SHeDAISY

SHeDAISY

SHeDAISY is an American country music group composed of three Osborn sisters: Kristyn Robyn (b. August 24, 1970), Kelsi Marie (b. November 21, 1974), and Kassidy Lorraine Osborn (b. October 30, 1976). They were raised near Magna, Utah, a town outside Salt Lake City. Their albums are released on the Disney-owned label, Lyric Street Records.

History

Sometimes referred to colloquially as "The Sisters K," the trio began singing at an early age, performing for relatives in their hometown of Magna, Utah. They sold tickets to neighborhood shows and sang to the residents of local retirement homes. Eventually, they performed the National Anthem at Utah Jazz home games. After moving to Nashville, Tennessee, they worked similar shifts at different department stores since they had to share one car, which they collectively owned.

SHeDAISY singing the National Anthem during opening ceremonies for the official homeporting of the USS Ronald Reagan on July 23, 2004.

The group, whose name is derived from a Native American (Navajo) word meaning "my little sister," and the capitalization is designed to make sure it stands out and is pronounced sha-DAY-zee and not SHEE-day-zee.

Kassidy is the primary lead vocalist of the group. Kelsi's specialty is high harmony.

Kristyn has co-written or written all of their songs, except "God Bless the American Housewife."

The girls pride themselves in constructing some of the most complex three-part harmonies in country music, using their voices as instruments in an attempt to make complicated harmonies and counter-melodies sound amazingly natural.

The girls are just as well-known in the industry for their physical beauty. Kristyn was named one of the sexiest women in country music by CMT in 2004.

Each of the girls is also known and distinguished from one another by their hair colors. Kassidy is the brunette, Kelsi is the redhead, and Kristyn is the blonde. They are famous for their fan-friendly personalities.

Recording Career

The Early Days

They signed with their record company Lyric Street in 1997. However, they previously had a record deal with RCA, in 1989, and recorded an album with the label. Although the album itself was never released, a 7-inch 45 single was produced in 1989 with the songs 'Only On The Radio' and 'Hug Buddy.' At the time the single was recorded, the girls were known as 'The Osborn Sisters.' They also briefly went by the name 'The Violets.'

1999-2001: The Beginning

SHeDAISY's debut album, The Whole SHeBANG, was released in 1999. Their debut single, 'Little Good-byes' was an instant smash, cracking the Top 5 on Billboard's Country Singles chart. Follow-up singles 'This Woman Needs' and 'I Will...But' made the Top 10 and cemented SHeDAISY as a consistent, legitimate country act. 'Lucky 4 You' was released and just missed the Top 10, peaking at #11.

Award nominations piled in from all the major award shows and SHeDAISY landed performances on the CMA awards, AMA awards and the ACM awards. Their very own Christmas special A SHeVERY Merry Christmas was one of the most-watched specials on TNN in 2000 and their very own live concert special on CMT, All Access: SHeDAISY, quickly became the highest-rated concert special on the network.

The girls released a critically-acclaimed Christmas album Brand New Year in September 2000. The video for 'Deck The Halls' featured characters from popular Disney movies, including Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. The album made it all the way to the Top 10 on Billboard's Country Albums chart and was the second-best selling Christmas disc of the year.

In 2001, the touching ballad 'Still Holding Out For You' was sent to country radio. Kristyn wrote the song with pop icon Richard Marx, who she idolized growing up. The song reached the Top 30.

Eventually, The Whole SHeBANG sold 2 million copies and was certified double platinum. SHeDAISY was officially a player in the industry.

While the girls were hard at work creating The Whole SHeBANG's follow-up, Lyric Street released a remix album titled, The Whole SHeBANG: All MiXed Up in late 2001. The remixes were mostly pop-rock leaning and sales were disappointing.

