One Republic

The Grammy nominated American rock band One Republic is from Colorado Springs, Colorado. The band broke radio records with its first single Apologize which received the largest amount of airplay in history. The same song’s remix proved to be a major international hit and topped charts in sixteen countries. With various hits like All the Right Moves, Feel Again, Good Life, and Stop and Stare, the band has made its mark in the music industry. The band has been nominated for various awards and so far it has won MTV Asia Awards, Teen Choice Awards and the Polish, Eska Music Awards. Music of the band ranging from cello, pop and alternative within the genre of rock has won them a huge fan following.
 
One Republic’s live performances are equally great as their music have won acclaim and are sought after by the fans. The band is known for giving upbeat and entertaining live performances. To enjoy their energetic concert experience, get One Republic tickets.
 
This phenomenal band was formed in 2002 by Zach Filkins and Ryan Tedder. The other three members namely Eddie Fisher, Brent Kutzle and Drew Brown were added later on. Initially the band was signed by Columbia Records and they successfully recorded an album as part of their deal but just two months from the album’s release the company backed out. That was a setback for One Republic but soon things changed for them when their talent got attracted attention on MySpace. The band proved to be a sensation on the social networking site. After gaining exposure from the site the band soon signed with Mosley Music Group.
 
The release of their first album ‘Dreaming Out Aloud’ brought them further recognition. Doing exceptionally well this album was certified platinum in USA and gold in Australia, Austria and Canada. The success of the album was followed by another well received album ‘Waking Up.’ The single All the Right Moves from the album made it to the top twenty songs in the Billboard Hot 100. The song making it to the top ten charts in Switzerland, Ireland and New Zealand brought international recognition for the band.
 
The rock band topping charts with several of its songs has been noticed by the entertainment industry and several of their songs have been used by both big and small screen. Hit television series like Castle, One Tree Hill, Vampire Diaries, Smallville, The Hills and Cold Case have used the band’s songs. It was their song ‘Good Life’ that Google used in its 2010 in review video. The song has also been used by Disney for their ‘Let the Memories Begin Campaign.’ This remarkable bands fourth top forty hit single on the Billboard top hundred, Secrets has been used in the German film Zweiohrkuken and in the American film The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Not stopping there the song was used in advertisements by Ralph Lauren and Apple. The platinum certified song has also been used for various major television productions like Gossip Girl, Lost, Pretty Little Liars, CSI: Miami and was featured on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
 
It’s not only the music of One Republic that has been extensively featured on television, the band itself has made many televised appearances to its name. They have made appearances on The Tonight’s Show, The Today Show and as a guest on Dancing with the Stars. Also they have performed live for American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.
 
The band has also worked with other major artists. One Republic has collaborated twice with Timbaland on his albums and were featured on Leona Lewis’s song Lost Then Found. The band has successfully toured with Brandi Carlile and Maroon 5. Other than their albums the band also gave a very successful festive song, ‘Christmas Without You’. The song was performed on the famous show Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve countdown and also at the national Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
 
Now this vastly featured band is taking to the stage to give an exciting performance. One Republic gives an electrifying live performance connecting with the audience to make it a memorable experience for them. Ryan Tedder the founding member of the band is famous for his songwriting abilities and has given lyrics for other major artists like Leona Lewis, Adele, T-Pain and Beyonce. His songwriting skills combined with the band’s charismatic on stage presence, array of chart topping songs and powerful music makes a concert by the band truly remarkable. Get cheap One Republic tickets to experience the thrilling entertainment this band has to offer.