Royal Tailor was an American Christian pop rock band.[1] The group disbanded in 2015.[2]
Royal Tailor | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Pop, dance-pop, Christian pop |
| Years active | 2004–2015 |
| Labels | Essential, Provident |
| Past members | Tauren Wells DJ Cox Blake Hubbard Jarrod Ingram |
History
editRoyal Tailor was started by Tauren Wells, DJ Cox, Jeremy Guzman, and Blake Hubbard while they were attending Indiana Bible College in 2004.[3] Jarrod Ingram, who attended Gateway College of Evangelism (now Urshan University), joined later.[4]
After hearing Royal Tailor's music, Leeland and Jack Mooring passed along the band's EP to Jason McArthur, Vice President of A&R of Provident Music Group, who signed them to a record deal.[citation needed] Producers Aaron Lindsey, Chuck Butler and Daniel Kinner produced their debut album, Black & White, which was released on June 7, 2011. It received a nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for the 54th Grammy Awards.[5]
In 2013, they released their self-titled album that included "Ready Set Go" (featuring Capital Kings) as its single.[citation needed] The album made it to No. 95 on the Billboard 200,[6] No. 3 US Christian Albums,[7] and No. 17 US Independent Album.[8]
The group disbanded in 2015 when Wells started his solo career.[2] The other members of the band have moved-on to new projects.[2] In 2016, Wells said of the decision to disband Royal Tailor that "The band was successful, by our measures of success. It was doing well, still growing. I felt like we had just put out our best album. Things were great, relationally, and obviously we're best friends. But to be honest, we were so tired."[9] Wells released his first solo single ("Undefeated") in May 2016, an EP (Undefeated) in September 2016, and has done other projects.[10]
Members
edit- Tauren Wells – lead vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar (2004–2015)
- DJ Cox – lead guitar, backing vocals (2004–2015)
- Blake Hubbard – bass guitar, backing vocals (2004–2015)
- Jarrod Ingram – drums (2009–2015)
- Travis Rigney – drums (2004–2008)
- Jeremy Guzman – keyboards (2004–2008)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Christ | ||
| 2011 | Black & White
|
190 | 6 |
| 2013 | Royal Tailor
|
95 | 3 |
EPs
edit| Year | EP |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Love Like This
|
Guest appearances
edit| Title | Year | Other performers | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Living for the Other Side" | 2013 | Capital Kings | Capital Kings |
| "Love Like Crazy" | 1 Girl Nation | 1 Girl Nation |
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Contemporary Christian Music Album (Black & White) | Nominated |
| 2015 | Contemporary Christian Music Album (Royal Tailor) | Nominated |
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | New Artist of the Year | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Royal Tailor Breaks Out First Music Video 'Make A Move'". CMSpin. Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Tauren Wells striking off in new directions". Retrieved August 7, 2016.
- ^ "700 Club Interactive - Guests - Tauren Wells". event.cbn.com. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ "Interview with Royal Tailor's Tauren Wells (Part 1) - Whole Notes". Whole Notes. June 28, 2011. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ "Complete List of Nominees for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards | E! Online UK". Ca.eonline.com. November 30, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
- ^ "Royal Tailor". billboard.com. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "Royal Tailor". billboard.com. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "Royal Tailor". billboard.com. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "Tauren Wells Steps Into New Solo Project, Out of Royal Tailor". Retrieved August 7, 2016.
- ^ "Tauren Wells". Genius. Retrieved December 20, 2021.