Kate & Kacey
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Kate & Kacey is an American country music duo consisting of identical twin sisters Kate Coppola and Kacey Coppola. In early 2008 they competed as a duo on the CMT
series Can You Duet
, where they took fourth place. In August 2008, they signed a recording contract with Big Machine Records
. Their debut single, "Dreaming Love
", was released on April 27, 2009, and it debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs
chart at #56. The music video for "Dreaming Love" made its debut on CMT on June 5, 2009.
In January 2009, Kate & Kacey joined Little Big Town
on tour as the group's opening act and hosted The Corona Sun City Tailgate Experience at several dates of Kenny Chesney
's Sun City tour over the summer. The girls also made their Grand Ole Opry
debut on May 8, 2009.
, attended Cherry Creek High School
, and later relocated to Nashville, Tennessee
to pursue a career in country music. Although they have sparse musical influences, they felt drawn to the values and traditions of country music, having hope and a sense of family. The two are identical twins, Kate being older than Kacey by nine minutes, considers her personality very different than Kacey's, "We’re identical twins, but our personalities are so different. I am the more serious, responsible and stubborn twin. I’m very focused and Kacey is more playful, laid back and louder. She jokes around more." Kate & Kacey both provide vocals to their songs, which they frequently harmonize together, in addition to musical instruments. Kate Coppola plays the acoustic guitar, and Kacey plays the harmonica.
A self-titled EP album was released in early 2009 via Big Machine. Kate & Kacey released their debut single, "Dreaming Love
", in April 2009 for their upcoming debut album that was planned for release in 2010. They returned to the Can You Duet stage to perform "Dreaming Love" for episode seven of the series' second season, which aired on August 1, 2009. The single peaked at #51 after ten weeks on the chart. A follow-up single was announced in late 2009, but was delayed. In early 2010, Kate & Kacey parted ways with Big Machine Records, thus leaving their debut record unreleased.
The duo began working independently on a new record, titled Crossroad, which was released in 2010. The album's first single, "Gypsy Soul," was released on October 18, 2010, however, the single failed to chart.
Country Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
series Can You Duet
Can You Duet
Can You Duet is an American reality-competition show airing on CMT. The show is produced by FremantleMedia, the same company that produced American Idol.The show premiered on April 14, 2008 and the first season ended on June 13, 2008....
, where they took fourth place. In August 2008, they signed a recording contract with Big Machine Records
Big Machine Records
Big Machine Records is an Independent American record label specializing in country music artists. It was launched in 2005 by former DreamWorks Records executive Scott Borchetta. The label was part of a joint venture between Borchetta and country singer Toby Keith, although Keith dropped his...
. Their debut single, "Dreaming Love
Dreaming Love
"Dreaming Love" is a song written and recorded by American country duo Kate & Kacey. The song was released as their debut single on April 27, 2009. It was intended to serve as the lead-off single to their debut album with Big Machine Records, but the album was pushed back due to the song's mediocre...
", was released on April 27, 2009, and it debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
chart at #56. The music video for "Dreaming Love" made its debut on CMT on June 5, 2009.
In January 2009, Kate & Kacey joined Little Big Town
Little Big Town
Little Big Town is an American country music vocal group. Founded in 1998, the group has comprised the same four members since its inception: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet. The quartet's musical style relies heavily on four-part vocal harmonies, with all...
on tour as the group's opening act and hosted The Corona Sun City Tailgate Experience at several dates of Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney
Kenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
's Sun City tour over the summer. The girls also made their Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, that has presented the biggest stars of that genre since 1925. It is also among the longest-running broadcasts in history since its beginnings as a one-hour radio "barn dance" on WSM-AM...
debut on May 8, 2009.
Biography
Kate & Kacey grew up in Denver, ColoradoDenver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
, attended Cherry Creek High School
Cherry Creek High School
Cherry Creek High School is the oldest of six high schools in the Cherry Creek School District in suburban Denver, Colorado. It is one of the largest high schools in the Denver metro area, with an campus and more than 3,700 students. Cherry Creek High School has been designated a Blue Ribbon...
, and later relocated to Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
to pursue a career in country music. Although they have sparse musical influences, they felt drawn to the values and traditions of country music, having hope and a sense of family. The two are identical twins, Kate being older than Kacey by nine minutes, considers her personality very different than Kacey's, "We’re identical twins, but our personalities are so different. I am the more serious, responsible and stubborn twin. I’m very focused and Kacey is more playful, laid back and louder. She jokes around more." Kate & Kacey both provide vocals to their songs, which they frequently harmonize together, in addition to musical instruments. Kate Coppola plays the acoustic guitar, and Kacey plays the harmonica.
2008-Present
They spent two and half years in Nashville writing songs and trying to get cut. During that time, they released an EP, titled Circle Around. Their big break came as contestants on CMT's Can You Duet in 2008. After finishing in fourth place, they met with Scott Borchetta, who signed them to Big Machine Records.A self-titled EP album was released in early 2009 via Big Machine. Kate & Kacey released their debut single, "Dreaming Love
Dreaming Love
"Dreaming Love" is a song written and recorded by American country duo Kate & Kacey. The song was released as their debut single on April 27, 2009. It was intended to serve as the lead-off single to their debut album with Big Machine Records, but the album was pushed back due to the song's mediocre...
", in April 2009 for their upcoming debut album that was planned for release in 2010. They returned to the Can You Duet stage to perform "Dreaming Love" for episode seven of the series' second season, which aired on August 1, 2009. The single peaked at #51 after ten weeks on the chart. A follow-up single was announced in late 2009, but was delayed. In early 2010, Kate & Kacey parted ways with Big Machine Records, thus leaving their debut record unreleased.
The duo began working independently on a new record, titled Crossroad, which was released in 2010. The album's first single, "Gypsy Soul," was released on October 18, 2010, however, the single failed to chart.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Circle Around |
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| Crossroad |
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Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Kate & Kacey |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
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| 2009 | "Dreaming Love Dreaming Love "Dreaming Love" is a song written and recorded by American country duo Kate & Kacey. The song was released as their debut single on April 27, 2009. It was intended to serve as the lead-off single to their debut album with Big Machine Records, but the album was pushed back due to the song's mediocre... " |
51 | Non-album song |
| 2010 | "Gypsy Soul (You Again)" | — | Crossroad |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "You're Not My Judge" | Mark Piznarski Mark Piznarski Mark Piznarski is an American director and producer of film and television.He has directed episodes from a number of television series, including, amongst others, Veronica Mars, The Lying Game, Gossip Girl, 90210, NYPD Blue, Friday Night Lights, Everwood, My So-Called Life, Relativity and To Love... |
| 2009 | "Dreaming Love" | Kristin Barlowe |
Songwriting
| Year | Title | Album | Artist | Co-writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "House with No Doors" | Troubadour Troubadour (George Strait album) Troubadour is the title of the 25th studio album by American country music singer George Strait. It was released on April 1, 2008 on MCA Nashville Records. The album comprises twelve tracks, including two duets... |
George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional... |
Jamey Johnson Jamey Johnson Jamey Johnson is an American Grammy Award nominated country music artist. Signed to BNA Records in 2005, Johnson made his debut with his single "The Dollar," the title track to his 2006 album The Dollar... |