Cimorelli
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 Cimorelli performing in 2014 | |
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| Origin | El Dorado Hills, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Vocal group, teen pop |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Website | www |
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Cimorelli /sɪməˈrɛli/ (Italian pronunciation: [tʃiːmoːrɛlˈli]) is a singing group from El Dorado Hills, California[1] that first gained popularity on YouTube singing cover music. They were subsequently signed to Universal Music's Island label. Now composing and writing their own songs, Cimorelli is made up of five sisters: Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, and Lauren;[2][3] their older brother, Mike Jr., was a member of the group from 2007 to 2008, while youngest sister Dani was a member from 2010 to 2020.[4] The group's music is mostly made up of a cappella singing with occasional instruments.
As of April 2018, the group has released seven extended plays, a mixtape called Hearts on Fire, and three full-length albums titled Up at Night, Alive, and Sad Girls Club.
Early life
Growing up, the Cimorelli sisters were raised Catholic and home schooled along with their five brothers (Mike Jr., Alex, Christian, Nick, and Joey) by their mom, Lynne Cimorelli. Lynne, a classical pianist, taught the children to sing and play the piano at young ages.[5]
Career
2007–2009: Formation and beginnings
In 2007, Mike Jr., Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, and Lauren launched Cimorelli as a vocal group. The group sang at small shows around their hometown and the Sacramento area.[6] On December 12, 2008, Cimorelli released their debut EP, Hello There (also known as Cimorelli).[7]
After the release of Hello There, Mike Jr. left the band.
On August 10 2009, the group (then consisting of Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, and Lauren) uploaded their cover of "Party in the U.S.A.". Following this release Cimorelli began releasing weekly covers.
Cimorelli was signed by Island Records in 2009. The family then moved from El Dorado Hills, California to Malibu, California.[8]
2010–2015: Island Records
In 2010, their youngest sister, Dani, joined the band.
In 2011, Cimorelli released their second EP, CimFam. This marked their first release under the Island label. The EP peaked at number 9 on the US Top Heatseekers chart.[9] CimFam features an original song written by all of the girls and five covers.
In July 2012, Cimorelli was nominated for Choice Web Star at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards.[10]
Later that year, the group released their third EP, Believe It, on December 11, 2012. The EP peaked at number 7 on the US Top Heatseekers chart.[9]
On June 18, 2013, Cimorelli released their fourth EP, Made in America. It features four original songs. The album peaked at number 179 on the Billboard 200 chart and at number 4 on the US Top Heatseekers chart.[11][9]
At the 2013 Teen Choice Awards, the group won the award of Choice Web Star.[12]
During the months of May and June 2014, Cimorelli performed at DigiFest in London, New York City, and Toronto. Later in June 2014 Cimorelli launched their web series titled Summer with Cimorelli.
On October 27, 2014, Cimorelli released their fifth EP, Renegade, which peaked at number 10 on the US Heatseekers chart.[9] In November 2014, Cimorelli released their first Christmas EP, Christmas Magic.
In 2015, Cimorelli departed from Island Records, moved to Nashville, Tennessee and became independent artists.
2015–present: Independent artists
Around May 2015, Cimorelli released a mixtape called Hearts on Fire, which included nine acoustic tracks. This was their first release after departing from Island Records.
On May 17, 2016, the group released their debut full-length album, Up at Night.[13] It debuted at number 24 on the US Top Country Albums chart and peaked at number 7 on the US Heatseekers chart.[9] The album sold 1,500 copies in the first week in the US.[14]
Later that year on December 20, Cimorelli released their second full-length album, Alive.[15] It peaked at number 11 on the US Heatseekers and at number 42 on the Top Christian Albums chart.[9][16]
On October 27, 2017, Cimorelli released their third album Sad Girls Club, featuring a solo song from each sister, a first for the band. Sad Girls Club peaked at number 17 on the US Heatseekers chart.[9]
In the summer of 2018, the group released their sixth EP, I Love You, or Whatever. Also in summer 2018, Lisa, Amy, and Dani appeared in the film Hope Springs Eternal.
In late 2018, Lisa and Lauren announced solo projects. In November, Lisa released "Goodbye" and in December, Lauren released "Running".
