We the Kings
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We the Kings is an American powerpop band formed in 2005 from Bradenton, Florida
, currently signed to record label S-Curve Records
. The group released their self-titled full-length debut album
in 2007, which peaked at No. 151 on the Billboard 200
. Their second full-length album, Smile Kid, was released in December 2009, and the band has since completed a variety of tours. The band released a new album on July 5, 2011 entitled Sunshine State of Mind
, achieving minor commercial success. They have toured extensively, playing in music festivals as well as supporting other acts. We the Kings also host their own miniature series of webisodes, entitled "The King's Carriage", detailing life on their tour bus.
We the Kings played on their first headlining tour "Long Hair Don't Care" with Valencia
, The Cab
, Sing It Loud
, and Charlotte Sometimes
during late March and throughout April. In May and June, We the Kings supported Cute Is What We Aim For and Boys Like Girls
on their UK tour.
For part of the fall of 2007, they played a tour called Tourzilla with headliner Boys Like Girls
, All Time Low
, and The Audition
. They toured in support of Cobra Starship
in early 2008 along with Metro Station
and The Cab
. We the Kings performed all dates of the Warped Tour 2008.
On August 30, 2008 they were a part of The Rays Summer Concert Series, playing on the field after a Tampa Bay Rays game. They also toured the UK after the completion of the Warped Tour.
In February 2009, they headlined a tour called "The Secret Valentine Tour" with The Maine, The Cab
, There for Tomorrow
, and VersaEmerge
.
In mid 2008, they toured the UK supporting The Academy Is...
along with The Maine.
We the Kings played in the 2009 Bamboozle Roadshow Tour. It began on April 3 at Hoodwinked in California, touring the month of April across the states, and finished May 2 at The Bamboozle
in East Rutherford, NJ. Bands also playing the Bamboozle Road Show tour included Forever The Sickest Kids
, The Cab
, NeverShoutNever!
, and Mercy Mercedes.
On July 8, 2009, they began their tour as support for All Time Low
along with Cartel
and Days Difference
. They also be performing at Warped Tour 2009
. The band was on tour in Fall 2009, again supporting All Time Low
on the Glamour Kills Tour, with Hey Monday
and The Friday Night Boys
.
In early 2010, the band headlined the Hot Topic Presents: Take Action Tour with There For Tomorrow, A Rocket To The Moon, Mayday Parade, and Stereo Skyline
. We the Kings also played with New Found Glory at Fitchburg State College's annual spring concert.
In March 2010, We the Kings supported You Me at Six
, an English pop rock band, on their UK headline tour along with Forever the Sickest Kids
. The band has also played in Warped Tour 2010 from June 26 to August 2. After Warped Tour, the band plan on a world tour in 2011.
In April 2010 the band performed a benefit concert with fellow pop punk band Voted Most Random at a local venue in New Haven, Connecticut. The event raised thousands of dollars for ClearWater Initiative and at the time was their biggest fundraiser to date.
In June 2010, We the Kings performed at "Kiss the Summer Hello", a concert in Buffalo, New York at the Coca-Cola Stadium. They performed with Cartel
, Jaicko
, Mayday Parade
, New Boyz
, Shontelle
and Spose
. They performed "Secret Valentine" along with a few other songs, and closed with one of their most popular songs "Check Yes, Juliet".
In February 2011, We the Kings toured the UK in 10 different cities from 4–15th. Manchester being one of the first nights to sell out. They were supported by Versaemerge, All Forgotten and I See Stars throughout the whole tour.
They toured Australia in early March 2011, including at the Soundwave festival. They also headlined two soldout sideshows in Sydney
and Melbourne
with The Maine and Nevershoutnever.
The band is out on their "Friday is Forever" tour in Summer 2011 in support of their latest release. The Summer Set
, The Downtown Fiction
, Hot Chelle Rae
and Action Item provided support.
They will tour South America for the first time during early 2012, along with Taking Back Sunday.
Also in early 2012, We the Kings will tour some countries in Europe, including Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and Portugal.
In November 2011 at an industry conference hosted by Billboard
magazine, Clark joined S-Curve founder and record producer Steve Greenberg
to demonstrate an interactive video game based on the band's music and images.
Touring members
Former members
Bradenton, Florida
Bradenton is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's 2007 population to be 53,471. Bradenton is the largest Principal City of the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2007 estimated population of 682,833...
, currently signed to record label S-Curve Records
S-Curve Records
S-Curve Records was founded in 2000 by former Mercury Records executive Steve Greenberg. It is based in New York City. In 2001 the label established a distribution and licensing agreement with EMI Records. In 2007 Greenberg relaunched the label after a two year hiatus, during which he served as...
