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10 Things You Didn't Know About Kings of Leon

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:00:23 +0000

You probably know that Kings of Leon are made up of three brothers and their cousin. But did you know that an old photo of the four boys is hidden in one of their albums? It's one of the 10 Things You Didn't Know About Kings of Leon. Read more group trivia below, and at the bottom of

Win a Kings of Leon Prize Pack Featuring a Signed Box Set and Poster + T-Shirt

Diffuser.fm Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:47:20 +0000

Kings of Leon have had a pretty good decade. In 2003, when the Oklahoma-born rockers released their debut, 'Youth & Young Manhood,' they were still a club band unknown outside of Nashville, their adopted hometown. With their next four albums, brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill, along with cousin Matthew, emerged as one of the biggest rock acts of the decade, combining Southern twang with post-punk edge and U2-grade stadium heroics. As the Kings prep for a new album and tour, RCA/Legacy is releasing 'The Collection Box' -- a five-disc set comprising all of their studio albums, plus a live DVD -- and we're giving away a signed copy.

Dawes, 'Stories Don't End' – Album Review

Will Levith — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:00:41 +0000

Dawes is one of those rare rock acts -- think Kings of Leon or Ray LaMontagne -- that glides effortlessly between popular music and a believably vintage-sounding aesthetic. Singer Taylor Goldsmith’s analog lead vocals may be unique for the ProTools-era listener, but his delivery is, unquestionably, a chip off of Jackson Browne’s old block. (Somewhat ironically, the band has backed Browne on tour). Which, in recent years, has left us scratching our heads. Does this band have an authenticity problem, or is this the sound of rock music’s Next Big Thing?

Kings of Leon's New Album Due in September

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:07:59 +0000

Mark those calendars, Kings of Leon fans. Bassist Jared Followill has shared a big piece of news: The band’s sixth album, which is the follow up to ‘Come Around Sundown,’ should be out this September. Other key details revealed by Followill? The record is indeed finished and is in the process of being sequenced. Also, [...]

V Festival 2013 Announces Headliners Kings of Leon + Beyonce

Gina Vespa — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:23:06 +0000

The highly anticipated V Festival is returning to England this summer and is set to take place from Aug. 17-18 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, and Weston Park, South Staffordshire. The event boasts performances by headliners Kings of Leon and Beyonce, plus dozens more.

Hangout Music Fest 2013 Features Kings of Leon, Jim James, the Shins + More

Gina Vespa — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:12:17 +0000

Looking for a beach getaway? Well, this just might be your answer. The fourth annual Hangout Music Fest is set to take place in Gulf Shores, Ala., from May 17-19, and this year's edition boasts performances by headliners Kings of Leon and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Bottle Rock 2013 Announces Full Lineup, Adds Kings of Leon, Dirty Projectors + More

Gina Vespa — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:10:50 +0000

Earlier this week, Bottle Rock 2013 revealed a handful of acts to look forward to at this year’s festival, set to take place from May 10-12 in Napa Valley, Calif. The full lineup for the three-day event has since been announced, and big additions include Kings of Leon and Dirty Projectors.

Optimus Alive! 2013 Festival Features Green Day, Depeche Mode + Kings of Leon

Gina Vespa — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:12:12 +0000

Optimus Alive! 2013 is set to take place on the scenic Alges riverside in Oeiras, Portugal, from July 12-14. Featured acts for the highly anticipated music festival include Kings of Leon, Depeche Mode and Two Door Cinema Club, along with the recent additions of Green Day and Biffy Clyro.

Governors Ball 2013 Lineup Announced, Featuring Kings of Leon + More

Gina Vespa — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:36:23 +0000

The lineup for the third annual Governors Ball – a music festival held in Randall’s Island, N.Y. – has just been announced. The event is scheduled to take place from June 7-9 and feature more than 60 acts from a variety of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, pop, dance and electronica. Among this year’s performers [...]

Kings of Leon's Nathan Followill Welcomes Daughter

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:23:51 +0000

The Kings of Leon extended family keeps on expanding. Drummer Nathan Followill and wife Jessie Baylin welcomed a daughter, Violet Marlowe Followill, as a belated Christmas present. Little Violet was born in Nashville on Dec. 26. “Mom, Dad and baby are doing well and are so in love!,” the band’s rep confirmed to PEOPLE. We [...]

Kings of Leon Bassist Jared Followill Gets Married

Jeff Giles — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:16:35 +0000

Kings of Leon singer Caleb Followill is no longer the only one in the family with a model for a wife. His brother, bassist Jared, got hitched to his fiancee Martha Patterson on Sunday (Sept. 30).

Kings of Leon's Jared Followill Talks New Side Project, Smoke and Jackal

Jeff Giles — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:39:07 +0000

With the band on hiatus since late last year, the members of Kings of Leon have had to find new ways to stay busy. For vocalist Caleb Followill, the downtime has provided the perfect chance to start a family -- and for his brother Jared, it's jump-started a whole new band.

PJ Harvey vs. Kings of Leon – Song Parallels

Jeff Giles — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:51:47 +0000

Kings of Leon named their 2003 single 'Molly's Chambers' for a line in 'Whiskey in the Jar,' a traditional song covered by Irish rock legends Thin Lizzy -- but when it came to writing the music for the track, they may have taken inspiration from an act who hails from a different part of the United Kingdom.

Kings of Leon Share Awesome New Album News

Joe Robinson — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:00:14 +0000

Kings of Leon have been talking with potential producers and plan to hit the studio some time soon to begin working on the as-yet-untitled follow-up to their 2010 album, ‘Come Around Sundown.’ “‘We’ve been meeting with producers every day so we’re starting to get the ball rolling on album six,” bassist Jared Followill tells BBC Radio 1, [...]

Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill and Wife Post First Photo of Baby Daughter

Jeff Giles — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:48:04 +0000

Kings of Leon singer Caleb Followill has been putting the band's hiatus to good use, welcoming his first child with Victoria's Secret model Lily Aldridge into the world on June 21 -- and now the happy couple has introduced young Dixie Pearl to the world at large.

Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill and Wife Lily Aldridge Share Baby Picture

Joe Robinson — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:37:15 +0000

Less than a month after Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill's wife, model Lily Aldridge, gave birth to the couple's first child, Aldridge has tweeted the first public photo of their precious Dixie Pearl. The Twitter picture of their daughter, who was born on June 21 in Nashville, displays her tiny feet wearing bunny-themed booties accompanied by a note that read "Sweet feet" with a smiley face at the end.

Kings of Leon Drummer Nathan Followill Announces Another 'Prince of Leon'

John Tarpley — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:37:44 +0000

Following last week's announcement that Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill and wife/model Lily Aldridge welcomed their first child, daughter Dixie Pearl, into the world, drummer Nathan Followill announced via Twitter that he and wife, singer-songwriter Jessie Baylin, are expecting their first child this December.

Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill and Wife Welcome First Child

Scott Shetler — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:45:51 +0000

It's a girl! Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill and his wife, model Lily Aldridge, are parents for the first time. Us Weekly reports that Aldridge gave birth to a baby girl at Vanderbilt University & Medical Center in Nashville on Thursday morning.

Jared Followill of Kings of Leon Engaged to Model Martha Patterson

Dave Lifton — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:06:24 +0000

No matter how much musical trends and tastes change over the years, rock stars and models go together like peanut butter and jelly. The latest evidence came today (May 2) when a spokesperson for Jared Followill of Kings of Leon confirmed the bassist’s engagement to aspiring model Martha Patterson. The couple, who have only known each other for [...]