Cimorelli
Cimorelli is a singing group from El Dorado Hills, California that first gained popularity on YouTube singing cover music. They were subsequently signed to Universal Music's Island label. Now composing and writing their own songs, Cimorelli is made up of five sisters: Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, and Lauren; their older brother, Mike Jr., was a member of the group from 2007 to 2008, while youngest sister Dani was a member from 2010 to 2020. The group's music is mostly made up of a cappella singing with occasional instruments.
, the group has released seven extended plays, a mixtape called Hearts on Fire, and three full-length albums titled Up At Night, Alive and Sad Girls Club.
Early life
Growing up, the Cimorelli sisters were raised Catholic and home schooled along with their five brothers by their mom, Lynne Cimorelli. Lynne, a classical pianist, taught the children to sing and play the piano at young ages.Career
2007-2009: Formation and beginnings
In 2007, Mike Jr., Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, and Lauren launched Cimorelli as a vocal group. The group sang at small shows around their hometown and the Sacramento area. On December 12, 2008, Cimorelli released their debut EP, Hello There.After the release of Hello There, Mike Jr. left the band.
On August 10 2009, the group uploaded their cover of "Party in the U.S.A.". Following this release Cimorelli began releasing weekly covers.
Cimorelli was signed by Island Records in 2009. The family then moved from El Dorado Hills, California to Malibu, California.
2010-2015: Island Records
In 2010, their youngest sister, Dani, joined the band.In 2011, Cimorelli released their second EP, CimFam. This marked their first release under the Island label. The EP peaked at #9 on the Billboard Heatseekers. CimFam features an original song written by all of the girls and five covers.
In July 2012, Cimorelli was nominated for "Choice Web Star" at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards.
Later that year, the group released their third EP, Believe It, on December 11, 2012. The EP peaked at #7 on the Billboard Heatseekers.
On June 18, 2013, Cimorelli released their fourth EP, Made in America. It features four original songs. The album peaked at #179 on the Billboard 200 chart and at #4 on the Billboard Heatseekers.
At the 2013 Teen Choice Awards, the group won the award of "Choice Web Star".
During the months of May and June 2014, Cimorelli performed at DigiFest in London, New York City, and Toronto. Later in June 2014 Cimorelli launched their web series titled Summer with Cimorelli.
On October 27, 2014, Cimorelli released their fifth EP, Renegade, which peaked at #10 on the Billboard Heatseekers. In November 2014, Cimorelli released their first Christmas EP, Christmas Magic.
In 2015, Cimorelli departed from Island Records, moved to Nashville, Tennessee and became independent artists.
2015-present: Independent Artists
Around May 2015, Cimorelli released a mixtape called Hearts on Fire with nine free songs in it. All of the songs were acoustically produced. This was their first release after departing from Island Records.On May 17, 2016, the group released their debut full-length album, Up at Night. It debuted at #24 on the Top Country Albums chart and peaked at #7 on the Billboard Heatseekers. The album sold 1,500 copies in the first week in the U.S.
Later that year on December 20, Cimorelli released their second full-length album titled, Alive. It peaked at #11 on the Billboard Heatseekers and at #42 on the Top Christian Albums chart.
On October 27, 2017, Cimorelli released their third album, Sad Girls Club, this album featured a solo song from each sister, a first for the band. Sad Girls Club peaked at #17 on the Billboard Heatseekers.
In the summer of 2018, the group released their sixth EP titled, I Love You, or Whatever. Also in summer 2018, Lisa, Amy, and Dani appeared in the movie, Hope Springs Eternal.
In later 2018, Lisa and Lauren have announced solo projects. In November, Lisa released "Goodbye" and in December, Lauren released "Running".
Lisa and Lauren have since released further solo projects. Lisa’s include "Africa", "Italy", "I Don't Deserve It", "Unloved", "Florida" and "The Last Time" with Hudson Henry. Lauren’s include "Flames", "Brown Eyed Boys" and "Pressure".
Health
Seven out of eleven Cimorelli siblings including, Katherine, Amy, Lauren and Dani, suffer from brachydactyly, a disease which causes their fingers to be abnormally short and crooked.Amy was diagnosed with Turner syndrome at the age of nine.
Members
Current members
Members are listed from oldest to youngest, along with other tasks besides vocals.- Christina Cimorelli: founder, choreographer, vocal arrangements, songwriter, pianist
- Katherine Cimorelli: bassist
- Lisa Cimorelli: harmony arrangements, pianist, drummer, video editor
- Amy Cimorelli: guitarist, pianist
- Lauren Cimorelli: tambourine, pianist, arrangements, songwriter
Former members
- Michael "Mike" Cimorelli, Jr.
- Danielle "Dani" Cimorelli: songwriter, arrangements, guitarist
Discography
Extended Plays
| Title | EP Details | US | US Heatseekers |
| Hello There/Cimorelli |
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| CimFam | |||
| Believe It | |||
| Made in America | |||
| Renegade | |||
| Christmas Magic | |||
| I Love You, or Whatever | |||
| Christmas Lights |
| Title | Mixtape Details |
| Hearts on Fire |
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| Title | Album Details | US Heatseekers | US Country Albums | US Christian |
| Up at Night |
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| Alive | ||||
| Sad Girls Club |