Cassadee Pope

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Cassadee Pope
Pope in 2019
Pope in 2019
Background information
Birth nameCassadee Blake Pope
Born (1989-08-28) August 28, 1989 (age 32)
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • acoustic guitar
  • violin
  • drums
Years active2008–present
Labels
Associated acts
  • Hey Monday
  • Blake Shelton
  • Chris Young
  • All Time Low
  • Kelly Clarkson
Websitecassadeepope.com

Cassadee Blake Pope (born August 28, 1989) is an American pop punk singer, songwriter, & musician. Pope was the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Hey Monday (on hiatus as of December 2011), with whom she released two studio albums & 3 EPs. Pope embarked on a solo career in early 2012, and released the EP Cassadee Pope in May 2012. She took part in the 3rd season of The Voice & became the 1st female winner on December 18, 2012. Her debut solo country album, Frame by Frame, was released on October 8, 2013 to a top 10 Billboard 200 charting.[5] It debuted at No. 1 on Top Country Albums, with 43,000 copies sold in its 1st week.

Life and career[]

2008–2011: Career beginnings and Hey Monday[]

Main article: Hey Monday
Pope in 2008

While attending Wellington High School in Wellington, Florida, Pope formed the band Blake with good friend Mike Gentile. The project disbanded before being signed and in 2008, she and Gentile along with Alex Lipshaw, Michael "Jersey" Moriarty, and Elliot James founded the pop punk band Hey Monday. Hey Monday released their first studio album, Hold on Tight, in October 2008. Pope wrote two songs and co-wrote the other nine songs. She appeared in Fall Out Boy's video for "America's Suitehearts", from their 2008 album Folie à Deux. She also provided guest vocals for The Cab's remix version of their song "Take My Hand" that appeared on Fall Out Boy's mixtape, Welcome to the New Administration, and appeared in the music video for it the following summer of 2009. James left the band at the end of 2009. Hey Monday's first EP Beneath It All was to be released in August 2010; to promote the album the group toured the US and played on the 2010 Warped Tour. The Christmas EP was released on December 6, 2011, and later that month Hey Monday took an indefinite hiatus on good terms.

2012–2014: Solo career, The Voice and Frame by Frame[]

Main article: Frame by Frame (album)

In January and February 2012, Pope embarked on her first solo acoustic tour across the east and west coasts of the United States.[6][7] She released her debut self-titled EP (self-labeled) on May 22, 2012, containing four songs written by Pope.[8] She auditioned for season 3 of the singing competition The Voice during the summer and had all four coaches offer her a place on their teams; she ultimately picked country singer Blake Shelton. In the third live round, Pope performed "Over You", co-written by mentor Shelton. The song reached number one on the iTunes chart, knocking Psy's "Gangnam Style" down to number two. She was the only female contestant to advance to the Top 4 round where she performed "Stupid Boy" by country singer-songwriter Sarah Buxton, which also reached number one on iTunes. She advanced to The Voice finals, winning the title on the live finale results day in December. An album compiling her performances on The Voice entitled The Voice: The Complete Season 3 Collection reached No. 1 on the Heatseekers and sold 11,000 copies, and 8,000 more copies in the following week. Her self-titled EP also re-entered the chart at No. 42, selling 1,000 copies.[9]

The Voice (2012)[]