. The group released their self-titled full-length debut album
We the Kings (album)
-Personnel:We the Kings*Travis Clark – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar*Hunter Thomsen – Lead guitar, backing vocals*Drew Thomsen – Bass*Danny Duncan – DrumsArtwork*Shane McCauley – Photography*Zach Nicodemo – Graphic Design and Layout*Mike Ski – Art Direction...
in 2007, which peaked at No. 151 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. Their second full-length album, Smile Kid, was released in December 2009, and the band has since completed a variety of tours. The band released a new album on July 5, 2011 entitled Sunshine State of Mind
Sunshine State of Mind
Sunshine State of Mind is the third studio album by American pop punk band We the Kings, released as the follow-up to their 2009 effort, Smile Kid, through S-Curve Records on July 5, 2011 on iTunes and July 12, 2011 everywhere else. It debuted at No. 45 on the US Billboard 200 and at No...
, achieving minor commercial success. They have toured extensively, playing in music festivals as well as supporting other acts. We the Kings also host their own miniature series of webisodes, entitled "The King's Carriage", detailing life on their tour bus.
Tours
We The Kings' first tour ever was with Don't Die Cindy in the summer of 2005 under the previous name "De Soto". A Heartwell Ending (now, "Call the Cops") supported for the final leg of the tour. While teaming with Bret Disend in Fall of 2005, We The Kings went on their first tour under that name as a five piece, with the then-unknown "Boys Like Girls" as they supported the new release of the "Great Escape" music video.We the Kings played on their first headlining tour "Long Hair Don't Care" with Valencia
Valencia (band)
Valencia is an alternative rock/punk band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are currently on hiatus.-History:Valencia met by playing local shows together around the tri-state area in separate bands. George Ciukurescu and JD Perry grew up together; attending elementary school, high school, and...
, The Cab
The Cab
The Cab is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Their debut album, Whisper War, was released on April 29, 2008. They have been called "The Band You Need to Know 2008" by Alternative Press magazine...
, Sing It Loud
Sing it Loud
-History:Sing it Loud grew out of a friendship between cousins vocalist Pat Brown and guitarist Kieren Smith, who founded the group together and added members whom they met locally in the Minneapolis music scene. Brown officially brought the group together after his previous band called it quits....
, and Charlotte Sometimes
Charlotte Sometimes (musician)
Jessica Charlotte Poland , better known by the stage name Charlotte Sometimes, is an American singer-songwriter based out of New York and currently signed to Geffen Records. Her debut album was released on May 6, 2008 and is titled Waves and the Both of Us...
during late March and throughout April. In May and June, We the Kings supported Cute Is What We Aim For and Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls is an American rock band from Massachusetts. Formed in 2005, the group gained mainstream recognition when it released its self-titled debut album. Boys Like Girls was the co-headliner with Good Charlotte for the Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008 that toured across the United...
on their UK tour.
For part of the fall of 2007, they played a tour called Tourzilla with headliner Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls is an American rock band from Massachusetts. Formed in 2005, the group gained mainstream recognition when it released its self-titled debut album. Boys Like Girls was the co-headliner with Good Charlotte for the Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008 that toured across the United...
, All Time Low
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
, and The Audition
The Audition (band)
The Audition is a pop/rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band is composed of singer Danny Stevens, drummer Ryan O'Connor, guitarists Jimmy Lopez and Timmy Klepek and bassist Joe Lussa and are based in Detroit, Michigan. The band's first release was a six track EP entitled All In Your Head...
. They toured in support of Cobra Starship
Cobra Starship
Cobra Starship is an American synthpop band created by former Midtown bassist and lead vocalist Gabe Saporta in 2003 in New York City, New York...
in early 2008 along with Metro Station
Metro station
A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway". It is often underground or elevated. At crossings of metro lines, they are multi-level....
and The Cab
The Cab
The Cab is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Their debut album, Whisper War, was released on April 29, 2008. They have been called "The Band You Need to Know 2008" by Alternative Press magazine...
. We the Kings performed all dates of the Warped Tour 2008.
On August 30, 2008 they were a part of The Rays Summer Concert Series, playing on the field after a Tampa Bay Rays game. They also toured the UK after the completion of the Warped Tour.
In February 2009, they headlined a tour called "The Secret Valentine Tour" with The Maine, The Cab
The Cab
The Cab is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Their debut album, Whisper War, was released on April 29, 2008. They have been called "The Band You Need to Know 2008" by Alternative Press magazine...
