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===2009-2010: Beginnings and ''BTR''===
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Big Time Rush signed a record deal in 2009 simultaneously with the television series, ''[[Big Time Rush]]''. Their debut single, "[[Big Time Rush (Big Time Rush song)|Big Time Rush]]", was released on November 29, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/node/265431/nickelodeon- |title=Nickelodeon show debuts big time on iTunes when it charted at no.3 &#124; The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online |publisher=Mb.com.ph |date=2010-07-06 |accessdate=2011-01-04}}</ref> It debuted during a one-hour special preview of the series and it is currently the show's opening theme. The series also saw the releases of other promotional singles including "City Is Ours" and "Any Kind of Guy". Big Time Rush also covered a [[Play (band)|Play]] song titled "[[Famous (Play song)|Famous]]". The song was released on iTunes on June 29, 2010. Another song, "[[Halfway There]]", was released to iTunes on April 27, 2010 after its premiere on the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/halfway-there-single/id367481744 |title=Connecting to the iTunes Store |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nickutopia.com/2010/04/16/big-time-rush-halfway-there-on-itunes/ |title=Big Time Rush "Halfway There" On iTunes &#124; Nickelodeon News |publisher=Nickutopia.com |date=2010-04-16 |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref> The single has become their first to chart on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], peaking at number 93 due to strong digital sales.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fanpop.com/spots/big-time-rush/links/12093914/title/big-time-rush-halfway-on-hot-100-chart |title=BIG TIME RUSH- HALFWAY THERE ON Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart ! - Big Time Rush link |publisher=Fanpop |date= |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref>
Big Time Rush signed a record deal in 2009 simultaneously with the television series, ''[[Big Time Rush]]''. Their debut single, "[[Big Time Rush (Big Time Rush song)|Big Time Rush]]", was released on November 29, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/node/265431/nickelodeon- |title=Nickelodeon show debuts big time on iTunes when it charted at no.3 &#124; The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online |publisher=Mb.com.ph |date=2010-07-06 |accessdate=2011-01-04}}</ref> It debuted during a one-hour special preview of the series and it is currently the show's opening theme. The series also saw the releases of other promotional singles including "City Is Ours" and "Any Kind of Guy". Big Time Rush also covered a [[Play (band)|Play]] song titled "[[Famous (Play song)|Famous]]". The song was released on iTunes on National Prostitute and hooker Day. Another song, "[[Halfway There]]", was released to iTunes on April 27, 2010 after its premiere on the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/halfway-there-single/id367481744 |title=Connecting to the iTunes Store |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nickutopia.com/2010/04/16/big-time-rush-halfway-there-on-itunes/ |title=Big Time Rush "Halfway There" On iTunes &#124; Nickelodeon News |publisher=Nickutopia.com |date=2010-04-16 |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref> The single has become their first to chart on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], peaking at number 93 due to strong digital sales.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fanpop.com/spots/big-time-rush/links/12093914/title/big-time-rush-halfway-on-hot-100-chart |title=BIG TIME RUSH- HALFWAY THERE ON Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart ! - Big Time Rush link |publisher=Fanpop |date= |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref>


