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'''American Authors''' is an American [[Rock music|rock]] band based in [[New York City]] and who are signed to [[Island Records]].<ref>http://www.islandrecords.com/artists/</ref> They are best known for their singles "[[Best Day of My Life]]" and "[[Believer (American Authors song)|Believer]]" from their album ''[[Oh, What a Life (album)|Oh, What a Life]].''
'''American Authors''' is an American [[Rock music|rock]] band based in [[New York City]] and who are signed to [[Island Records]].<ref>http://www.islandrecords.com/artists/</ref> They are best known for their singles "[[Best Day of My Life]]" and "[[Believer (American Authors song)|Believer]]" from their album ''[[Oh, What a Life (album)|Oh, What a Life]].'' <ref>{{cite web |url=http://records1001.wordpress.com/2014/12/04/american-authors-oh-what-a-life/ |title=American Authors / Oh, What A Life |publisher=1001 Records |accessdate=2014-12-20}}</ref>


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 08:08, 20 December 2014

This article is about the band. For a list of American-born authors, see List of American novelists.
American Authors
Also known asThe Blue Pages (2006–2012)[1]
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresIndie rock
Years active2006–present
LabelsMercury, Island
MembersZac Barnett
James Adam Shelley
Dave Rublin
Matt Sanchez
Websiteweareamericanauthors.com

American Authors is an American rock band based in New York City and who are signed to Island Records.[2] They are best known for their singles "Best Day of My Life" and "Believer" from their album Oh, What a Life. [3]

History

2007–11: Early years

The members of American Authors met each other while attending Berklee College of Music in 2006.[4] The quartet spent their first years in Boston recording and performing music under the name the Blue Pages and recorded Anthropology and Rich With Love. In May 2010 the band opened up for Cash Cash on the Robots In High-Tops tour.[5][6] In 2010, the band relocated to Brooklyn. On December 1, 2010, the Blue Pages independently released their single "Run Back Home" on iTunes.[7]

2012–present: Name change, Mercury Records and American Authors

In 2012, the group changed their name to American Authors. Their debut single, "Believer," garnered attention through alternative rock radio.[8] Their second single, "Best Day of My Life", was featured in, among other things, a Lowe's television advertisement in the United States, a Hyundai television advertisement in the United Kingdom, a Telecom New Zealand advertisement,[9] a trailer for the film Delivery Man, PES 2015 video game, the opening sequence for ESPN's 2013 World Series of Poker coverage, a trailer for the film Earth to Echo, a trailer for the film How to Train Your Dragon 2, a trailer for the film Humpback Whales 3D, and a trailer for the film St. Vincent.[10] In January 2013, the band was signed to Mercury Records.[11]

American Authors released their self-titled debut EP on August 27, 2013.[12] Their song "Hit It" is featured on the FIFA 14 video game.[10] Their song "Best Day of My Life" was used in an MLB Fan Cave commercial and is the title music of Sky Sports News' My Special Day feature. It has also been featured in a television spot for the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, in an episode of the television show The Vampire Diaries, and in wedding,[13] sports[14] and other[15][16] videos. The song was ranked number one on Billboard's chart of Adult Pop Songs for 2014.[17] Their song "Home" was featured in a movie trailer for the movie This Is Where I Leave You and in a video honoring troops and their families.[18] In 2013, American Authors won Overall Grand Prize in the 18th Annual USA Songwriting Competition with their song "Believer". The group was number nine on Billboard's chart of Top New Artists for 2014.[19]

TV appearances

The group's appearances on television have included: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (September 2013), "Big Morning Buzz Live on VH1" (October 2013), "The Carrie Diaries on the CW" (November 2013), "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (November 2013), "Live with Kelly and Michael" (December 2013, March 2014), "Late Night" (October 2013, June 2014), "The Today Show" (January 2014), "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (February 2014), "Conan" (March 2014), "Late Night with Seth Meyers" (March 2014), "Good Day New York" (March 2014), "Kids' Choice Awards" on Nickelodeon (March 2014), "Good Morning America" (April 2014), "Canada AM" (June 2014), "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (June 2014) "Late Show with David Letterman" (July 2014), "MDA Show of Strength Telethon" (August 2014), "Especiales Telehit" (September 2014), "X Factor Australia" (September 2014), "You Oughta Know Live in Concert" on VH1 (November 2014), and "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" on NBC (November 2014).

