The Petersens
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The Petersens | |
|---|---|
 The Petersens of Branson, Missouri | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Branson, Missouri, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Members | Katie Petersen Ellen Petersen Haygood Matt Petersen Julianne Petersen Karen Petersen Emmett Franz Jon Petersen |
| Website | www |
The Petersens are an American family band from Branson, Missouri. They perform bluegrass, country, and Christian music, along with mainstream musical covers.[1][2]
Members
[edit]The band consists of siblings and family friends:[citation needed]
- Katie Petersen – Fiddle
- Ellen Petersen Haygood – Banjo
- Matt Petersen – Guitar
- Julianne Petersen – Mandolin
- Karen Petersen – Bass guitar
- Emmett Franz – Resonator guitar
- Jon Petersen – Piano
Band history
[edit]The Petersens began performing in 2005 at the First Christian Church of Mountain Grove, Missouri.[3] They soon expanded to performing at local festivals, churches, and cafés.[4] On September 5, 2010, they won the CAM Gospel Sing-Off at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson.[5]
In 2015, banjo player Ellen Petersen competed on Season 14 of American Idol, reaching the Top 48.[6][7][8]
Touring
[edit]The Petersens have toured across the United States, Canada, and Europe.[citation needed] In 2019, they toured Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Finland.[9][10]
In March 2025, the band toured New Zealand, performing in locations such as Whangārei, Kerikeri and Thames.[11][12]
Discography
[edit]Albums and EPs
[edit]| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Travelin’ Shoes - The Petersen Family Band (EP) | — | — |
| Finally Going Home - The Petersens | May 1, 2014 | — |
| Shenandoah - The Petersens | October 22, 2017 | — |
| Homesick for a Country | August 9, 2019 | The Petersens |
| Gentle on My Mind - The Petersens (EP) | November 1, 2019 | — |
| Live Sessions, Vol. 01 | August 8, 2020 | — |
| Live Sessions, Vol. 02 | October 20, 2020 | — |
| Christmas with the Petersens | November 6, 2020 | — |
| Live Sessions, Vol. 03 | September 15, 2021 | — |
| Live Sessions, Vol. 04 | November 19, 2021 | — |
| My Ozark Mountain Home | November 18, 2022 | — |
| We Don’t Need Anything This Year | November 10, 2023 | — |
| The Greenest Grass | August 9, 2024 | — |
References
[edit]- ^ "The Petersens". YouTube. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ^ "The Petersens". Petersen Band.
- ^ "Meet The Petersens - American Roots Music from Branson". The Petersens. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Meet the Family Band From Branson". The Petersens. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ Gull, O. C. (September 6, 2010). "Petersen Family Band wins 2nd Annual Branson CAM Gospel Sing-Off | The Branson Blog by Branson Tourism Center". Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "Meet Ellen Petersen of American Idol Season 14 | Idol Chatter & Voice Views". January 16, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Rehwald, Jackie. "Branson native, MSU grad sent home on 'American Idol'". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Gitlin, Ira (June 2015). "Ellen Peterson, Banjo Idol". Banjo Newsletter. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ "Show News and Family Updates | The Petersen Band". The Petersens. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ The Petersens tour the Emerald Isle, Bluegrass Today, February 12, 2019.
- ^ "Soulful family band The Petersens set for Whangārei, Kerikeri shows". NZ Herald. May 22, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ^ Hikatangata, Davidda (June 17, 2024). "The Petersens pluck, pick and play for Thames". Valley Profile. Retrieved June 10, 2025.