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Big Time Rush (group)

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Big Time Rush
Company typeBoy band
IndustryMusic
Founded2009
Headquarters
United States
ProductsStudio albums, singles, tours

Big Time Rush is a U.S.-based pop music boy band established in 2009, featuring members Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson, and Carlos PenaVega. Initially, they signed with Nick Records in 2009 before transitioning to Columbia Records. The group portrayed fictionalized versions of themselves on Nickelodeon's series Big Time Rush, which aired from November 28, 2009, through July 25, 2013. Their first promotional track, "Big Time Rush," premiered alongside the show. The band has released four studio albums: BTR (2010), Elevate (2011), 24/Seven (2013), and Another Life (2023). Following a hiatus between 2014 and 2021, they resumed live shows and issued the single "Call It Like I See It".

2009–2010: Formation and BTR

In 2009, Nickelodeon signed Big Time Rush in conjunction with their television series, collaborating with the Columbia/Epic Label Group to produce original music for the show. Their introductory single, "Big Time Rush," was launched on November 20, 2009, debuting during a special preview episode and serving as the series' theme song. The program premiered in the United States in November 2009 before airing internationally. Early promotional singles included "Any Kind of Guy" released in February 2010 and "Halfway There" in April 2010; the latter reached number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, they released a cover of Play's "Famous" in June 2010 and followed up with "City Is Ours" in August.

To promote their first album, they unveiled "Til I Forget About You" on September 21, 2010. Their debut album, BTR, was released on October 11, 2010, entering the Billboard 200 at number three with first-week sales of 67,000 copies. It also secured the top positions on the U.S. Billboard Kid Albums and Soundtrack charts. The song "Big Night" charted at number 79 on the Hot 100. The album achieved platinum status from the RIAA for exceeding one million copies sold domestically. To support this release, the band embarked on a U.S. tour throughout 2010. On November 30, they issued the Holiday EP titled Holiday Bundle, which included "Beautiful Christmas" and a rendition of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas".

Their second single from BTR, "Boyfriend", debuted on February 8, 2011, reaching number 72 on the Hot 100 and peaking at number 32 on the Pop Songs chart—marking their highest-charting single to date. This track received platinum certification by the RIAA. They performed "Boyfriend" at the 2011 Kids' Choice Awards and were nominated for Favorite Music Group at the event. Additionally, they earned a nomination for MTV's Favorite Breakthrough Band in 2011. The song won Favorite Song at Argentina's Kids' Choice Awards and was nominated for Best International English Song at Mexico's Premios Oye!.

The third single from the album, "Worldwide", was released on July 23, 2011; it reached number 81 in Germany and earned gold certification from the RIAA. In April of that year, Big Time Rush commenced their inaugural headlining tour titled Big Time Rush in Concert, promoting their debut album.

2011–2012: Elevate

Following the renewal of their show for a third season by Nickelodeon, the group revealed plans for their sophomore studio album. On July 22, 2011, they introduced the promotional track "If I Ruled the World" featuring Iyaz, as a precursor to the release of their album Elevate. Throughout the summer of 2011, the band embarked on an extensive tour across the United States. The album Elevate was officially released on November 21, 2011, debuting at number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart with initial sales surpassing 70,000 copies; it subsequently achieved RIAA gold status. The lead single, "Music Sounds Better with U", co-written by the band alongside Ryan Tedder, was launched on November 1, 2011, and reached number 26 on the US Mainstream Top 40 chart. The second single, "Windows Down", released on June 25, 2012, attained number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 and climbed to number 35 on Mainstream Top 40, marking their third entry into the top forty; it also earned gold certification. In October 2011, Big Time Rush served as the opening act for Justin Bieber during his My World Tour in Mexico. Additionally, they received a nomination for Best Push Act at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.

To promote Elevate, Big Time Rush launched their second headlining concert series, the Better with U Tour, which included sixteen dates across North America during February and March of 2012. Supporting performers featured JoJo for five shows and One Direction for ten performances. A nationwide summer tour commenced on July 5 at Columbus’s Nationwide Arena.

Beyond their musical endeavors, Big Time Rush starred in their feature-length film Big Time Movie, which premiered in the United States on March 10, 2012. The movie attracted an audience exceeding thirteen million viewers during its opening weekend and was accompanied by the EP Big Time Movie Soundtrack, which peaked at number 44 on the Billboard 200 chart.

2013–2014: 24/Seven

In 2012, Nickelodeon confirmed a fourth season of Big Time Rush consisting of 13 episodes, with filming commencing in early 2013. The band launched their third studio album, 24/Seven, on June 11, 2013. Although the album reached number four on the Billboard 200 chart, it recorded their lowest opening week sales at 35,000 copies. By comparison, their earlier albums, BTR and Elevate, debuted with first-week sales of 67,000 and 70,000 units respectively. Prior to the album release, the promotional single "Like Nobody's Around" was issued. Logan Henderson characterized the album's sound as "more grounded pop" and "more natural" relative to their earlier work. From June through August 2013, they co-headlined the Summer Break Tour alongside Victoria Justice. At the 2014 World Music Awards, they earned the World's Best Live Act accolade, marking the first time a Nickelodeon act received this distinction.

Following the conclusion of the Big Time Rush television show in 2013, the band maintained touring activities until March 2014 before entering a hiatus to focus on individual pursuits. Kendall Schmidt indicated openness to regrouping if circumstances permitted and revived his band Heffron Drive with Dustin Belt in May 2013. Meanwhile, James Maslow competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2014 and participated in Celebrity Big Brother in 2018. Carlos PenaVega contributed voice work as Bobby Santiago on Nickelodeon's animated series The Loud House. After taking a break, Henderson embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut single "Sleepwalker" in 2017.