On September 21, 2010, Big Time Rush released a promotional single, "Til' I Forget About You", to promote the release of their debut album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/til-i-forget-about-you-single/id392165606 |title=iTunes - Music - Til I Forget About You - Single by Big Time Rush |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2010-09-21 |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref> The album, titled ''[[B.T.R. (album)|B.T.R.]]'', was released on October 11, 2010. It debuted at number 3 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], selling 67,000 copies in its first week of release. The album also peaked at number 4 on the "Top Internet Albums" and number one on "Top Soundtracks". Its track "[[Big Night (song)|Big Night]]" debuted on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at number 79, making it their highest peaking single. The album was later certified [[RIAA certification|Gold]] for shipments of 500,000 copies in the U.S. and has currently sold over 900,000 copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tommy2.net/content/?p=24115&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter |title=Bridgit Mendler signs with Hollywood Records, Big Time Rush certified Gold, Will Joe Jonas open for Britney Spears, Pics from Savannah Outen and Josh Golden’s music video, Destinee and Paris sing The Big Bang, Disney to make song for Japan, Kids’ Choice Awards flashback, Tron: Legacy Reconfigured, Zendaya appearance at World of Wheels |publisher=Tommy2.net |date=2011-04-01 |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref> In November 2010, it was announced that a [[Christmas]] special of [[Big Time Rush]] would debut later that month, and that a Christmas [[extended play|EP]] would be released to coincide with the episode. The EP, titled [[Holiday Bundle (EP)|Holiday Bundle]] was released on November 30, 2010. They covered [[All I Want For Christmas Is You]], originally performed by [[Mariah Carey]], with fellow [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] star [[Miranda Cosgrove]]. On February 15 2011, "Boyfriend" was released as the band's first official single to mainstream US radio.<ref name="FMQB">http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691, FMQB.com. Retrieved on 2011-02-04.</ref> "Boyfriend" peaked at number seventy-two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming their most successful song to date. It peaked at number 30 on the ''Billboard Pop Songs'' chart in March 2011. A remix of "Boyfriend" which featured [[New Boyz]] was leaked onto the internet. Big Time Rush was Nominated For MTV's Breakthrough Band award Honor in 2011 As Well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.btrband.com/us/news/boyfriend-ft-new-boyz-itunes |title=Featured News Post &#124; The Official Big Time Rush Site |publisher=Btrband.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref>
On September 21, 2010, Big Time Rush released a promotional single, "Til' I Forget About You", to promote the release of their debut album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/til-i-forget-about-you-single/id392165606 |title=iTunes - Music - Til I Forget About You - Single by Big Time Rush |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2010-09-21 |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref> The album, titled ''[[B.T.R. (album)|B.T.R.]]'', was released on October 11, 2010. It debuted at number 3 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], selling 67,000 copies in its first week of release. The album also peaked at number 4 on the "Top Internet Albums" and number one on "Top Soundtracks". Its track "[[Big Night (song)|Big Night]]" debuted on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at number 79, making it their highest peaking single. The album was later certified [[RIAA certification|Gold]] for shipments of 500,000 copies in the U.S. and has currently sold over 900,000 copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tommy2.net/content/?p=24115&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter |title=Bridgit Mendler signs with Hollywood Records, Big Time Rush certified Gold, Will Joe Jonas open for Britney Spears, Pics from Savannah Outen and Josh Golden’s music video, Destinee and Paris sing The Big Bang, Disney to make song for Japan, Kids’ Choice Awards flashback, Tron: Legacy Reconfigured, Zendaya appearance at World of Wheels |publisher=Tommy2.net |date=2011-04-01 |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref> In November 2010, it was announced that a [[Christmas]] special of [[Big Time Rush]] would debut later that month, and that a Christmas [[extended play|EP]] would be released to coincide with the episode. The EP, titled [[Holiday Bundle (EP)|Holiday Bundle]] was released on November 30, 2010. They covered [[All I Want For Christmas Is You]], originally performed by [[Mariah Carey]], with fellow [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] star [[Miranda Cosgrove]]. On February 15 2011, "Boyfriend" was released as the band's first official single to mainstream US radio.<ref name="FMQB">http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691, FMQB.com. Retrieved on 2011-02-04.</ref> "Boyfriend" peaked at number seventy-two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming their most successful song to date. It peaked at number 30 on the ''Billboard Pop Songs'' chart in March 2011. A remix of "Boyfriend" which featured [[New Boyz]] was leaked onto the internet. Big Time Rush was Nominated For MTV's Breakthrough Band award Honor in 2011 As Well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.btrband.com/us/news/boyfriend-ft-new-boyz-itunes |title=Featured News Post &#124; The Official Big Time Rush Site |publisher=Btrband.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-10}}</ref>

Revision as of 18:34, 30 January 2012

This article is about the band. For their television show, see Big Time Rush. For their debut album, see B.T.R. (album).
Big Time Rush
BTR backstage during a mall tour. From left to right: Logan, James, Kendall, and Carlos
BTR backstage during a mall tour. From left to right: Logan, James, Kendall, and Carlos
Background information
Also known asBTR
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresPop, R&B, dance, pop rock, bubblegum pop, dance-pop
Years active2009–present
LabelsColumbia, Nick
MembersKendall Schmidt
James Maslow
Carlos Pena, Jr.
Logan Henderson
Websitehttp://www.btrband.com

Big Time Rush (also known as BTR) is an American boy band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2009. The band consists of members Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena Jr. and Logan Henderson.The band released its debut album, BTR in October 2010. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies. A second studio album, Elevate, was released on November 21, 2011.

