The Band Perry’s #1 HIT “IF I DIE YOUNG” REACHES DOUBLE PLATINUM!

The long weekend is known as the official kick-off to summer and the news came as The Band Perry launched into several headlining dates on Tim McGraw's Emotional Traffic Tour. As summer continues, so too will the high-energy shows as the band celebrates additional accolades.  

“It’s been an amazing year! ‘If I Die Young,’ has an inspirational message that so many have embraced and we are humbled that it has impacted so many people. This is truly an honor,” said The Band Perry.
 
“I would like to say congratulations to The Band Perry and the entire team for yet another incredible sales accolade,” said Nashville Republic President, Jimmy Harnen.
 
On June 2, they will perform as part of the VH1 Save The Music SONGWRITERS MUSIC SERIES, Presented by STARBURST®. The Series kicked off in New York with Glee star, Matthew Morrison, continues with The Band Perry in Nashville and will travel to Los Angeles for a yet-to-be-announced performance. Tickets for the exclusive event in Nashville are available at http://vh1savethemusic.com/node/5507.  
 
Currently, the music video for “If I Die Young,” is poised for success during the 2011 CMT Music Awards where The Band Perry has three nominations, including Video of the Year, Group of the Year and USAWEEKEND Breakthrough Video of the Year. Voting takes place online at CMT.com through June 7. The awards show will air LIVE from Nashville on Wednesday, June 8 on CMT and CMT.com.
 
As the band dedicates much of the summer months to touring (dates below), the accolades continue. The Band Perry recently earned their first ACM Awards for New Duo or Group of the Year and the coveted, fan-voted New Artist of the Year. Their current single, "You Lie," is their fastest-rising to date and is now a Top 10 hit. This is the third single off their self-titled debut album, which was released in October 2010, and certified Gold just four months later. The Band Perry is currently on Tim McGraw’s Emotional Traffic Tour and will join Keith Urban on the road in September.
 
SUMMER DATES BELOW – FOR MORE ON THE BAND PERRY, VISIT thebandperry.com:
6/3/2011 – PHOENIX, AZ – Cricket Wireless Pavilion (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/4/2011 – SAN BERNARDINO, CA – San Manuel Amphitheatre (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/5/2011 – SAN DIEGO, CA – Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/9/2011 – FRESNO, CA – Save Mart Center (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/10/2011 – SACRAMENTO, CA – Sleep Train Amphitheatre (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/11/2011 – MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/16/2011 – BOISE, ID – Idaho Center (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/17/2011 – PORTLAND, OR – Sleep Country Amphitheatre (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/18/2011 – GEORGE, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/22/2011 – OSHKOSH, WI – Country USA Festival
6/23/2011 – RICHLAND CENTER, WI – Krouskop Park
6/24/2011 – DETROIT, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/25/2011 – DARIEN LAKE, NY – Darien Lake PAC (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/26/2011 – LONDON, ONTARIO – John Labatt Center (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/27/2011 – HAMILTON, ONTARIO – Copps Coliseum (w/ Tim McGraw)
6/30/2011 – KANSA CITY, MO – Kansas City Power and Light District
7/1/2011 – HILLSBORO, OH – Hillsboro Festival of The Bells
7/2/2011 – ROGERSVILLE, TN – Rogersville 4th Of July Celebration Festival
7/3/2011 – LOUISVILLE, KY – Louisville Waterfront Park
7/8/2011 – RALEIGH, NC – Time Warner Cable Pavilion (w/ Tim McGraw)
7/9/2011 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Virginia Beach Amphitheatre (w/ Tim McGraw)
7/10/2011 – BETHEL, NY – Bethel Woods Pavilion (w/ Tim McGraw)
7/15/2011 – SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OH – Jamboree In The Hills
7/16/2011 – CHICAGO, IL – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre (w/ Tim McGraw)
7/17/2011 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Verizon Wireless Music Center (w/ Tim McGraw)
7/18/2011 – BARDSTOWN, KY – J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre
7/22/2011 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – Susquehanna Bank Center (w/ Tim McGraw)
7/23/2011 – UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun (w/ Tim McGraw)
7/24/2011 – BOSTON, MA – Comcast Center (w/ Tim McGraw)
7/27/2011 – GOSHEN, IN – Elkhart County 4-H Fair
7/29/2011 – HOLMDEL, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center (w/ Tim McGraw)
7/28/2011 – HARRINGTON, DE – Delaware State Fair
7/30/2011 – PITTSBURGH, PA – First Niagara Pavilion (w/ Tim McGraw)
7/31/2011 – CINCINNATI, OH – Riverbend Music Center (w/ Tim McGraw)
8/2/2011 – HARRISON, MI – Clare County Fair
8/4/2011 – ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Hard Rock Casino Presents The Pavilion (Tim McGraw)
8/5/2011 – DENVER, CO – Comfort Dental Amphitheatre (w/ Tim McGraw)
8/6/2011 – SALT LAKE CITY, UT – USANA Amphitheatre (w/ Tim McGraw)
8/11/2011 – CHARLOTTE, NC – Verizon Wireless Amphitheare (w/ Tim McGraw)
8/12/2011 – CLEVELAND, OH – Blossom Music Center (w/ Tim McGraw)
8/13/2011 – WASHINGTON, DC – Jiffy Lube Live (w/ Tim McGraw)
8/14/2011 – HERSHEY, PA – Hershey Stadium (w/ Tim McGraw)
8/15/2011 – LEWISBURG, WV – State Fair of West Virginia
8/17/2011 – DES MOINES, IA – Iowa State Fair-Knapp Free Stage
8/19/2011 – ABERDEEN, SD – Brown County Fair
8/20/2011 – IMPERIAL, NE – Chase County Fair & Expo
8/21/2011 – SAINT JOSEPH, MO – Trails West Festival
8/24/2011 – MITCHELL, SD – The Corn Palace Festival
8/26/2011 – GRAND ISLAND, NE – Nebraska State Fair
8/27/2011 – PUEBLO, CO – Colorado State Fair Grandstand
8/30/2011 – MONROE, WA – Evergreen State Fair
8/31/2011 – WALLAWALLA, WA -  Walla Walla Frontier Days