Royal_Tailor

Royal Tailor

Royal Tailor

American Christian pop rock band


Royal Tailor was an American Christian pop rock band.[1] The group disbanded in 2015.[2]

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History

Royal 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 College), 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

  • Tauren Wells – lead vocals (2004–2015)
  • DJ Cox – 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

Studio albums

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EPs

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Awards

Grammy Awards
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References

  1. "Royal Tailor Breaks Out First Music Video 'Make A Move'". CMSpin. Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
  2. "700 Club Interactive - Guests - Tauren Wells". event.cbn.com. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  3. "Interview with Royal Tailor's Tauren Wells (Part 1) - Whole Notes". Whole Notes. June 28, 2011. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  4. "Complete List of Nominees for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards | E! Online UK". Ca.eonline.com. November 30, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  5. "Royal Tailor". billboard.com. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  6. "Royal Tailor". billboard.com. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  7. "Royal Tailor". billboard.com. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  8. "Tauren Wells". Genius. Retrieved December 20, 2021.

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