2002-2003: The Knock On The Sky experiment and the SHeFLIP

The girls released their second album of original material, Knock On The Sky, in 2002. Though the album made its debut at number 3 on Billboard's country album chart, its singles did not fare as well as their debut album. Lead-single 'Get Over Yourself' was considered to be a 'man-bashing' song by most radio programmers and was slow to make an impact. Lyric Street quickly pulled the plug on it and told radio to stop playing the single and start playing another song, 'Mine All Mine.' This move is known by SHeDAISY fans as the dreaded "SHeFLIP." The song was shipped to radio in May 2002 and due to confusion at country radio over which new single to play, did not fare any better than 'Get Over Yourself.' Neither song ever really had a chance, and both barely cracked the Top 30. As a result, the album quickly fell off the charts, selling less than 400,000 copies.

Despite the low sales numbers, Knock on The Sky is widely considered SHeDAISY's strongest and most artistic album, and the girls often refer to it as their favorite.

'Mine All Mine' was also featured on the soundtrack for the film Sweet Home Alabama in 2002. A video with clips from the feature film was released and did well at CMT.

On January 2, 2003, SHeDAISY sang 'I Will...But' at the half-time show of the FedEx Orange Bowl as well as the National Anthem.

2004-2005: Sweet Right Here

The sisters of SHeDAISY took a break from the music business where they contemplated giving up music all together. The low sales numbers for Knock On The Sky coupled with radio's harsh reaction to their singles left the girls stung and shell-shocked. However, after a year away and some rejuvinated motivation, SHeDAISY returned with the single 'Passenger Seat.' The song was an immediate success, reaching number 12 on Billboard in June 2004. The song reached the Top 10 on the now merged Radio & Records magazine country chart.

Sweet Right Here was released on June 8, 2004. The album gave SHeDAISY their highest one-week sales total ever, selling over 42,000 copies in its first week and making its debut at #2 on the Country Albums Chart, also a SHeDAISY record.

Follow-up single, the inspirational soldier family anthem 'Come Home Soon' also reached the Top 15 and helped launch the Come Home Soon bracelets , which helped raise money for the Red Cross. The video also became one of the most-requested videos on GAC, reaching #1 on the fan-voted weekly Top 20 countdown for two weeks.

2004 also was the year in which Kristyn got her first big-time opportunity as a songwriter for another artist. LeAnn Rimes recorded a song Kristyn co-wrote with Jason Deere titled 'I Dare You' and included it on her 2005 album, This Woman. SHeDAISY also included their version of the song on Sweet Right Here.

In January of 2005 SHeDAISY and Lyric Street took a chance when they released the album's final single, 'Don't Worry 'Bout A Thing.' The song poked fun at the troubles in the girls' past, including lines like: 'Ever been misunderstood, misused or misled/Ever Knock(ed) On The Sky and had it fall on your head...Or seen your ex suckin' face with a little brunette...Ever found your last record in the bargain bin.' The song's message, however, was undeniably relatable, and the song caught on with listeners. 'Don't Worry 'Bout A Thing' became SHeDAISY's first Top 10 single in over 4 years in August 2005. The song helped Sweet Right Here reach Gold status, selling over 600,000 copies. The song is now a fan favorite and has become SHeDAISY's signature song.

SHeDAISY was back and now had more appreciation and love for what they do than ever before. They were determined to not fall off the map again like they had after Knock On The Sky and set at work with producer John Shanks on their fourth studio album in late 2005.

2006-present: Fortuneteller's Melody

Fortuneteller's Melody was released in 2006 along with the lead single 'I'm Taking The Wheel.' Expectations for the single were high after the success of Sweet Right Here, but with the unfortunate holiday season timing of the single release, radio's reception of the song was surprisingly lukewarm, and it stalled in the Top 25.

The album had a strong first week, selling over 36,000 copies and landing at #6 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The success would not continue, however, and the album was out of the Top 40 in less than three months.

After the Top 40 single, 'In Terms Of Love,' no more songs from the album were released.

A video for album track 'God Bless The American Housewife,' a tune recorded for Music from and Inspired by Desperate Housewives, was filmed in California and released to GAC and CMT.

In 2006, when Kelsi became pregnant, the youngest Osborn sister, Karli, took her place for the Fortunteller's Melody summer tour.