, There for Tomorrow
There For Tomorrow
There for Tomorrow is a band formed in Orlando, Florida in 2003. The group is influenced by bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Blink-182, Third Eye Blind, and The Hives.-Early years :...
, and VersaEmerge
VersaEmerge
VersaEmerge is an American rock band consisting of Sierra Kusterbeck and Blake Harnage, originating from Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA, currently signed to the label Fueled by Ramen. They have three EPs - Cities Built on Sand, Perceptions, and the self-titled release. Their debut album, Fixed at...
.
In mid 2008, they toured the UK supporting The Academy Is...
The Academy Is...
The Academy Is... was an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. Before dispersing, they were signed by the Decaydance imprint of the Fueled by Ramen label. They were originally known as "The Academy", but added the "Is..." in 2004 to avoid legal complications with other...
along with The Maine.
We the Kings played in the 2009 Bamboozle Roadshow Tour. It began on April 3 at Hoodwinked in California, touring the month of April across the states, and finished May 2 at The Bamboozle
The Bamboozle
The Bamboozle is an annual rain-or-shine, three-day music festival held in New Jersey. Every year, new bands compete for spots during the two days. The event evolved out of the Skate and Surf Festival.- The Characters:...
in East Rutherford, NJ. Bands also playing the Bamboozle Road Show tour included Forever The Sickest Kids
Forever the Sickest Kids
Forever the Sickest Kids is an American pop punk band from Dallas, Texas, who have yet to be signed to a new label after the closure of Universal Motown Records. In issue 228 of Alternative Press, the group was named the number one underground band in the "22 Best Underground Bands". Their first...
, The Cab
The Cab
The Cab is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Their debut album, Whisper War, was released on April 29, 2008. They have been called "The Band You Need to Know 2008" by Alternative Press magazine...
, NeverShoutNever!
NeverShoutNever!
Never Shout Never is an American pop rock band, formed in Joplin, Missouri in 2007. The band has released three albums and six extended plays. Their third album, Time Travel, was released on September 20, 2011.-Career:...
, and Mercy Mercedes.
On July 8, 2009, they began their tour as support for All Time Low
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
along with Cartel
Cartel (band)
Cartel is a American pop rock band from Conyers, Georgia that formed in 2003. The band is best known for their single "Honestly", featured on their 2005 debut album Chroma, and for their 2007 appearance on MTV's Band in a Bubble....
and Days Difference
Days Difference
Days Difference is a pop/rock band that formed in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2004. The quartet consists of Jeremy Smith , Jonathan Smith , Micah Ricks and Jeremiah Ricks . The group released their debut album Numbers in 2007...
. They also be performing at Warped Tour 2009
Warped Tour 2009
Warped Tour 2009 was the 15th installment of the annual Summer Warped Tour festival. Vans Shoes was again the tour's primary sponsor. Tour founder/organizer Kevin Lyman announced that this year's tour would feature only one main stage with bands playing 40 minutes each instead of two main stages...
. The band was on tour in Fall 2009, again supporting All Time Low
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
on the Glamour Kills Tour, with Hey Monday
Hey Monday
Hey Monday is an American rock band from West Palm Beach, Florida, formed in 2008. They released their debut album Hold on Tight in 2008 which produced notable singles "Homecoming" and "How You Love Me Now". The album was followed up with their 2010 EP Beneath It All, which achieved moderate...
and The Friday Night Boys
The Friday Night Boys
The Friday Night Boys were a pop punk band from Fairfax, that formed in 2006. The band consists of Andrew Goldstein, Mike Toohey, Robby Reidera, and Chris Barrett....
.
In early 2010, the band headlined the Hot Topic Presents: Take Action Tour with There For Tomorrow, A Rocket To The Moon, Mayday Parade, and Stereo Skyline
Stereo Skyline
Stereo Skyline is an American pop punk band from East Meadow, New York, which formed in 2006.The group has played at The Bamboozle 2007, The Bamboozle Left 2009, The Bamboozle 2009, The 2010 Take Action Tour, The Bamboozle Roadshow 2010, released two EPs, and released their debut album Stuck On...
. We the Kings also played with New Found Glory at Fitchburg State College's annual spring concert.
In March 2010, We the Kings supported You Me at Six
You Me At Six
You Me at Six is a British rock band from Weybridge, Surrey. Formed in 2004, the group rose to fame in 2008 with the success of their debut album, Take Off Your Colours, which included the singles "Save It for the Bedroom", "Finders Keepers" and "Kiss and Tell", with the latter two peaking at #33...
