=2021-01-30|magazine=Billboard|language=en}} Their third single from the album, "Slow Down", was released on December 17, 2020.{{Cite web|last=Deville|first=Chris|date=2020-12-18|title=Boy Band Why Don't We Sample Smashing Pumpkins' On New Single|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2111333/why-dont-we-slow-down-smashing-pumpkins-1979/music/|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Stereogum|language=en}} On January 15, 2021, The Good Times and The Bad Ones released. The album was largely self-produced, though it also features the productions of Travis Barker, Skrillex, and Timbaland.{{Cite web|last=Whyte|first=Woodrow|date=14 January 2021|title=Why Don't We breakdown their transformative new album featuring Heath Ledger and Percy Jackson|url=https://www.popbuzz.com/exclusives/interviews/why-dont-we-the-good-times-lyrics-meaning/|access-date=2021-01-30|website=PopBuzz|language=en}} The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, making it their highest entry on the chart.{{Cite magazine|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=2021-01-24|title=Morgan Wallen's 'Dangerous: The Double Album' No. 1 for Second Week on Billboard 200|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9515712/morgan-wallen-dangerous-the-double-album-tops-billboard-200-week-two|access-date=2021-01-30|magazine=Billboard|language=en}}
The band released the single "Love Back" on October 6, 2021. The band then released a cover of Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe" in December that same year. In January 2022, they released their next single in collaboration with Jonas Blue: "Don't Wake Me Up",{{Cite magazine|title=Jonas Blue & Why Don't We Debut on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart With 'Don't Wake Me Up'|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/jonas-blue-why-dont-we-dont-wake-me-up-debut-on-hot-dance-electronic-songs-chart/|access-date=2022-04-19|magazine=Billboard|language=en}} followed by "Let Me Down Easy (Lie)" in April,{{Cite web|title=Why Don't We Return With New Single Let Me Down Easy (Lie)|url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/235335/9|access-date=2022-04-19|website=StoreBoard|language=en}} “Just Friends” on May 13, and “How Do You Love Somebody” on May 31.
The band's North American tour, The Good Times Only Tour, was scheduled to commence in June 2022, but was canceled due to the litigation between Why Don't We current manager Randy Phillips and former manager David Loeffler.{{Cite magazine|title=Boy Band Why Don't We Asks Labor Commission for Help Dropping Manager|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/legal-and-management/9623042/why-dont-we-petition-drop-manager|access-date=2021-10-26|magazine=Billboard|language=en}} The band rescheduled the tour with new dates beginning in July.{{cite web | url=https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/why-don-t-we-shares-new-dates-for-canadian-shows-1.17901280 | title=Why Don't We Shares New Dates for Canadian Shows }} However, on July 6, the band announced that due to ongoing legal battles with their former management, they would be cancelling the tour and taking a hiatus.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/why-dont-we-announces-hiatus-cancels-tour-1378774/ | title=Why Don't We Amid Legal Battle with Former Management | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=July 6, 2022 }}
After 4 years of legal battles, a trial was finally held in February 2025. Concluding on the 27th, it ended with a mixed verdict. The members (excluding Daniel) would only need to pay a dollar each for breach of contract, but they lost the 'Why Don't We' name and brand to Signature. With this verdict, the band officially ended.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/why-dont-we-lawsuit-verdict-band-name-1235282187/ | title=Why Don’t We Members Can’t Use Band’s Name After ‘Nightmare’ Legal Battle | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=February 27, 2025}}
Musical influences