2020–present: Reunion and Another Life

On April 20, 2020, Big Time Rush reunited virtually to communicate with fans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They followed this with an acoustic rendition of "Worldwide" on June 16, and later shared a video of James Maslow performing "Beautiful Christmas" in December 2020.

The band announced reunion concerts set for December 2021 on July 19, 2021. Their first new single since 2013, "Call It Like I See It," was released on December 13. On February 21, 2022, during an appearance on Good Morning America, they revealed plans for a reunion tour throughout that year. Four days later, they debuted another single titled "Not Giving You Up." Throughout 2022, additional singles such as "Fall," "Honey," and "Dale Pa'Ya" featuring Maffio were released as they outlined intentions to produce two EPs along with a full-length album.

The lead single from their fourth studio album, "Can't Get Enough," was unveiled on February 6, 2023, coinciding with the launch of their Can't Get Enough tour. Their album Another Life was officially released on June 2, 2023. The second single, "Waves," premiered on May 3. The album achieved a peak position of number 15 on the US Billboard Top Current Album Sales chart. On October 24, they issued the third single "Weekends" alongside announcing a deluxe edition scheduled for release on November 10.

On February 21, 2025, Big Time Rush revealed plans for the "In Real Life Worldwide Tour", spanning from July through December 2025 with a total of 54 shows across North America and Europe. This tour will feature performances of every song from their Nickelodeon series and include appearances by original cast members Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman.

Musical style and themes

Big Time Rush, closely linked to Nickelodeon, is characterized as a "family-friendly" ensemble with a unique sonic fusion. Their initial album, BTR, was recognized for its blend of synth-pop, hip-hop elements, and harmonies typical of boy bands. The group’s music is frequently described as dance-rock influenced by pop.

Public image

The band has drawn comparisons to peers such as One Direction and the Wanted. Industry experts have identified Big Time Rush as a significant contributor to the revival of boy bands, emphasizing their calculated debut through a television series and their appeal across various markets. Although assembled via auditions similar to other manufactured pop groups, they have been acknowledged for revitalizing the boy band genre’s reputation and relevance.

In 2012, readers of Parade selected Big Time Rush as the "Best Boy Band in the World," surpassing competitors One Direction and the Wanted in a poll exceeding 800,000 votes. The band graced the cover of the August 5, 2012 edition, featuring an interview that highlighted their influence within the music industry. They are also ranked among the "Greatest Boy Bands of All Time," alongside iconic groups such as NSYNC and Backstreet Boys.

Acknowledged for their worldwide fanbase and role in rejuvenating the boy band trend, Big Time Rush was placed 15th on Washington Times Magazine's list of the "Top 20 Best Boy Bands of the Decade" (2012) and secured 28th position on POP! Goes The Charts' "Top 40 Best Boy Bands of the Past 25 Years" (2013).

Member PenaVega emphasized the interplay between their music and television exposure, noting that although their songs stand independently, the show's audience of four million viewers greatly enhances their visibility. He also pointed out that Nickelodeon's platform was crucial to their success despite some skepticism within the industry.

Band Members

Current

Touring

  • Cody Perrin – lead guitar, music director (2021-present)
  • Vicky Warwick – bass, keyboards (2021-present)
  • Greg Garman – drums (2021-present)

Discography

Headlining

Concert Shows

  • Big Time Rush Live (2021)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result
2010 Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards Favorite International Band Big Time Rush Template:Nom
2011 Australian Kids' Choice Awards Hottest Guy Hotties Themselves Template:Nom
2011 Bravo Otto Super Pop Artist/Group of the Year Big Time Rush Template:Won
2011 Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards Favourite Band Big Time Rush Template:Nom
2011 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Music Group Big Time Rush Template:Nom
2011 Nickelodeon Argentina Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Song "Boyfriend" Template:Won
2011 MTV Europe Music Awards Best New Global Push Artist Big Time Rush Template:Nom
2011 Youth Rocks Awards Rockin' Group of the Year Big Time Rush Template:Nom
2011 MTV BuzzWorthy Awards Favorite Breakthrough Band or Artist of the Year Big Time Rush Template:Nom
2012 Shorty Awards Best Band in Social Media Big Time Rush Template:Nom
Best Music Artist in Social Media Big Time Rush Template:Nom
Best Celebrity in Social Media Themselves Template:Nom
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Music Group Big Time Rush Template:Won
Meus Prêmios Nick Favorite International Music Artist Big Time Rush Template:Nom
Nickelodeon Argentina Kids' Choice Awards Favorite International Artist or Group Big Time Rush Template:Won
Super Pop Artist/Group of the Year Big Time Rush Template:Won
Favorite Internet Star Themselves Template:Nom
Nickelodeon Mexico Kids' Choice Awards Favorite International Artist Big Time Rush Template:Nom
Los Premios Telehit Best International Pop Group Big Time Rush Template:Nom
Most Popular Artist Big Time Rush Template:Nom
2013 Shorty Awards Best Band in Social Media Big Time Rush Template:Nom
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Music Group Big Time Rush Template:Nom
Fan Army Rushers Template:Won
Nickelodeon Mexico Kids' Choice Awards Favorite International Artist or Group Big Time Rush Template:Won
Fuse TV Awards Best New Artist Big Time Rush Template:Nom
Premios Oye! Best International English Single of the Year "Boyfriend" Template:Nom
Los Premios Telehit Boy Band of the Year Big Time Rush Template:Nom
Teen Choice Awards Choice Music Group Big Time Rush Template:Nom
Best Global Pop Band or Group Big Time Rush Template:Nom
Favorite Internet Star Themselves Template:Nom


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