Lisa and Lauren have since released further solo projects. Lisa's include "Africa", "Italy", "I Don't Deserve It", "Unloved", "Florida" and "The Last Time" with Hudson Henry. Lauren's include "Flames", "Brown Eyed Boys" and "Pressure".[citation needed]
Health
Seven out of eleven Cimorelli siblings including, Katherine, Amy, Lauren and Dani, suffer from brachydactyly, a disease which causes their fingers to be abnormally short and crooked.[17]
Amy was diagnosed with Turner syndrome at the age of nine.[18]
Members
Current members
Members are listed from oldest to youngest,[10] along with other tasks besides vocals.[3]
- Christina Cimorelli: founder, choreographer, vocal arrangements, songwriter, pianist (2007–present)
- Katherine Cimorelli: bassist (2007–present)
- Lisa Cimorelli: harmony arrangements, pianist, drummer, video editor (2007–present)
- Amy Cimorelli: guitarist, pianist (2007–present)
- Lauren Cimorelli: tambourine, pianist, arrangements, songwriter (2007–present)
Former members
- Michael "Mike" Cimorelli, Jr. (2007–08)
- Danielle "Dani" Cimorelli: songwriter, arrangements, guitarist (2010–2020)
Discography
The discography of Cimorelli consists of eight extended plays, one mixtape and three full-length albums.
Studio albums
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| US Heat. [9] |
US Country [19] |
US Christ. [16] | ||
| Up at Night |
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24
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| Alive |
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11
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42
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| Sad Girls Club |
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17
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Extended plays
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | |
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| US [11] |
US Heat. [9] | ||
| Hello There/Cimorelli |
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| CimFam |
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9
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| Believe It |
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| Made in America |
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179
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4
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| Renegade |
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10
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| Christmas Magic |
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| I Love You, or Whatever |
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| Christmas Lights |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Mixtape details |
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| Hearts on Fire |
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Tours
- Made in America Radio Tour (2013)
- Squash-Da-Bully Tour (2014)
- Renegade Tour (2015)
- Hearts on Fire Tour (2015)
- Believe in You Tour (2019)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominated | Award | Result |
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| 2012 | Cimorelli | Teen Choice Award for Choice Web Star | Nominated |
| 2013 | Cimorelli | Teen Choice Award for Choice Web Star[12] | Won |
| 2014 | Cimorelli | Teen Choice Award for Choice Web Star: Music[20] | Nominated |
| 2015 | Cimorelli | Teen Choice Award for Choice Music Group: Female[21] | Nominated |
| 2016 | Cimorelli | Teen Choice Award for Choice Web Star: Music[22] | Nominated |
| 2017 | Cimorelli | Teen Choice Award for Choice Web Star: Music[23] | Nominated |
References
- ^ Cimorelli Documents Meaningful Journey | PledgeMusic Retrieved 2016-11-22.
- ^ Cimorelli, Allmusic
- ^ Jump up to: a b "EDITORS' PICK—Best Brother/Sister Act – Sacramento, California". Sacmag.com. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
- ^ Dani is leaving the band., Cimorelli (posted to YouTube on January 4, 2020)
- ^ Music, Cecilia. "It's a family affair: These 6 Catholic sisters have over 3 million subscribers on YouTube". Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ "Interview: Ryan Higa, David Choi, Ki Hong Lee, Cimorelli on building careers on YouTube". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ "Cimorelli by Cimorelli". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ Draw My Life: 11 Siblings, Homeschooled, and Living in LA.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i "Cimorelli Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Henderson, Garnet (2012-07-18). "Interview: Cimorelli Are Giving the Jonas Brothers a Run for Their Money". Crushable.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Cimorelli Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Swift, Andy. "Teen Choice Awards Winners 2013: One Direction & More — Full List". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
- ^ @Cimorelliband (May 17, 2016). "New Album: 'Up at Night' update: 'Up at Night' is HERE!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 28, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (May 23, 2016). "Country Album Sales Chart: May 23, 2016". Roughstock.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie. "Cimorelli To Release Second Album 'Alive'". www.thechristianbeat.org. Retrieved 2017-01-15.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Cimorelli Chart History: Top Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Q&A - All About Our Crooked Fingers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wn84ADnxd4
- ^ I HAVE A RARE DISEASE AND IT ALMOST KILLED ME (My Story) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=excu2Bb6DT0
- ^ "Cimorelli Chart History: Top Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "2014 Teen Choice Awards – News". Teenchoiceawards.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
- ^ "2015 Teen Choice Awards". Teenchoiceawards.com. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ^ Briones, Isis. "The Final 2016 Teen Choice Awards Nominees Are Here". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ^ Russell, Erica. "Teen Choice Awards 2017: See the Nominees". PopCrush. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
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- Sibling musical groups
- Family musical groups
- American girl groups
- A cappella musical groups
- Musical groups from Sacramento, California
- Musical groups established in 2007
- 2007 establishments in California
- People of Molisan descent
- People from El Dorado Hills, California