SHeDAISY recorded a cover of Bonnie Raitt's 'Something to Talk About' for the soundtrack to The Guardian in 2006.

Kristyn (along with Russell Broom) also co-wrote "Counterfeit Heart" with Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden and sang background vocals on three songs that appear on Jann's "Uncover Me" album released in 2006.

Kassidy and Kristyn toured with Jann Arden in nine Canadian cities (12 show dates) during April 2007. Kelsi rejoined the group for their US tour, which began in May 2007. Kristyn left the tour in May 2007 to stay in Nashville and write songs for their upcoming studio album. Karli filled in for her for more than 30 dates.

In 2007, American Idol newcomer Carmen Rasmusen recorded a song entitled 'Stranded,' which was written by Kristyn and Jason Deere.

The girls of SHeDAISY are featured in the 2008 Life Blooms calendar from the Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation.

SHeDAISY will be releasing a new album in 2008 with a new single expected early that same year.

Family & Personal Life

SHeDAISY are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kelsi is in charge of the Young Women's organization in her ward.

The sisters are from a family of six children (four sisters and two brothers). Their other siblings are Clayton, Cade, and Karli.

Kelsi is the only married sister, having been married to Steve Simpson for eight years. They had twin girls, Savannah Marie and Adyson Amilia, in July 2006.

Kristyn was previously married to Joel Stevenett for eight years until their divorce in 2002.

Kassidy was involved in a two year romance with Rascal Flatts' member Joe Don Rooney. The relationship ended in 2004.

Award nominations/wins

• 1999: American Music Awards: Favorite New artist (Country) Nominee
• 1999: Grammy Awards: Best Country Vocal Performance duo/group “Little Good-byes” Nominee
• 1999: CMT Video Awards: Rising Star Winner
• 1999: Billboard Music Video Awards: Best New Artist Clip for "Little Good-byes" Winner
• 2000: American Music Award: Best New Country Artist Nominee
• 2000: Academy of Country Music: Top New Duo/Group Nominee
• 2000: Country Music Association: Horizon Award Nominee
• 2001: American Music Award: Favorite Band, Duo or Group (Country) Nominee
• 2001: TNN & CMT Country Weekly Awards: Discovery Award Nominee
• 2001: TNN & CMT Country Weekly Awards: Fast Track Award Nominee
• 2002: American Music Award: Best Country Duo/Group Nominee
• 2004: People's Choice Awards: Favorite Country Group of the Year Nominee

Discography

Albums

• The Whole SHeBANG (11 May 1999)
• Brand New Year (26 September 2000) (Christmas album)
• The Whole SHeBANG: All Mixed Up (25 September 2001) (Remixed version of The Whole SHeBANG)
• Knock On The Sky (25 June 2002)
• Sweet Right Here (8 June 2004)
• Fortuneteller's Melody (14 March 2006)

Singles

Year	Song	US Country	US Hot 100	Album
1999	"Little Good-Byes"	3	43	The Whole SHeBANG
1999	"This Woman Needs"	9	57	The Whole SHeBANG
1999	"Deck the Halls"A	37	61	Brand New Year
2000	"I Will... But"	2	43	The Whole SHeBANG
2000	"Lucky 4 You (Tonight I'm Just Me)"	11	79	The Whole SHeBANG
2000	"Jingle Bells"A	44		Brand New Year
2001	"Still Holding Out For You"	27		The Whole SHeBANG
2002	"Get Over Yourself"	27		Knock on the Sky
2002	"Mine All Mine"	28		Knock on the Sky
2004	"Passenger Seat"	12	66	Sweet Right Here
2004	"Come Home Soon"	14	75	Sweet Right Here
2005	"Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing"	7	59	Sweet Right Here
2006	"I'm Taking the Wheel"	22	114	Fortuneteller's Melody
2006	"In Terms of Love"	31		Fortuneteller's Melody

^AAlbum cut, charted from unsolicited play.

External links

• SHeDAISY Official Web site
• Lyric Street Records Official Web site
• SHeDAISY's MySpace Web site