With three siblings in the band, The Band Perry sometimes has three differing opinions about things, but they say Reid has figured out a way to get what he really wants. It’s called “Working on the wear down.” Younger brother Neil explains, “Working on the wear down is a process that Reid goes through. Basically, he forms an opinion in his hard head and he starts letting that thought continue to simmer for about 30 minutes to an hour. He will just keep saying the same thing over and over again until we finally cave into his idea.”
Kimberly says it’s pretty effective because, “Sometimes we just cave in because we just want him to stop talking about it. And so … when we’re weak, we’ll agree and he wins.”
One thing Reid didn’t have to wear down his siblings about is The Band Perry’s latest single. They all agreed it was the best first choice to release from their forthcoming third album, which they’re currently working on.
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The Band Perry – Reid wear down :33
Kimberly – “One of Reid’s secret talents is what we like to call …”
Kimberly and Neil – “Working on the wear down.”
Kimberly – “Explain.”
Neil – “Working on the wear down is a process that Reid goes through. Basically, he forms an opinion in his hard head and he starts letting that thought continue to …”
Kimberly – “Simmer.”
Neil – “Simmer for about 30 minutes to an hour. He will just keep saying the same thing over and over again until we finally cave into his idea.”
Kimberly – “But sometimes we just cave in because we just want him to stop talking about it. And so …”
Neil – “That’s usually why we cave in.”
Kimberly – “Working on the wear down. When we’re weak, we’ll agree and he wins.”
WHAT THEY’RE DOING THIS WEEK – OCTOBER 5, 2015 – MONDAY
The Band Perry’s next show will be in Durant, Oklahoma on October 16 at the Choctaw Grand Theater.
The video for their new single “Live Forever” that the trio co-wrote can be seen here.
2015 CMA NOMINEES – THE BAND PERRY
Vocal Group of the Year – The Band Perry
The 49th Annual CMA Awards will be handed out live on ABC TV on November 4, 2015.
THE BAND PERRY– JUST THE FACTS
MEMBERS: Siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry.
HOMETOWN: Greenville, Tennessee
KIMBERLY’S HUSBAND: Kimberly’s husband is pro baseball player J.P. Arencibia. They were married on June 12, 2014.
LATEST ALBUM: PIONEER – RELEASED: April 2, 2013 – Working on new project that should be out in November of this year.
CURRENT SINGLE: “Live Forever”
GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT: May 19, 2012
RECENT TWEETS:
The Band Perry @thebandperry Oct 3
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The Band Perry @thebandperry Oct 3
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The Band Perry @thebandperry Oct 1
HAPPY #OCTOBER!!! @kimberlyperry @theneilperry @TheReidPerry https://twitter.com/thebandperry/status/649693638251778048/photo/1
THE BAND PERRY – AWARD WINS
2011 – Academy of Country Music Awards – Top New Vocal Duo or Group
2011 – Academy of Country Music Awards – Top New Artist
2011 – CMT Music Awards – USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year — “If I Die Young”
2011 – CMT Music Awards – Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award
2011 – Country Music Association Awards – New Artist of the Year
2011 – Country Music Association Awards – Single of the Year — “If I Die Young”
2011 – Country Music Association Awards – Song of the Year — “If I Die Young”
2013 – Academy of Country Music Awards – Top Vocal Group
2015 – GRAMMY Awards – Best Country Duo/Group Performance – “Gentle On My Mind”