, an English pop rock band, on their UK headline tour along with Forever the Sickest Kids
Forever the Sickest Kids
Forever the Sickest Kids is an American pop punk band from Dallas, Texas, who have yet to be signed to a new label after the closure of Universal Motown Records. In issue 228 of Alternative Press, the group was named the number one underground band in the "22 Best Underground Bands". Their first...
. The band has also played in Warped Tour 2010 from June 26 to August 2. After Warped Tour, the band plan on a world tour in 2011.
In April 2010 the band performed a benefit concert with fellow pop punk band Voted Most Random at a local venue in New Haven, Connecticut. The event raised thousands of dollars for ClearWater Initiative and at the time was their biggest fundraiser to date.
In June 2010, We the Kings performed at "Kiss the Summer Hello", a concert in Buffalo, New York at the Coca-Cola Stadium. They performed with Cartel
Cartel (band)
Cartel is a American pop rock band from Conyers, Georgia that formed in 2003. The band is best known for their single "Honestly", featured on their 2005 debut album Chroma, and for their 2007 appearance on MTV's Band in a Bubble....
, Jaicko
Jaicko
Jaicko is a Bajan contemporary pop music singer/songwriter signed to Capitol Records. Born Jaicko Lawrence on August 6, 1991 in Christ Church, Barbados, Jaicko has been nominated for six Barbados Music Awards, including Best Pop Single, Pop/R&B Artist Of The Year, Songwriter Of The Year, and Album...
, Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida. The band formed in 2005 when members of popular local Tallahassee bands Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment converged in 2006. Their debut EP Tales Told by Dead Friends was released in 2006, and sold over 20,000 copies without any...
, New Boyz
New Boyz
New Boyz is an American hip hop/rap group and a former jerkin crew duo made up of rappers Earl "Ben J" Benjamin and Dominic "Legacy" Thomas from Hesperia, California. They debuted in summer 2009 with their viral hit, "You're a Jerk", taken from their debut studio album Skinny Jeanz and a Mic,...
, Shontelle
Shontelle
Shontelle Layne , known professionally as Shontelle, is a Barbadian singer, and songwriter. She released her debut album Shontelligence in November 2008. Her sophomore album, No Gravity, was released in September 2010...
and Spose
Spose
Ryan Michael Peters , better known by his stage name Spose, is an American rapper from Wells, Maine.-Music career:Spose began rhyming while he was in eighth grade with friend and rapper Cam Groves, and started to pursue his rapping career in 2004...
. They performed "Secret Valentine" along with a few other songs, and closed with one of their most popular songs "Check Yes, Juliet".
In February 2011, We the Kings toured the UK in 10 different cities from 4–15th. Manchester being one of the first nights to sell out. They were supported by Versaemerge, All Forgotten and I See Stars throughout the whole tour.
They toured Australia in early March 2011, including at the Soundwave festival. They also headlined two soldout sideshows in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
and Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
with The Maine and Nevershoutnever.
The band is out on their "Friday is Forever" tour in Summer 2011 in support of their latest release. The Summer Set
The Summer Set
The Summer Set are a pop-punk band from Scottsdale, Arizona.-History:After a few years of playing music together, Jess Bowen and brothers John and Stephen Gomez, set out in the fall of 2007 to form The Summer Set with newfound vocalist Brian Dales. Jess, John, and Stephen played in a previous band...
, The Downtown Fiction
The Downtown Fiction
The Downtown Fiction is an American pop punk band from Fairfax, Virginia signed to Photo Finish Records, a division of Atlantic Records. After two EP's, the band's first studio album, "Let's Be Animals" was released on April 25, 2011.-Early Years:...
, Hot Chelle Rae
Hot Chelle Rae
Hot Chelle Rae is a pop rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2005. The band consists of Ryan Follese , Nash Overstreet , Ian Keaggy , and Jamie Follese . Their debut album, Lovesick Electric, was released on October 27, 2009...
and Action Item provided support.
They will tour South America for the first time during early 2012, along with Taking Back Sunday.
Also in early 2012, We the Kings will tour some countries in Europe, including Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and Portugal.
In November 2011 at an industry conference hosted by Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
magazine, Clark joined S-Curve founder and record producer Steve Greenberg
Steve Greenberg (record producer)
Steve Greenberg is a record producer currently heading the S-Curve Records label. He is noted for "discovering" popular musical acts such as Hanson, Baha Men, Jonas Brothers and Joss Stone. He received a 2000 Grammy Award in the "Best Dance Recording" category as a producer of "Who Let the Dogs...
to demonstrate an interactive video game based on the band's music and images.
