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US5 is a multinational pop boy band. The band originated in 2005 on the German RTL II television reality show Big in America and debuted in June of the same year on Lou Pearlman’s Transcontinental label. US5 became successful throughout central Europe with their first album Here We Go and with several hit records thereafter.

Career

US5 enjoyed success gaining their first Gold Record in America from their first single called 'Maria' released in 2005. The same song went straight in at number 1 in Germany and became a huge summer hit in several other European countries. On the back of the success of 'Maria' their debut album titled 'Here We Go' released in October 2005, became a huge success gaining them Gold and Platinum records in Germany and Austria. To date, album has sold more than 2,5 millions.

In 2006, US5 did a string of school tours and various promotions up and down the UK. This coincided with the second season of 'Big In America' airing on UK's MTV channel. They released 'Maria' and it entered the UK top 40 at number 38. US5 continued their success in central Europe in 2006 and 2007.

Original member Mikel Johnson left the band for a solo career. He was replaced by Vince Tomas. In 2008, the remaining German member of the band, Chris Watrin also decided to leave the band.

US5 released their single 'The Boys Are Back' from the successful film 'High School Musical 3'. This was followed by a third studio album titled 'Around The World'.

At the end of 2008, the group welcomed another new member Cayce Clayton. With four of the five members now being American, the group decided to relocate to the USA.

The last line-up of US5 was Richie Stringini, Izzy Gallegos, Cayce Clayton, Jayson Pena all from the USA, and Jay Khan from England.

Band members

2005–Present: Christopher "Richie" Stringini (born November 28, 1986, in Wheaton, Illinois, United States)
2008–Present: Cayce Clayton (born December 3, 1988, in Atascadero, California, United States)
2005–Present: Izzy Gallegos (born September 19, 1983, in Stockton, California, United States)
2005–Present: Tariq Jay Khan (born 31 March 1981,in London, England, UK)
2009–Present: Jayson Pena (born 28 October 1990,in Harlem, New York,USA)

Former band members

2005–2007: Michael “Mikel” Johnson (born July 18, 1987, in Mainz, Germany)
2005–2008: Christoph “Chris” Watrin (born August 7, 1988, in Cologne, Germany)
2007-2009: Vincent “Vince” Tomas (born August 27, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio, United States)

Discography

Studio albums

Here We Go (2005)
In Control (2006)
Around the World (2008)
Back Again (2009)

Singles

Year	Title	Chart Positions^{[citation needed]}						Album
Year	Title	GER	AUT	SWI	UK	POL	EU	Album
2005	“Maria”	1	4	8	38	5	9	Here We Go
2005	“Just Because of You”	3	3	8	–	42	14	Here We Go
2006	“Come Back to Me Baby”	3	4	4	–	58	9	Here We Go – New Edition
	“Mama”	4	6	18	–	77	16	Here We Go – New Edition
	“In the Club”	2	2	15	–	1	13	In Control
2007	“One Night with You”	2	8	38	–	2	15	In Control
	“Rhythm of Life (Shake It Down)”	4	6	25	–	4	18	In Control - Reloaded
	“Too Much Heaven” (featuting Robin Gibb)	7	26	–	–	61	68	In Control - Reloaded
2008	“Round and Round”	7	17	72	–	–	–	Around the World
2008	“The Boys Are Back”	14	29	–	–	–	–	Around the World
2009	“Anytime”	-	-	–	–	–	–	Back Again

DVDs

US5 – The History (2005)
Here We Go – Live & Private (2006)
US5 – Live In Concert (2006)
US5 On Holiday (2008)

Awards and nominations

2005

Gold for - Maria“ (Germany)
Gold for - Maria“ (USA)
Gold for “Here We Go”
Platin for „Here We Go“
Goldener Bravo Otto to "Superband Pop"
Yam! Award "Superstar 2005" for Richie
German Radio Award als "Best Newcomer Male"
ADTV Music-Award for „Maria“

2006

XPress-Award "Goldener Pinguin" to "Best Band"
Platin for „Here We Go“ (Austria)
Gold for “US 5 - The History “
Jetix Kids Award "Best Band"
Goldener Bravo Otto "Superband Pop"

2007

Gold for 'Here we go' in Poland (10.000)
Gold for 'In Control' in Poland (more than 100,000)
Radio Regenbogen Award "Popgroup of the Year"
Steiger Award "Nachwuchs"
Goldene Kamera "Pop International Band"
Goldener Otto "Super Band Pop"
Vivalicious Style Award
Viva Comet in Polen "Superband // Show of the Year"
Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards "Favoriteband"
Jetix Kids Award "Best Band"

2008

Goldener Otto "Beste Band"
Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards "Favoriteband"
Jetix Kids Award "Best Band"

External links

US5.com Official website
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 '''US5''' is a multinational [[pop music|pop]] [[boy band]]. The band originated in 2005 on the [[Germany|German]] [[RTL II]] television [[reality show]] ''Big in America'' and debuted in June of the same year on [[Lou Pearlman]]’s Transcontinental [[label]]. US5 became successful throughout [[central Europe]] with their first album ''[[Here We Go (US5 album)|Here We Go]]'' and with several hit records thereafter.