The Peasall Sisters

The Peasall Sisters are a country harmony group formed by three of the six Peasall siblings. They are best known for their singing in the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou?.

The Peasall Sisters
GenresCountry music
Years active2000–present
LabelsVarèse Sarabande
Dualtone
MembersLeah Peasall
Sarah Peasall
Hannah Peasall

Biography

The six Peasall siblings were born and raised in White House, Tennessee. Group members include Sarah (alto voice, guitar), Hannah (soprano voice, mandolin), and Leah (tenor voice, violin).

Film participation

In the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, they provided the singing voices for Ulysses Everett McGill's (George Clooney) daughters, the Wharvey Girls. They sang "In the Highways" and "Angel Band."[1]

The Peasall Sisters – Family Harmony DVD was released in 2006, and shows the sisters with their family and singing.[2]

For the soundtrack of the 2010 film True Grit, the sisters contribute their version of Mosie Lister's gospel song "Where No One Stands Alone."[3]

Appearances

As part of the Down from the Mountain tour, the sisters performed at the Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall. They have also appeared at the Grand Ole Opry.[4]

Awards

Their inclusion on the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack album made the group at the time the youngest vocal group nominated for a contribution in a Grammy Award.[5]

Recordings

The sisters have released two albums: in 2002, First Offering[4] and in 2005 Home to You, on which they are accompanied by artists such as Randy Scruggs, Larry Perkins, Jamie Hartford, and Leroy Troy.[6]

Discography
Solo albums
Music films
  • 2006: The Peasall Sisters: Family Harmony DVD (Franklin Films)
Film contributions
Song contributions

References
  1. uncredited (22 December 2011). "You shall Hear things, Wonderful to tell". MetaFilter. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  2. Challies, Tim (17 February 2006). "The Peasall Sisters – Family Harmony DVD". Challies. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  3. Rodgers, D. Patrick (28 September 2010). "Nashvillians The Peasall Sisters Featured in Coen Brothers' True Grit Trailer". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  4. staff writer (30 January 2002). "Peasall Sisters' 'First Offering' Is On Their Own Label". Billboard. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  5. The Advocate - Sep 13, 2005 - Page 77 No. 946 "Home To You The Peasall Sisters (Dual- tone): Sweet-voiced, classic country harmonies from teenage siblings showcased in film O Brother, Where Art Thou? "
  6. Andrews, Michael (31 August 2005). "The Peasall Sisters - Home to You". Creative Loafing. Retrieved 29 April 2017.


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