Tours

The group has also toured in Europe, and in Australia and New Zealand.

Festivals and concerts

The group has appeared at various music festivals and concerts, including: Lollapalooza,[20] SXSW Music Festival,[21] Firefly Music Festival,[22] Reading Festival,[23] Leeds Festival,[24] Bunbury Music Festival,[25] Freakfest,[26] First Friday Food Truck Festival,[27] Chipotle Cultivate Festival,[28] Skate and Surf Festival,[29] Common Ground Festival,[30] Pukkelpop,[31] Highfield Festival,[32] SWR3 New Pop Festival,[33] Suburbia Music Festival,[34] Alice's Now & Zen Fest,[35] Dixie Fest,[36] Summer Ends Music Festival,[37] Gampel Open Air Music Festival,[38] Malmofestivalen,[39] Red, Hot & Boom,[40] KROQ Weenie Roast,[41] 107.9 The End's Jingle Ball,[42] Big Guava Festival,[43] Ticket to the Star 106.5 Holiday Soiree,[44] Mix 104.9's 9th Annual Chris-Mix,[45] 105.1 The Buzz Deck the Hall Ball,[46] Mix 106.5's Very Merry Mixer,[47] Q104 Holiday Ho Show,[48] KS95 Live 95 Concert,[49] Mix 104.1 Not So Silent Night,[50] Fresh 102.7 Holiday Jam,[51] Pet-a-Palooza,[52] Q98-Five Christmas Bash,[53] Mix 107.9 Christmix Concert,[54] Mix 94.1 Holiday Show,[55] Mix 96-5 Twas the Week before Xmas Concert[56] and No Snow Ball[57][58]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[59] 		US
Rock
[60] 		AUS
[61] 		AUT
[62] 		CAN
[63] 		GER
[64] 		UK
[65]
Oh, What a Life 15 3 35 58 12 68 26

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[59] 		US
Rock
[60]
American Authors
  • Released: August 27, 2013
  • Label: The Island Def Jam Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download
 156 42

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[66] 		US
Adult
[67] 		US
Rock
[68] 		AUS
[61] 		AUT
[62] 		CAN
[69] 		GER
[64] 		NZ
[70] 		SWE
[71] 		UK
[65]
"Believer" 2013 121 12 15 — — — — — — — Oh, What a Life
"Best Day of My Life" 11 1 2 10 20 5 34 13 10 17
"Trouble" 2014 — — 44 — — — — — — —
"Luck" — — — — — — — — — —
"In a Big Country"
(with The Mowgli's) 		— — — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Band members

  • Zac Barnett – lead vocals, guitar (2006–present)
  • James Adam Shelley – lead guitar, banjo, mandolin, backing vocals (2006–present)
  • Dave Rublin – bass, keyboard, backing vocals (2006–present)
  • Matt Sanchez – drums, backing vocals (2006–present)

Barnett grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Shelley grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, Rublin grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey, and Sanchez grew up in San Antonio, Texas.[75][76]

