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The Petersens
Country-bluegrass band from Missouri From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Petersens are an American family band from Branson, Missouri. They perform bluegrass, country, and Christian music, along with mainstream musical covers.[1][2]
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Members
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
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
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
Albums and EPs
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