  – Studio version of performance reached the top 10 on iTunes
Stage Song Original Artist Date Order Result
Blind Audition "Torn" Ednaswap Sept. 25, 2012 7.6 All four chairs turned
Joined Team Blake
Battles (Top 64) "Not Over You" (vs Ryan Jirovec) Gavin DeGraw Oct. 22, 2012 14.4 Saved by Coach
Knockouts "Payphone" (vs Suzanna Choffel) Maroon 5 Oct. 30, 2012 17.10 Saved by Coach
Live Playoffs "My Happy Ending" Avril Lavigne Nov. 5, 2012 18.5 Saved by Public Vote
Live Top 12 "Behind These Hazel Eyes" Kelly Clarkson Nov. 12, 2012 21.7 Saved by Public Vote
Live Top 10 "Over You" Miranda Lambert Nov. 19, 2012 23.9 Saved by Public Vote
Live Top 8 "Are You Happy Now?" Michelle Branch Nov. 26, 2012 25.8 Saved by Public Vote
Live Top 6 "Stand" Rascal Flatts Dec. 3, 2012 27.2 Saved by Public Vote
"I'm With You" Avril Lavigne 27.11
Live Top 4 (Semifinals) "Stupid Boy" Keith Urban Dec. 10, 2012 29.3 Saved by Public Vote
Live Finale (Final 3) "Over You" Miranda Lambert Dec. 17, 2012 31.2 Winner
"Steve McQueen" (with Blake Shelton) Sheryl Crow 31.6
"Cry" Faith Hill 31.9

In January 2013, Pope signed with country music label Republic Nashville; the lead single of her solo album, "Wasting All These Tears", was released on May 31, 2013. It debuted at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It sold 125,000 copies in first week of release.[10] The album, Frame by Frame, was released in October 2013.[11] Pope spent most of 2014 touring with country artists Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley. She also was featured on the Nashville Outlaws: A Tribute to Mötley Crüe album where she covered The Animal In Me.[12]

2015–present: Summer EP and Stages[]

Pope playing acoustic guitar in 2017

Pope released the lead single, "I Am Invincible" from her upcoming second studio album. During late 2015, Pope recorded a duet with Chris Young, titled "Think of You" for his 2015 album I'm Comin' Over. This single became Pope's first song to peak at number one on the US Country Airplay chart in May 2016. In March 2017, Pope traveled to London and performed several times as part of the C2C: Country to Country festival line-up, including an appearance on the main stage with Young.

Pope's new EP, Summer, was released on June 3, 2016 and the title track was released as a single on June 6, 2016.

On July 24, 2016, Pope sang the Star Spangled Banner, the United States national anthem, before the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

On October 16, 2016, Pope sang the Star Spangled Banner, the United States national anthem, before the Houston Texans and Colts game.

Pope and Young were nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Think of You", making her first contestant from The Voice to receive a Grammy nomination.

In May 2017, Pope parted ways with BMLG records

On March 30, 2018 she independently released her first single in nearly 2 years, called “Take You Home”. It was followed on August 10 by her second single of 2018, called “One More Red Light”.

On February 1, 2019, Pope released her second full-length studio album, Stages.

Personal life[]

In January 2010, Pope began dating drummer Rian Dawson, who is a member of the band All Time Low. They became engaged in February 2017.[13] In July 2017, it was announced that the couple had ended their relationship.[14]

Pope has been in a relationship with British actor and musician Sam Palladio since December 2017.[15][16]

Influences[]

When it comes to Pope's influences she has said “I’m all over the place. I tend to go backwards a little bit and listen to Natalie Imbruglia's Left of the Middle and old Shania, Michelle Branch, Avril, Blink 182…I’m kind of all over the board. And then more recently I’m into the new Blake Shelton album, not gonna lie. Hunter Hayes and Taylor Swift.”[17] Pope also mentions Martina McBride as one of her influences.

Filmography[]

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Degrassi Goes Hollywood Herself Television film
2010 Hellcats Episode: "Nobody Loves Me But My Mother"
2012 The Voice Contestant / Winner (Season 3)
2016 Lip Sync Battle Episode: "Cassadee Pope vs. Dustin Lynch"
2017 Nashville Episode: "'Til I Can Make It on My Own"
2018 Episode: "Cassadee Pope”

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
US Country
[18] 		US
[19] 		US Indie
[20] 		CAN
[21] 		UK Country
[22]
Frame by Frame
  • Release date: October 8, 2013
  • Label: Republic Nashville
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 1 9 — 16 3
Stages
  • Release date: February 1, 2019
  • Label: Awake Music
  • Format: Digital download
 39 —[A] 7 — —
Thrive
  • Release date: October 15, 2021
  • Label: Awake Music
  • Format: Digital download
 — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that failed to chart or was ineligible for that chart.

