Darling Parade

Darling Parade
OriginNashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock
Pop rock
Years active2007–present
LabelsPage 2 Music
MembersKristin Kearns
Nate McCoy
Dustin McCoy
Casey Conrad
Websitedarlingparade.com

Darling Parade is an American Alternative Rock band from Nashville, formed in early 2007. The band consists of Kristin Kearns (vocals/guitar), Nate McCoy (guitar/vocals), Dustin McCoy (bass/vocals), and Casey Conrad (drums).[1] By December 5, 2011, the band were ranked at No. 8 on the Billboard Next Big Sound Chart.[2] On May 4, 2012, their music video for "Never Wrong" was voted to the No. 1 position on The Freshmen mtvU.[3] Their debut full-length studio album, Battle Scars & Broken Hearts was released on April 2, 2013, by Page 2 Music.[4]

In June 2013, Darling Parade was declared the winner of the "Let's make a band famous" category at MTV & VH1's O Music Awards. The band performed live at MTV's VMA Week, and was named MTV's Artist to Watch.

Tours

  • Supporting act in January and February 2012 on national tour with Cassadee Pope, Stephen Jerzak, and Justin Young[5][6]
  • Performance at Summerfest 2012 opening for Cherri Bomb & Chevelle.[7]
  • Performed multiple shows at Shout Fest 2010 where they opened for Switchfoot, Plumb, and Sixpence None The Richer.
  • Supporting act on national tour with Trapt in 2014

Use in Film & TV

  • Promotional Trailer for Stargate Universe on SyFy Channel (2009)
  • The Lying Game – ABC Family[8]
  • Fly Girls – The CW
  • Featured in SuperCuts "Rock the Cut" Ad (2013)

Band members

Current
  • Kristin Kearns – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
  • Nate McCoy – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
  • Dustin McCoy – Bass, Backing Vocals
  • Casey Conrad – Drums
Past
  • Adam Gooch
  • Jonathan Davis
  • Scott Adams
  • Robert Fairless
  • Nathan Thurston

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album Chart positions
Billboard 200 Top Heatseekers Independent Albums
2013 Battle Scars & Broken Hearts
  • Release date: April 2, 2013
  • Label: Page 2 Music
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EPs

  • Darling Parade (self-titled) (2009)
  • What You Want (2010)
  • Until We Say It's Over (2011)

Singles

  • "Ghost"
  • "Never Wrong"
  • "Crash And Burn"
  • "Run Away"

Collaborations

  • Stephen Christian of Anberlin co-wrote and provided guest vocals on "Remember" for the band's 3rd EP, Until We Say It's Over.

References

  1. ^ Music News Nashville
  2. ^ Billboard
  3. ^ mtvU
  4. ^ Broadway World
  5. ^ Matrix To A Muse
  6. ^ Alter The Press
  7. ^ FM 102.1 Milwaukee
  8. ^ Wet Paint
  • Official website