Stealing Angels
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Country music |
Stealing Angels was a country music trio from the United States, composed of Caroline Cutbirth, Tayla Lynn, and Jennifer Wayne. Their first single, titled "He Better Be Dead," was released on July 12, 2010, and entered the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at position 59. This track was distributed by Skyville Records, a label managed by producers Paul Worley and Wally Wilson.
History
Stealing Angels came together in 2007 after Cutbirth, Lynn, and Wayne were selected to appear on a reality series called All in the Genes, which focused on individuals related to notable ancestors—Cutbirth traces her lineage to Daniel Boone, Wayne is the granddaughter of John Wayne, and Lynn descends from Loretta Lynn. Prior to the band’s formation, Wayne had pursued a junior tennis career and was signed to a label established by Merv Griffin, though that contract ended following Griffin’s passing in 2007. The initial meeting between Cutbirth and Wayne occurred in Nashville that same year, and they later joined with Lynn when all three were cast for the reality show. Although the program never aired, the trio decided to collaborate musically as Stealing Angels.
The group secured a contract with Skyville Records, a company founded by producer Paul Worley. Their debut release "He Better Be Dead" climbed to number 48 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The inspiration for this song came from Lynn’s own life events. In May 2011, their follow-up single "Paper Heart" was issued and reached number 59 after two weeks on the chart. Their third release, "Little Blue Sky," which came out in November 2011, did not manage to enter the charts.
During their interview for Amazing Race, Jennifer Wayne and Caroline Cutbirth confirmed that Stealing Angels had disbanded. Subsequently, Wayne went on to establish the group Runaway June in 2016.
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Country | ||
| 2010 | "He Better Be Dead" | 48 |
| 2011 | "Paper Heart" | 59 |
| "Little Blue Sky" | — |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "He Better Be Dead" | Mark Nicolosi |
| 2011 | "Paper Heart" | Travis Nicholson |