Extended plays[]

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US Country
[18] 		US
[19] 		US
Heat
[26]
Cassadee Pope
  • Release date: May 22, 2012
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Extended play
 — — 25
Summer
  • Release date: June 3, 2016
  • Label: Republic Nashville
  • Formats: Extended play
 14 164 —
Rise and Shine
  • Release date: August 7, 2020
  • Label: Awake Music
  • Format: Digital download
 — — 13
"—" denotes items which failed to chart.

Singles[]

Single Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
(sales threshold) 		Album
US Country
[27] 		US Country Airplay
[28] 		US
[10] 		CAN Country
[29] 		CAN
[30]
"Wasting All These Tears" 2013 5 10 37 26 41 Frame by Frame
"I Wish I Could Break Your Heart" 2014 35 32 — — —
"I Am Invincible" 2015 — 52 — — — Non-album single
"Think of You" (with Chris Young) 2016 2 1 40 1 57 I'm Comin' Over
"Summer" — 55 — — — Summer
"Take You Home" 2018 49 — — — — Stages
"One More Red Light"[38] — —[B] — — —
"If My Heart Had a Heart"[41] 2019 — — — — —
"I've Been Good"[42] — — — — —
"What the Stars See"[43]
(featuring Karen Fairchild and Lindsay Ell) 		2021 — — — — — Thrive[44]
"Say It First"[44] — — — — —
"—" denotes items which failed to chart or was not released to that territory.

Promotional singles[]

Single Year Peak chart positions Album
US Country
[27]
"You Hear a Song" 2013 44 Frame by Frame
"11" 38
"Good Times" 50
"Champagne"[45] —[C]
"—" denotes items which failed to chart.

Music videos[]

Year Video Director Ref.
2013 "Wasting All These Tears" Brian Lazzaro [47]
2014 "I Wish I Could Break Your Heart" Wes Edwards
2015 "I Am Invincible" Roman White [48]
2016 "Think of You" (with Chris Young) David McClister [49]
"Summer" TK McKamy [50]
2018 "Take You Home" Justin Nolan
2021 "What the Stars See" Ed Pryor [43]

Releases from The Voice[]

Compilation albums[]

Title Album details Peak chart
positions
US
[19] 		US Heat
[26]
The Complete Season 3 Collection
  • Release date: December 18, 2012
  • Label: Republic Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 125 1

Singles[]

Single Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
US Country
[27] 		US
[10] 		CAN
[30]
"Over You" 2012 3 25 15 The Complete Season 3 Collection
"Are You Happy Now?" — 95 92
"Stand" — —[D] —
"I'm With You" — —[E] —
"Stupid Boy" 4 40 28
"Cry" — 60 53
"Steve McQueen" (with Blake Shelton) 42 — —
"—" denotes items which failed to chart.

Guest appearances[]

Year Artist Album Song Record label
2008 The Cab Welcome to the New Administration "Take My Hand Machine Shop Production" Decaydance
2009 The Cab The Lady Luck EP "Take My Hand (Remix)" Decaydance, Fueled By Ramen
2011 Vonnegutt $FREE.99 "When I Come Around" Purple Ribbon Records
Yellowcard When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes (Acoustic) "Hang You Up" Hopeless
It Boys! Introduction "Shy" Hollywood Waste
2012 I See Stars Digital Renegade "Electric Forest" Sumerian
Yellowcard Southern Air "Telescope" Hopeless
All Time Low Don't Panic and Don't Panic: It's Longer Now! "Backseat Serenade" (backing vocals)
"So Long, Soldier" (backing vocals)
I See Stars The Hardest Mistakes – Single "The Hardest Mistakes" Sumerian
2015 Chris Young I'm Comin' Over "Think of You" (duet) RCA Records Nashville

Other appearances[]

Year Song Album Record label
2014 "The Animal in Me" (featuring Robin Zander) Nashville Outlaws: A Tribute to Motley Crue Big Machine