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The band has cited Justin Bieber as their main musical inspiration, in addition to 5 Seconds of Summer, Boyz II Men, The Beatles, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Childish Gambino, Jon Bellion, Post Malone, Frank Ocean and CNCO.{{Cite magazine|last=Weatherby|first=Taylor|date=2017-07-10|title=Pop Quintet Why Don't We Explain Why They're Not Just Another Boy Band & How Justin Bieber Inspired Them|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7858088/why-dont-we-interview-something-different-tour-justin-bieber|access-date=2020-05-23|magazine=Billboard}}{{Cite web|date=2017-08-18|title=Why Don't We Influences & Tour {{!}} Meet Series|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlS5_92I6wA&ab_channel=iHeartRadio|access-date=2023-11-18|website=YouTube|publisher=iHeartRadio}}
Band members
=Jack Robert Avery=
Jack Robert Avery (born July 1, 1999) was born in Burbank, California, but raised in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.{{Cite web|last=Cassi|first=Sarah|date=February 22, 2019|title=Boy band Why Don't We coming to the Great Allentown Fair|url=https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/allentown/2019/02/boy-band-why-dont-we-coming-to-the-great-allentown-fair.html|website=lehighvalleylive}}{{Cite web|last=Carter|first=Brooke|date=February 7, 2018|title=Jack Avery Net Worth 2018|url=https://gazettereview.com/2018/02/jack-avery-net-worth/|website=Gazette Review}}{{Cite web|date=March 5, 2015|title=Teen Hit Sensation: Jack Avery | Raider Reader Online News|url=http://www.raiderreader.org/teen-hit-sensation-jack-avery/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924193252/http://www.raiderreader.org/teen-hit-sensation-jack-avery|archive-date=2017-09-24|website=Raider Reader}} Avery released a solo single called "Liar" in 2016 and was part of the meet-and-greet tour "Impact", which members Zach Herron and Corbyn Besson were also a part of.[http://tigerbeat.com/2018/07/jack-avery-fun-facts/ "10 Things You Didn't Know About Jack Avery"] Tiger Beat He also starred in a short film called Fearless Five.[https://www.j-14.com/posts/why-don-t-we-boys-149405/ "Why Don't We Boys: A Guide to the Band Members"] J-14 On April 22, 2019, Avery's former girlfriend, Gabriela Gonzalez, gave birth to their daughter.{{Cite web|last=Swaim|first=Stephanie|date=2019-05-12|title=Why Don't We Singer Jack Avery Welcomes First Child With Gabriela Gonzalez|url=https://accessonlinefrontprod.ao.apps.nbcuni.com/articles/why-dont-we-singer-jack-avery-welcomes-first-child-with-gabriela-gonzalez|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Access|language=en}}
=Corbyn Matthew Besson =
Corbyn Matthew Besson (born November 25, 1998) was born in Dallas, Texas,{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/review-why-dont-we-at-the-theatre-at-grand-prairie-11630708|title=Why Don't We Proves That Boy Bands Aren't Such a Bad Thing, After All|first=Garrett|last=Gravley|date=April 1, 2019|website=Dallas Observer}} but raised in Virginia. Besson went to high school in Centreville, Virginia.{{Cite web|url=https://www.papermag.com/why-dont-we-interview-2571403336.html|title=Why Don't We Is the Next Generation's All-American Boy Band|date=May 23, 2018|website=PAPER}} Besson's cousins are Dutch girl group O'G3NE.[https://www.instagram.com/p/BjqGSfTnBxB/ "Corbyn • WHY DON’T WE on Instagram: "met my cousins @og3ne for the first time tonight! they are the most talented girls on this planet. my whole dutch fam came out to the show..."] Instagram Before Why Don't We, he had a following on YouNow and released a solo single called "The Only One" to iTunes in 2014. His other acoustic single, "Marathon", was also released on the platform.[http://tigerbeat.com/2018/07/corbyn-besson-fun-facts/ "10 Things You Didn't Know About Corbyn Besson"] Tiger Beat| iHeartRadio"] iHeartRadio After Why Don
=Zachary Dean Herron=
Zachary Dean Herron (born May 27, 2001), the youngest member of the group, was raised in Dallas, Texas. Growing up, he sang in the choir. Before Why Don't We, Herron covered songs on YouTube and also produced two singles himself, "Timelapse" and "Why".[http://tigerbeat.com/2018/07/zach-herron-fun-facts/ "10 Things You Didn't Know About Ryan Shan"] Tiger Beat Herron released his first solo single since Why Don't We went on hiatus called 'Caroline' on July 26th, 2024.
