Jonnie and Brookie
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Origin | San Diego, California, U.S. |
Genres | Pop rock |
Years active | 1998-present |
Labels | iShine Records, Bema Media, Provident Label Group |
Members | Jonnie Allen Brookie (Brooke) Allen |
Website | www.jonnieandbrookie.com |
Jonnie and Brookie is an American pop rock duo originating from Gilbert, Arizona.[1] The group is best known for winning the Radio Disney N.B.T. (Next Big Thing) contest in 2009[2][3][4][5] and performing at the Disney Channel Summer at Seas concert tour.[6][7]
Beginning (1998-2000)
Sisters Jonnie and Brookie Allen began creating and performing music at ages 5 and 3, respectively.[7] It was then that they created the group, Jonnie and Brookie, and began performing shows and concerts across the United States.[7] The group's debut album, titled No Snow for Christmas, was released independently in December 2000. Jonnie was 7 years old and Brookie was 5.[8]
Media and touring (2009-present)
In 2009, Jonnie and Brookie entered the Radio Disney N.B.T. (Next Big Thing) competition.[3] During that time, the group was chosen to perform at the Disney Channel Summer at Seas tour.[3] Other performers on the tour were Tiffany Thornton, Mitchel Musso, Debby Ryan, Alyson Stoner, Jason Earles, Jason Dolley and Nicole Gale Anderson.[9] Sometime later, the group won the N.B.T. (Next Big Thing) competition.
In 2009, the group was chosen to be a featured artist on Trinity Broadcasting Network's iShine KNECT, a Christian tween show hosted by Paige Armstrong.[10] In 2010, after the departure of Jasmine, Jonnie and Brookie performed the show's new theme song, which is still featured today in the show's second season.[10]
In 2011, Jonnie and Brookie continued to expand their fan base through the internet with YouTube. In June 2011, the duo created a new YouTube channel titled "TheJonnieandBrookie" that featured professionally created covers of popular artists such as Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, One Direction, and Katy Perry.
In Early 2012 They left ishine knect Because they cannot make it to season 4.
In 2012, Jonnie and Brookie continued to release covers by popular artists, while releasing four new singles: "Perfect Mine", "Sell Out", "When I Hear a Love Song" and "Hands Down".
In 2013, the group released covers by David Guetta and Robyn, also releasing a new single called "Talk About Love". They also performed at the NAMM music show.
Group members
Current members
- Jonnie Allen - vocals, guitar (1993)
- Brookie Allen - vocals, bass, additional guitar, keyboard (1995)
Discography
Released | Title | Label(s) |
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December 2000 | No Snow for Christmas | independent |
April 2002 | Let Freedom Ring | independent |
2004 | Make a Difference | independent |
2005 | Just Having Fun | independent |
2007 | What Girls Like | independent |
September 2, 2008 | For Better | iShine Records |
November 21, 2009 | This One's for You | iShine Records |
October 11, 2010 | Love Is Calling | iShine Records |
November 2012 | Until Next Time | independent |
References
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- ^ "Jonnie and Brookie - Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos". myspace.com. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, May 2009: ISHINE'S OWN JONNIE & BROOKIE NAMED RADIO DISNEY'S "NEXT BIG THING"". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 05-02-2011.
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- ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, April 2011: iShine Announces New MVP Format for Upcoming Music Releases". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
- ^ a b c "Jonnie and Brookie - iShineLIVE.com". ishinelive.com. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
- ^ "Jonnie & Brookie". jonnieandbrookie.com. Retrieved 05-08-2011.
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(help) - ^ 'Disney Channel Summer at Sea' enlists stars but no Miley Cyrus - The TV Guy - Orlando Sentinel Archived 2011-11-02 at the Wayback Machine orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved 05-13-2011.
- ^ a b "iShine Knect - iShineLIVE.com". ishinelive.com. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
External links
- American Christian musical groups
- Christian pop groups
- American girl groups
- American female singer-songwriters
- American child singers
- American child musicians
- Singing talent show winners
- Singers from Arizona
- 21st-century American composers
- Sibling musical duos
- American female pop singers
- American pop rock music groups
- American pop rock singers
- American singer-songwriters
- American rock songwriters
- Child pop musicians
- Participants in American reality television series
- Musical groups established in 1998
- American pop singers
- Songwriters from Arizona
- 21st-century women singers