Lennon & Maisy
Lennon & Maisy | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Singers, actresses |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Portraying Maddie and Daphne Conrad in the ABC/CMT series Nashville |
Lennon & Maisy comprise a Canadian sister duo, Lennon Stella and Maisy Stella, who are widely recognized for portraying Maddie and Daphne Conrad in the ABC/CMT musical drama series Nashville from 2012 to 2018. Originally from Oshawa, Ontario, the sisters later relocated to Nashville. Their parents, singer-songwriters MaryLynne and Brad Stella, perform together as the group the Stellas.
Early life
Growing up on a farm in Claremont, the siblings were immersed in a musical environment. Lennon started learning guitar at age five, receiving instruction from their father. Without formal lessons, both sisters developed skills in multiple instruments and harmonizing vocals. They began composing songs early and frequently performed alongside their parents’ duo. In 2009, the family moved to Nashville to further Brad and MaryLynne’s musical pursuits and now reside in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Career
Maisy’s initial acting background led to auditions for an ABC production filmed in Nashville, resulting in both sisters being cast in Nashville starting in October 2012. To obtain work visas, they increased their visibility by posting a viral rendition of Robyn's "Call Your Girlfriend," which earned them an appearance on Good Morning America. Their YouTube channel has since accumulated over 97 million views and close to 727,000 subscribers.
Their version of The Lumineers' "Ho Hey," featured during the first season of Nashville, entered the Top 40 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in April 2013. They also had the opportunity to open for Taylor Swift and presented her with the Pinnacle Award at that year’s CMA Awards.
In early 2014, they recorded "Love" for a Coop Naturaplan advertisement, which reached number one on Swiss iTunes charts and remained Switzerland’s second most downloaded track for three consecutive weeks. They appeared alongside Charles Esten at the St. Jude Country Music Marathon Post Race Concert in April 2014 and have made over a dozen appearances at the Grand Ole Opry.
Their discography includes the 2012 EP Live YouTube Sessions, a holiday single titled "Christmas Coming Home," and a 2014 cover of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros' "That's What's Up." They have contributed significantly to various Nashville soundtrack albums.
Lennon & Maisy have been featured in notable publications such as O, The Oprah Magazine, Glamour, People, The Globe and Mail, and The Huffington Post, expanding their recognition beyond music alone. Michael Kors invited them to New York Fashion Week; although unable to attend, they sent a video cover of Corey Hart's "Sunglasses at Night." In January 2017, they released a cover of Coldplay’s "Up&Up" accompanied by a music video.
Additionally, in 2017, Maisy performed "Riding Free" for Netflix’s original series Spirit Riding Free, with the official music video released on May 25, 2017.
Albums
| Title | Details |
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| Lennon and Maisy (Live YouTube Sessions) |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Highest chart positions | Album | |||
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| US Country | US Country Airplay | US | SWI | |||
| 2013 | "Ho Hey" | 32 | 47 | 107 | — | The Music of Nashville: Season 1 Volume 2 |
| "A Life That's Good" | 38 | — | — | — | The Music of Nashville: Season 2, Volume 1 | |
| 2014 | "Love" | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| "That's What's Up" | 42 | — | — | — | ||
| 2015 | "Boom Clap" | — | — | 121 | — | |
| "—" indicates singles that did not chart | ||||||
Songs
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Call Your Girlfriend" (Live Version) | Lennon and Maisy (Live YouTube Sessions) |
| "I Won't Give Up" (Live Version) | ||
| "Headlock" (Live Version) | ||
| "Telescope" | The Music of Nashville: Season 1 Volume 1 | |
| "Christmas Coming Home" | — | |
| 2013 | "Ho Hey" | The Music of Nashville: Season 1 Volume 2 |
| "A Life That's Good" | The Music of Nashville: Season 2, Volume 1 | |
| "Share with You" | ||
| 2014 | "That's What's Up" | — |
| "Believing" | The Music of Nashville: Season 2, Volume 2 | |
| "Joy Parade" | ||
| "The Blues Have Blown Away" | — | |
| 2015 | "Boom Clap" | |
| 2017 | "Sanctuary" (featuring Charles Esten) |
The Music of Nashville: Season 5, Volume 1 |