The Neilsons was a Canadian country music group made up of a 5-member family. Their 1996 single "Windows to the Past" reached the Top 20 of the RPM Country Tracks chart.[1] The music video for the song aired regularly on CMT.[2] They later returned to the Top 40 with their 1996 single "We'll Hold On."[3] Tami Neilson has also developed a solo career after emigrating to New Zealand.
The Neilsons | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Canada |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 1996 |
| Labels | Platter Matter |
| Past members | Ron Neilson Betty Neilson Tami Neilson Jay Neilson (also known as Johnny Confidence) Todd Neilson |
After break-up
editSome members of the family have continued with a solo singing career or have gone into music production, including Tami Neilson who has had considerable success as a solo artist in New Zealand, co-writing songs with her brother Joshua 'Jay' Neilson.
Todd Neilson runs a creative agency in Canada (Considerate Agency) which has produced Tami’s music videos through the years including her hit single “Beyond the Stars” featuring Willie Nelson.
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1996 | The Neilsons |
Singles
edit| Year | Single | CAN Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Windows to the Past" | 15 | The Neilsons |
| "We'll Hold On" | 31 |
References
edit- ^ "RPM Country Tracks for May 13, 1996". RPM. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ SoundClick artist: Tami Neilson
- ^ "RPM Country Tracks for September 30, 1996". RPM. Retrieved 22 September 2010.