Awards and nominations[]

Year Ceremony Category Awards Result
2013 American Country Awards New Artist of the Year Herself Nominated
2014 CMT Music Awards Female Video of the Year Wasting All These Tears
Breakthrough Video of the Year Won
American Country Countdown Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Herself Nominated
2016 People's Choice Awards Favorite Female Country Artist Herself Nominated
2017 Grammy Award Best Country Duo/Group Performance (with Chris Young) Think of You Nominated
2018 Taste of Country Fan Choice Awards Top Indie Artist of 2018 Herself Won

Tours[]

Headlining
Supporting
  • Live & Loud Tour (2013) with Rascal Flatts & The Band Perry
  • Crop Circles and Tractor Beams Tour (2014) with Dean Brody
  • Sundown Heaven Town Tour (2014) with Tim McGraw & Kip Moore
  • Riser Tour (2014) with Dierks Bentley & Randy Houser
  • Southern Style Tour (2015) with Darius Rucker & David Nail
  • I'm Comin' Over World Tour (2016) with Chris Young
  • GIRL: The World Tour (2019) with Maren Morris

Notes[]

  1. ^ Stages did not enter the Billboard 200, but did chart at number 81 on the Top Album Sales component chart that tracks physical and digital albums sales.[24]
  2. ^ "One More Red Light" did not enter the Billboard Country Airplay chart, but reached number 54 on the Country Indicator airplay chart that employs the same methodology with an alternate panel of reporting stations.[39][40]
  3. ^ "Champagne" did not enter the Hot Country Songs, but did chart at number 43 on the Country Digital Song Sales component chart that tracks the top downloaded country songs based on Nielsen SoundScan sales data.[46]
  4. ^ "Stand" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension.[52]
  5. ^ "I'm With You" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension.[52]

References[]

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  4. ^ "Hey Monday Bio". AllMusic.
  5. ^ Jessen, Wade (Oct 26, 2013). "Pope, Rogers Debut". ProQues. Retrieved Feb 14, 2016.
  6. ^ Hey Monday Announce Hiatus Archived 2013-10-04 at the Wayback Machine Livemusicguide.com. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
  7. ^ Hey Monday Guitarist Releases Statement Regarding Hiatus Alter The Press. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
  8. ^ Don't Panic (2012-05-22). "Cassadee Pope – EP: Album Review". idobi. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
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  11. ^ Thompson, Gayle (August 9, 2013). "Cassadee Pope Documentary Series Premiering in October". The Boot. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
  12. ^ "Mötley Crüe, Various – Nashville Outlaws (A Tribute To Mötley Crüe)". Discogs. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
  13. ^ Kimble, Lindsay (February 1, 2017). "Cassadee Pope Is Engaged to All Time Low Drummer Rian Dawson — See Her Ring!". People. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  14. ^ Chiu, Melody (July 12, 2017). "Cassadee Pope and Rian Dawson End Their Engagement". People. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  15. ^ Mizoguchi, Karen (March 29, 2018). "Cassadee Pope Talks 'Super Easy Breezy' Romance with Sam Palladio — and Their Paw-fect First Date". People. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
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  22. ^ Peak positions on UK Country Artists Albums chart:
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  29. ^ "Cassadee Pope Chart History – Canada Country". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
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  42. ^ "Cassadee Pope - I've Been Good". Daily Play MPE. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
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  50. ^ Scott, Jason (June 3, 2016). "Watch: Cassadee Pope recalls a burning love in 'Summer' music video". AXS. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  51. ^ Highfill, Samantha (June 20, 2013). "Will 'The Voice' ever find a Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood?". EW.com. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  52. ^ a b "Cassadee Pope Chart History – Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2020.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by The Voice (American)
Winner
2012 (Fall) 		Succeeded by
Danielle Bradbery
Preceded by
"I Believe I Can Fly"
 The Voice (American)
Winner's song
"Cry"
2012 (Fall) 		Succeeded by
Born To Fly
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