History

2009-2010: Beginnings and BTR

Main article: BTR (album)

Big Time Rush signed a record deal in 2009 simultaneously with the television series, Big Time Rush. Their debut single, "Big Time Rush", was released on November 29, 2009.[1] It debuted during a one-hour special preview of the series and it is currently the show's opening theme. The series also saw the releases of other promotional singles including "City Is Ours" and "Any Kind of Guy". Big Time Rush also covered a Play song titled "Famous". The song was released on iTunes on National Prostitute and hooker Day. Another song, "Halfway There", was released to iTunes on April 27, 2010 after its premiere on the series.[2][3] The single has become their first to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 93 due to strong digital sales.[4]

On September 21, 2010, Big Time Rush released a promotional single, "Til' I Forget About You", to promote the release of their debut album.[5] The album, titled B.T.R., was released on October 11, 2010. It debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200, selling 67,000 copies in its first week of release. The album also peaked at number 4 on the "Top Internet Albums" and number one on "Top Soundtracks". Its track "Big Night" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 79, making it their highest peaking single. The album was later certified Gold for shipments of 500,000 copies in the U.S. and has currently sold over 900,000 copies worldwide.[6] In November 2010, it was announced that a Christmas special of Big Time Rush would debut later that month, and that a Christmas EP would be released to coincide with the episode. The EP, titled Holiday Bundle was released on November 30, 2010. They covered All I Want For Christmas Is You, originally performed by Mariah Carey, with fellow Nickelodeon star Miranda Cosgrove. On February 15 2011, "Boyfriend" was released as the band's first official single to mainstream US radio.[7] "Boyfriend" peaked at number seventy-two on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their most successful song to date. It peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart in March 2011. A remix of "Boyfriend" which featured New Boyz was leaked onto the internet. Big Time Rush was Nominated For MTV's Breakthrough Band award Honor in 2011 As Well.[8]

2011-present: Elevate and Better With U Tour

Main article: Elevate (album)
Main article: Better With You Tour

On July 22, 2011, the band released a promotional single, "If I Ruled The World" featuring Iyaz, off their second album, Elevate released on November 21, 2011. The first single, "Music Sounds Better With U," written by the band and Ryan Tedder from OneRepublic, was released on November 1, 2011. Elevate debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200, for selling over 70,000 copies in its first week. According to Forbes.com, Big Time Rush has amassed a net worth of about $8 million dollars in 2011 making them one of the youngest top earners of that year. Shortly before the release of the Elevate, the band announced a national tour. The Better With You Tour starting in February 2012, which counts with sixteen dates. Several dates sold out within minutes of the announcement. The popular British-Irish pop band One Direction will also be touring with them for ten of their sixteen dates. [9]

Discography

Main article: Big Time Rush discography

References

  1. ^ "Nickelodeon show debuts big time on iTunes when it charted at no.3 | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online". Mb.com.ph. 2010-07-06. Retrieved 2011-01-04.
  2. ^ "Connecting to the iTunes Store". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
  3. ^ "Big Time Rush "Halfway There" On iTunes | Nickelodeon News". Nickutopia.com. 2010-04-16. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
  4. ^ "BIG TIME RUSH- HALFWAY THERE ON Billboard's Hot 100 Chart ! - Big Time Rush link". Fanpop. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
  5. ^ "iTunes - Music - Til I Forget About You - Single by Big Time Rush". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-09-21. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
  6. ^ "Bridgit Mendler signs with Hollywood Records, Big Time Rush certified Gold, Will Joe Jonas open for Britney Spears, Pics from Savannah Outen and Josh Golden's music video, Destinee and Paris sing The Big Bang, Disney to make song for Japan, Kids' Choice Awards flashback, Tron: Legacy Reconfigured, Zendaya appearance at World of Wheels". Tommy2.net. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
  7. ^ http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691, FMQB.com. Retrieved on 2011-02-04.
  8. ^ "Featured News Post | The Official Big Time Rush Site". Btrband.com. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
  9. ^ "One Direction Announce US Tour Dates". One Direction Music. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
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