The Band Perry announced their official comeback in country music on Friday (June 6). The trio’s return arrives 15 years after they released their debut studio album.

Siblings Kimberly Perry, Reid Perry and Neil Perry kicked off the group’s career with their self-titled debut album in 2010. They became known for hits like “If I Die Young,” “Better Dig Two,” “DONE” and more. They went on to win Grammys, Country Music Association Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, CMT Music Awards and six No. 1 singles, among other accolades, notes a press release issued Friday morning. The Band Perry is returning with original members Kimberly and Reid, plus Kimberly’s husband, Johnny Costello.

“After stepping away to take a break and evolve, we’re feeling more grounded, more fired-up, and more connected to our roots than ever,” the band said in a statement. “Country music has always been home for us—and we feel so grateful to still have a seat at the table. We’re bringing everything we’ve lived, everything we’ve learned, and a whole new energy into this next season. We can’t wait to share what’s coming.”

The Band Perry announced in early 2023 that they “decided to take a creative break as a group and each focus on our individual creative pursuits.” They opted to reunite for a homecoming show earlier this year to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Neil continued his solo endeavors, and his bandmates wished him “the most success” at that time. Kimberly said it was “a gorgeous full circle moment” to play a show “10 minutes away from” where she wrote “If I Die Young.”

To celebrate their official return to country music, The Band Perry will perform on the Hard Rock Stage at CMA Fest in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The performance will kick off at 6:50 p.m. CT on Friday evening. The Country Music Association’s annual four-day music festival, hailed the longest-running country music festival in the world, includes hundreds of artists performing on several stages. The main stage at Nissan Stadium includes Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Rascal Flatts, The Red Clay Strays, Darius Rucker, Shaboozey, Blake Shelton, Zach Top, Keith Urban and Bailey Zimmerman. CMA Fest kicked off on Thursday (June 5) and runs through Sunday (June 8) in Nashville. Ashley McBryde and Cody Johnson will team up to host the three-hour televised summer concert special later this month. Viewers can watch CMA Fest on Thursday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on ABC. It will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

The Band Perry is in the process of recording new music, according to the press release issued Friday morning. Until the trio debuts new music, find The Band Perry on iHeartRadio here.

Billy Greenwood