The Neilsons
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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 |
| Label | Platter Matter |
| Past members | Ron Neilson Betty Neilson Tami Neilson Jay Neilson (also known as Johnny Confidence) Todd Neilson |
After break-up
Some 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
Albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1996 | The Neilsons |
Singles
| Year | Single | CAN Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Windows to the Past" | 15 | The Neilsons |
| "We'll Hold On" | 31 |