1GN

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1GN
Also known as1 Girl Nation
Origin Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. [1]
Genres pop, pop rock
Years active2012–2016
Labels Reunion
Past members
Website www.1gnofficial.com

1GN, formerly known as 1 Girl Nation, was a contemporary Christian, power pop and pop rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are on the Reunion Records label, affiliated with Provident Label Group and Sony Music Entertainment, and released their first album entitled 1 Girl Nation on August 20, 2013. The album has had chart successes.

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Background

In 2012, 1 Girl Nation was formed in Nashville, Tennessee, and the band members are Lauryn Taylor Bach from Birmingham, Alabama, Lindsey Adamec from Jacksonville, Florida, Carmen Justice from Nashville, Tennessee, Kayli Robinson from Orlando, Florida, and Kelsey Grimm from Chicago, Illinois. [2] On May 1, 2014, the band announced that Kelsey was leaving the band because she was getting married. [3]

Music

In June 2013, the band was signed to Reunion Records, a major Christian music label in the United States. [2]

1 Girl Nation

On August 20, 2013, 1 Girl Nation released their self-titled debut album 1 Girl Nation . 1 Girl Nation charted at No. 11 and No. 9 on the Top Christian Albums and the Top Heatseekers Albums charts respectively, for the Billboard charting week of September 7, 2013. [4] [5] On December 14, 2013, Billboard charts the album was the No. 2 Heatseekers Albums.

Unite

Their second album, Unite , was released on April 15, 2016, by Reunion Records. [6]

Members

Former members

Sponsorships

In September 2013, 1 Girl Nation obtained sponsorships from Anytime Fitness (the Nashville, TN location), MAC Cosmetics and 1964 Ears. [18]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ 		US
Heat
1 Girl Nation 11 [4] 2 [5]
Unite
  • Released: April 15, 2016
  • Label: Reunion
  • Formats: CD, digital download
44—

Extended plays

TitleAlbum details
A Very 1 Girl Nation Christmas

Singles

Music videos

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References

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  10. ↑ Kayli Robinson (June 30, 2015). "It's my birthday and I'm proud of that! :) no shame here!!!" . Retrieved March 18, 2016– via Twitter.
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  12. ↑ Kelsey Grimm (December 29, 2015). "Guys it's my birthday and here we have the flying squirrel. Which basically looks how I'm feeling today" . Retrieved March 18, 2016– via Twitter.
  13. ↑ Kelsey Grimm (December 29, 2013). "A 2...and a 4. I'm 24 today guys. Whoa. Also excuse my scary flash eyes." Retrieved March 18, 2016– via Twitter.
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