See also

References

  1. ^ The Blue Pages on Myspace
  2. ^ http://www.islandrecords.com/artists/
  3. ^ "American Authors / Oh, What A Life". 1001 Records. Retrieved 2014-12-20. {{cite web}}: no-break space character in |title= at position 30 (help)
  4. ^ American Authors Interview January 12, 2013
  5. ^ http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1598531
  6. ^ http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=55584
  7. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/run-back-home-single/id405545773
  8. ^ A-Sides with Jon Chattman: Tres! American Authors, Hunter Valentine, and Clementine & The Galaxy Huffington Post December 12, 2012
  9. ^ 2013 Telecom NZ Advertisement
  10. ^ a b "Round Hill Music". http://roundhillmusic.com/placements/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  11. ^ AMERICAN AUTHORS SIGN TO MERCURY RECORDS January 31, 2013
  12. ^ We’re releasing our debut EP in August!
  13. ^ "Wedding video". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWDfkt7S3GU. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  14. ^ "Red Sox". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR97E41pZdY. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  15. ^ "Tagalog version". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl5IxqM7sg4. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  16. ^ "Baby sea turtles". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1djQBVjJbY. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  17. ^ "Adult Pop Songs". http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/adult-pop-songs. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  18. ^ "Honoring our troops". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZYWYRZwxUs&feature=youtu.be. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
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  20. ^ "Lollapalooza". http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/?story=21689066. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  21. ^ "SXSW". http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2014-03-19/american-authors-autocamera-sxsw/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  22. ^ "Firefly". http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2014-07-03/american-authors-firefly/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  23. ^ "Reading". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FECHQfhPPEA. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  24. ^ "Leeds". http://www.leedsfestival.com/photos/083f3fec-2bf8-11e4-bb7d-8293f4fa3655. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  25. ^ "Bunbury". http://www.bunburyfestival.com/alumni-2013/bands/american-authors. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  26. ^ "Freakfest". http://host.madison.com/daily-cardinal/atmosphere-american-authors-to-headline-freakfest/article_fc10e574-3cf3-11e4-b264-d35ab8283be9.html. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  27. ^ "First Friday". http://indianapolis.eventful.com/events/first-friday-food-truck-festival-american-a-/E0-001-055689016-7. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  28. ^ "Chipotle". http://chipotlecultivate.com/cities/san-francisco/#music. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  29. ^ "Skate and Surf". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWHu9-jS0k8. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  30. ^ "Common Ground". http://americajr.com/entertainment/commonground2013.html. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  31. ^ "Pukkelpop". http://www.pukkelpop.be/en/bands/american-authors/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  32. ^ "Highfield". http://www.festivalsearcher.com/festivals.aspx?festival_id=highfield_festival. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  33. ^ "SWR3". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjti_Ro5W0E. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  34. ^ "Suburbia". http://suburbiamusicfest.com/line-up/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  35. ^ "Alice's". http://bammagazine.com/alices-now-zen-has-come-and-gone/#.VI3xd88tHRY. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  36. ^ "Dixie". http://smithstix.com/events/item/root/dixiefest. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  37. ^ "Summer Ends". http://www.summerendsmusicfestival.info/band-lineup. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  38. ^ "Open Air". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5_FiZB-RCo. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  39. ^ "Malmo". http://malmofestivalen.se/program/event/2329. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  40. ^ "Red, Hot & Boom". http://4thofjulyorlando.com/fireworks/red-hot-and-boom/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  41. ^ "KROQ". http://kroq.cbslocal.com/photo-galleries/2014/06/02/weenie-roast-2014-interviews/weenie-roast-2014-interview-american-authors/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  42. ^ "107.9". http://kdnd.radiotown.com/JingleBall2013/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  43. ^ "Big Guava". http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/american-authors/2014/midflorida-credit-union-amphitheatre-tampa-fl-63c31687.html. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  44. ^ "Holiday Soiree". http://www.getmyperks.com/deal/sacramento/star-1065-holiday-soiree. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  45. ^ "Chris-Mix". http://www.sonomacounty.com/sonoma-events/mix-1049s-9th-annual-chris-mix. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  46. ^ "Deck the Hall". http://www.getmyperks.com/deal/portland/1051-the-buzz-deck-the-hall-ball-2014. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  47. ^ "Very Merry Mixer". http://www.mymix1065.com/pages/17747608.php. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  48. ^ "Holiday Ho Show". http://q104.cbslocal.com/photo-galleries/2014/12/08/holiday-ho-show-2014-daughtry-andy-grammer-and-american-authors-cleveland-house-of-blues-december-8-2014/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  49. ^ "KS95". http://www.ks95.com/live-95-american-authors/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  50. ^ "Not So Silent Night". http://mix1041.cbslocal.com/tag/not-so-silent-night/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  51. ^ "102.7". http://www.beacontheatre.com/events/2014/december/fresh-holiday-jam.html. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  52. ^ "Pet-a-Palooza". http://1059sunnyfm.cbslocal.com/2012/09/14/music/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  53. ^ "Q98 Five". http://www.ralstonarena.com/events/detail/gavin-degraw. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  54. ^ "107.9". http://mymix1079.com/events/mix-107-9-christmix-concert-feat-lindsey-stirling-w-american-authors-and-andy-grammar/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  55. ^ "Mix 94.1". http://www.wherevent.com/detail/American-Authors-MIX-941-Holiday-Show. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  56. ^ "Mix 96-5". http://events.mix965houston.cbslocal.com/. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  57. ^ "No Snow Ball". https://miznerparkamphitheater.frontgatetickets.com/event/59nzv72icani9ie5. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
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