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About Kings of Leon
Since their debut in 2003, Kings of Leon ((Caleb (guitar/vocals), Nathan (drums), Jared (bass) and Matthew Followill (guitar)) have released eight studio albums (Youth & Young Manhood (2003), Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004), Because of the Times (2007), Only by the Night (2008), Come Around Sundown (2010), Mechanical Bull (2013), WALLS (2016), and When You See Yourself (2021)). The band have sold over 20 million albums and nearly 40 million singles worldwide.
Kings of Leon
The Grammy-winning rock band Kings of Leon has evolved from Southern religious garage rock to global, stadium-filling alternative anthems.1,2 The three brothers, Caleb, Nathan, and Jared Followill, and their cousin Matthew started making music together in Nashville, Tennessee.1 That decision eventually led to the creation of timeless global hits like Sex on Fire and Use Somebody.1,2,3
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Kings of Leon’s Background
The renowned group was formed in 1999 in Nashville after being raised in deeply religious roots across Oklahoma and Tennessee.1,2 Ten years after coming together, they won their first Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals as Sex on Fire became the band's breakthrough international crossover hit.1,2 A couple of years later, at the 2011 Grammys, Kings of Leon and Miley Cyrus presented the Best Country Album award to Lady Antebellum.2
Kings of Leon’s Awards
The Kings of Leon are widely recognized for their memorable ballads.3 In all, they’ve been nominated 12 times and won four Grammys.2
Some of their major accolades include:
- Grammy Award – Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (2009): After almost a decade together, they released their first winning single, Sex on Fire.2
- Grammy Awards – Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals (2010): Just one year later, their song, Use Somebody, on the album with the same name, earned two awards.2
- Grammy Award – Record of the Year (2010): The band's hit single Use Somebody won Record of the Year at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, helping Kings of Leon earn three Grammy Awards that year.2
Kings of Leon’s Biggest Hits
Kings of Leon’s best-known songs include Grammy-winning singles and longtime live staples. The band’s top hits include:
- Sex on Fire (2008): The band's breakthrough international hit and first Grammy-winning single.1,2,3
- Use Somebody (2008): The iconic rock love song helped the group win three Grammy Awards in one year.1,2,3
- Pyro (2010): Another fan favorite from the album Come Around Sundown.3
See Kings of Leon Live
Kings of Leon’s sound, inspired by southern country rock and bands like Thin Lizzy and The Rolling Stones, is as awe-inspiring as it is unique.1 If you get a chance to see them live in a standalone group or alongside other popular artists, expect a sold-out crowd.
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