=Jonah Marais Roth Frantzich=
Jonah Marais (born June 16, 1998), the eldest member of the group, grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota.{{Cite web|url=https://www.twincities.com/2017/11/29/stillwater-native-jonah-marais-and-why-dont-we-to-play-kdwb-jingle-ball/|title=From fan to boy band: Stillwater native Jonah Marais to play KDWB Jingle Ball|date=November 30, 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/stillwater-teen-is-online-star-in-the-making/286900921/|title=Stillwater teen is an online star in the making|website=Star Tribune|date=December 27, 2014 }} Before Why Don't We, Marais had a following on YouNow and released an album, When the Daylight's Gone, in 2016 and went on the 2014 DigiTour.[http://tigerbeat.com/2018/07/jonah-marais-fun-facts/ "10 Things You Didn't Know About Jonah Marais"] Tiger Beat Alongside Seavey, Marais co-wrote "I Got You" for TWICE in 2024.{{cite web |title='I GOT YOU' Writers Producers; Daniel Seavey, David Wilson, Jake Torrey, Jonah Marais, Lexxi Saal, dwilly |url=https://twitter.com/datanewstw/status/1753286353998217484?s=19 |website=X (formerly known as Twitter) |date=February 2, 2024 |access-date=February 2, 2024}} On June 7, 2024, Marais released two solo songs called
=Daniel James Seavey=
Daniel James Seavey (born April 2, 1999), born in Vancouver, Washington. He grew up in Portland, Oregon.{{Cite web|url=https://www.oregonlive.com/movies/2015/04/vancouvers_daniel_seavey_talks.html|title=Vancouver's Daniel Seavey talks about leaving 'American Idol' -- and his 16th birthday|first=Kristi Turnquist | The|last=Oregonian/OregonLive|date=April 3, 2015|website=oregonlive}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.oregonlive.com/movies/2015/01/american_idol_daniel_seavey_15.html|title='American Idol': Daniel Seavey, 15-year-old from Vancouver, talks about making it to Hollywood Week|first=Kristi Turnquist | The|last=Oregonian/OregonLive|date=January 31, 2015|website=oregonlive}} A main producer of the band, he can play over 20 instruments by ear.[https://people.com/music/why-dont-we-band-people-explains/ "Why Don't We: What to Know About the Hot New Boy Band"] People As a child, his father would take him to do street performances on the city's art walks.[http://tigerbeat.com/2018/07/daniel-seavey-fun-facts/ "10 Things You Didn't Know About Daniel Seavey"] Tiger Beat Seavey competed on season 14 of American Idol and finished in ninth place. He also has released multiple songs on his own including his newest singles "Bleed on Me", "Can We Pretend That We're Good?", "Runaway" and "I Tried".[https://www.capitalfm.com/features/why-dont-we-age-net-worth-names/ "Who Are "Why Don't We"? Age, Names, Girlfriends, Net Worth And More - Capital"] Capital FM The songs were featured on his debut EP
Tours
Headlining
- Taking You Tour (2017)
- Something Different Tour (2017)
- Invitation Tour (2018)
- 8 Letters Tour (2019)
Discography
{{Main|Why Don't We discography}}
- 8 Letters (2018)
- The Good Times and the Bad Ones (2021)
Awards and nominations
=iHeartRadio MMVAs=
=iHeartRadio Music Awards=
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| 2018
| Themselves
| Best Boy Band
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|rowspan="2"|2019
| Limelights
| Best Fan Army
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| Zack Caspary
| Favorite Tour Photographer
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|rowspan="2"|2020
| Limelights
| Best Fan Army
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| Zack Caspary
| Favorite Tour Photographer
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=MTV Europe Music Awards=
=MTV Video Music Awards=
=Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards=
=Radio Disney Music Awards=
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|rowspan="2"|2018
| Themselves
|rowspan="2" {{nom}}
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| "These Girls"
| Best Song to Lip Sync to
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=Teen Choice Awards=
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|rowspan="2"|2018
| Themselves
|rowspan="2" {{nom}}
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| "Trust Fund Baby"
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|rowspan="3"|2019
| Themselves
| Choice Music Group
| {{won}}
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| Themselves
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| "8 Letters"
| Choice Song: Group
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References
External links
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Category:2016 establishments in California
Category:Atlantic Records artists
Category:Musical groups established in 2016