Tigirlily

Tigirlily

Tigirlily, a wet plate collodion photograph of Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh by Shane Balkowitsch
Background information
Origin Hazen, North Dakota
Genres Country, Pop, and Folk
Years active 3 Years
Labels Tigirlily (Independent)
Website tigirlily.com
Members Krista Slaubaugh (Vocals, Guitar)
Kendra Slaubaugh (Vocals)

Tigirlily is an American musical duo formed in Hazen, North Dakota and consisting of singer-songwriters and sisters Kendra Slaubaugh (born January 1, 1996) and Krista Slaubaugh (born April 26, 1998). Tigirlily was selected as the best original country band in 2015 at the North Dakota Music Awards, as well as best song, best video, best stage song and the U Rock Award. Tigirlily debuted their first album in 2013 and their second and third albums in 2014.Their latest EP “Victory” charted at #33 in the Top Country Albums on iTunes and #4 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Among others, Tigirlily has worked with Colin Thomas from Imagine Records, Louis Newman and Greg Strizek of Verge Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, Eric Thayne, and Chris Commisso.[1][2]

History

Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh are the daughters of Kendall and Brenda Slaubaugh. Kendra was born in Racine, Wisconsin and Krista in Hazen, North Dakota. They have a younger sister Karli. Kendra and Krista began singing and performing in church at an early age. They began to harmonize together and started writing original material with Krista accompanying the two on guitar. Vast and positive responses to their performances posted on social media convinced the sisters to pursue careers as professional musicians. The duo initially called themselves Tigirlily because they felt it captured their essence of being both tenacious and alluring, with Krista being the former and Kendra being the latter. The name was modified on December 22, 2012 to also capture their appreciation and respect of "girl power."[3] Krista Slaubaugh plays guitar on all recordings and at the band's live shows. The duo also employs back up musicians from both North Dakota and Nashville for studio work and live performances.

Influences

Tigirlily's sound is a blend of country, pop and folk. Influences include Maroon 5, The Civil Wars, Taylor Swift, Sarah McLachlan, Gwen Sebastian, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and The Beatles.[4]

Awards and Performances

Tigirlily have performed alongside various artists such as Big and Rich, Love and Theft, and national acts Thompson Square, Gwen Sebastian, and Chris Cagle. Their live shows draw large crowds while a strong social media presence has allowed them to build an international fan base.[5] Tigirlily has performed at Gramercy Theater in New York City, NY, the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN and The House of Blues in Dallas, TX as part of the Nash Next top 10 tour, performed at the North Dakota Governor's Inaugural Celebration, sang the National Anthem for the Professional Bull Riders organization,World of Outlaws, and for University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University, and Minot State University events. They were recently awarded American Patriot plaques for their support of soldiers and veterans. They were also awarded best original country band, best song, best video, best stage show, and the U Rock awards (band that gives back) at the 2015 North Dakota Music Awards and best original country band, best song, best video, and breakout artist at the 2016 North Dakota Music Awards.

Tigirlily Discography

Singles

Albums

  1. Don't Worry 'bout Tomorrow
  2. Other Half
  3. Just Another Breakup Song
  4. Frozen
  5. Love and Learn
  6. Just Another Pretty Face
  7. Better End
  8. Good Place To Start
  9. Breaking Soul
  10. Dream Hard
  11. Gone
  12. I Won't Let You Go
  1. Song Of Us
  2. Why I Love You This Way
  3. Victory
  4. Pretty Girls
  5. Summertime
  6. A Little Fun

References

  1. ↑ "Hazen's Tigirlily spends summer learning music business".
  2. ↑ "Tigirlily’s in bloom".
  3. ↑ "‘TIGIRLILY’ ARE A NORTH DAKOTA BORN DUO WHO HAS HAD A LOVE FOR MUSIC SINCE THEY WERE KIDS AND BEING SISTERS IT WAS AN EASY CHOICE TO FORM AND GET THEIR MUSIC HEARD.".
  4. ↑ "Sisters hit the stage in Mandan".
  5. ↑ "Tigirlily works with heavy-hitters on new release".

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