Members
Current members- Travis Randall Clark – Lead VocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
, GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, PianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal... - Ryan Hunter Thomsen – Lead Guitar
- Daniel Lee Duncan – DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Charles Paul Trippy III - Bass GuitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Touring members
- Coley O'Toole - Vocalist, GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, PianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
Former members
- Andrew Thomsen - Bass GuitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Rock |
US Heat Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
US Indie Independent Albums The Billboard Independent Albums is a chart of the highest-selling independent music albums and extended plays in the United States, compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is used to list artists who are not signed to major labels... |
AUS ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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| 2007 | We the Kings We the Kings (album) -Personnel:We the Kings*Travis Clark – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar*Hunter Thomsen – Lead guitar, backing vocals*Drew Thomsen – Bass*Danny Duncan – DrumsArtwork*Shane McCauley – Photography*Zach Nicodemo – Graphic Design and Layout*Mike Ski – Art Direction...
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151 | — | 3 | — | — |
| 2009 | Smile Kid
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112 | 24 | — | 5 | — |
| 2011 | Sunshine State of Mind Sunshine State of Mind Sunshine State of Mind is the third studio album by American pop punk band We the Kings, released as the follow-up to their 2009 effort, Smile Kid, through S-Curve Records on July 5, 2011 on iTunes and July 12, 2011 everywhere else. It debuted at No. 45 on the US Billboard 200 and at No... |
45 | 9 | — | — | 95 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||||
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Certifications Music recording sales certification Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,... (sales threshold) |
Album | |||||
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| US Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
US Pop Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs) The Mainstream Top 40 is an airplay chart from Billboard magazine, and is also known as Pop Songs on billboard.com. It was often mistaken for and confused with the now discontinued Pop 100 Airplay chart... |
US Heat |
AUS ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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| 2007 | "Skyway Avenue" | — | — | — | — | We the Kings | |||
| 2008 | "Check Yes Juliet Check Yes Juliet "Check Yes Juliet" is a song written and recorded by American pop punk band We the Kings. It was released in February 2008 as the second single from their eponymous debut album . The band also produced a music video for the song. The track is currently their biggest hit on Billboard charts, peaking... " |
70 | 23 | — | 26 |
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| "Secret Valentine" | — | 33 | — | — | |||||
| 2009 | "Heaven Can Wait" | — | 25 | 15 | — | Smile Kid | |||
| 2010 | "We'll Be a Dream We'll Be a Dream "We'll Be a Dream" is a song by American pop-punk band We the Kings with guest vocals by Demi Lovato, released as the second single from their second studio album, Smile Kid... " (featuring Demi Lovato Demi Lovato "She’s got the range, the full emotional spectrum, incredible control… Vocally, she’s the best thing Disney’s had since Christina Aguilera."—Producer Toby Gad on Demi Lovato's vocals... ) |
76 | 21 | 3 | — | ||||
| 2011 | "Friday Is Forever" | — | — | — | — | Sunshine State of Mind | |||
| "Say You Like Me" | — | 38 | — | — | |||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||||||
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | MTV Video Music Awards MTV Video Music Awards An MTV Video Music Award , is an award presented by the cable channel MTV to honor the best in music videos... |
"Best New Artist" | We The Kings | |
| 2008 | Rock on Request Awards | "Best Pop Punk Artist" | We The Kings | |
| 2010 | Teen Choice Awards Teen Choice Awards The Teen Choice Awards, are an annual awards show that air on the Fox cable channel, that honor the year's biggest biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, voted by teen viewers aged 14 through 17. Winners receive an authentic full size surfboard designed with... |
"Choice Hook Up" (shared with Demi Lovato Demi Lovato "She’s got the range, the full emotional spectrum, incredible control… Vocally, she’s the best thing Disney’s had since Christina Aguilera."—Producer Toby Gad on Demi Lovato's vocals... ) |
We'll Be a Dream We'll Be a Dream "We'll Be a Dream" is a song by American pop-punk band We the Kings with guest vocals by Demi Lovato, released as the second single from their second studio album, Smile Kid... |
External links
- We the Kings, Video Premiere "Secret Valentine" on mtvUMtvUmtvU is a division of Viacom's MTV Networks which produces a 24-hour television channel that is available on more than 750 college and university campuses across the United States, as well as several digital cable packages...
Premiered Tuesday Jan. 26th. - Official Site