Jonnie and Brookie | |
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| Origin | San Diego,California, US |
| Genres | Pop rock |
| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Website | Official website |
Jonnie and Brookie are an Americanpop rock duo originating fromGilbert, Arizona.[1] The group is best known for winning theDisneyN.B.T. (Next Big Thing) contest in 2009[2][3][4][5] and performing at theDisney Channel Summer at Seas concert tour.[6][7]
Sisters Jonnie and Brookie Allen began creating and performing music at ages 5 and 3, respectively.[7] It was then that they created the group, Jonnie and Brookie, and began performing shows and concerts across the United States.[7] The group's debut holiday album, titledNo Snow for Christmas, was released independently in December 2000. Jonnie was 7 years old and Brookie was 5.[8]
In 2009, Jonnie and Brookie entered theRadio DisneyN.B.T. (Next Big Thing) competition.[3] During that time, the group was chosen to perform at theDisney Channel Summer at Seas tour.[3] Other performers on the tour wereTiffany Thornton,Mitchel Musso,Debby Ryan,Alyson Stoner,Jason Earles,Jason Dolley andNicole Gale Anderson.[9] Sometime later, the group won theN.B.T. (Next Big Thing) competition.
In 2009, the group was chosen to be a featured artist onTrinity Broadcasting Network'siShine KNECT, aChristiantween show hosted byPaige Armstrong.[10] In 2010, after the departure ofJasmine, Jonnie and Brookie performed the show's new theme song, which is still featured today in the show's second season.[10]
In 2011, Jonnie and Brookie continued to expand their fan base through the internet with YouTube. In June 2011, the duo created a new YouTube channel titled "TheJonnieandBrookie" that featured professionally created covers of popular artists such asTaylor Swift,Justin Bieber,One Direction, andKaty Perry.
In early 2012, they left iShine KNECT as they were not re-cast for season 4 for unknown reasons.
In 2012, Jonnie and Brookie continued to release covers by popular artists, while releasing four new singles: "Perfect Mine", "Sell Out", "When I Hear a Love Song" and "Hands Down".
In 2013, the group released covers by David Guetta and Robyn, also releasing a new single called "Talk About Love". They also performed at the NAMM music show.
| Released | Title | Label(s) |
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| December 2000 | No Snow for Christmas | independent |
| April 2002 | Let Freedom Ring | independent |
| 2004 | Make a Difference | independent |
| 2005 | Just Having Fun | independent |
| 2007 | What Girls Like | independent |
| September 2, 2008 | For Better | iShine Records |
| November 21, 2009 | This One's for You | iShine Records |
| October 11, 2010 | Love Is Calling | iShine Records |
| November 2012 | Until Next Time | independent |
