Steel Magnolia
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Nashville , United States |
| Products | Country music |
Steel Magnolia was a country music duo from the United States that gained prominence after winning the second season of the television competition Can You Duet. The pair was comprised of Meghan Linsey and her then-fiancé, Joshua Scott Jones. Following their victory, they secured a contract with Big Machine Records and launched their first single, "Keep On Lovin' You", in August 2009. This track climbed into the Top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Biography
Originating from Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Meghan Linsey formed Steel Magnolia alongside her boyfriend Joshua Scott Jones. Prior to participating in Can You Duet, Linsey worked as a karaoke host at a Nashville venue, where she met Jones.
On September 29, 2011, Jones revealed that he had entered a drug rehabilitation program. During his recovery period, country artist and former tour mate James Otto joined Linsey to complete their scheduled performances, citing aligned musical styles as the reason for his involvement.
On March 3, 2014, Linsey and Jones announced through Facebook that they would be pursuing individual solo careers.
Steel Magnolia—EP: (2009–2010)
Shortly after winning the second season of Can You Duet, Steel Magnolia released their debut single "Keep On Lovin' You". The song entered the Billboard country charts at No. 58 and eventually became a Top 5 hit. By November 2009, it stood as the highest-charting single from any contestant of Can You Duet, surpassing the debut of season one finalists Joey + Rory, whose single peaked at No. 30. This track was featured on their self-titled extended play, which was released on February 23, 2010, and also appeared on the soundtrack for the film Valentine's Day.
In October 2009, Steel Magnolia made their Grand Ole Opry debut performing "Keep on Lovin' You" along with Hank Williams' classic "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry". The duo received their first nomination for Top New Vocal Duo at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2010.
Debut album: (2010–2013)
Originally planned for release on September 21, 2010, Steel Magnolia’s self-titled debut album was eventually issued on January 11, 2011. It debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart and secured the number 3 spot on the Top Country Albums chart, selling approximately 28,000 units in its initial week in the U.S.
The album featured their initial single along with follow-up tracks such as "Just By Being You (Halo and Wings)", released in July 2010 and reaching the Top 30; "Last Night Again", released on December 6, 2010, which peaked at number 24; and "Bulletproof", released on August 22, 2011.
In September 2011, after Jones entered rehabilitation, James Otto temporarily replaced him during a tour supporting Reba McEntire. By January 2012, Steel Magnolia had parted ways with Big Machine Records amid rumors of their breakup. The duo announced plans to work on a new album in June 2012 and performed at LP Field during CMA Music Fest.
Split and solo careers: (2013–2015)
The partnership ended in 2013. Subsequently, Jones released a solo single titled "Honk If You're Tonky," while Linsey recorded a cover version of OneRepublic's "Counting Stars." Jones expressed openness to future collaborations despite the split. Linsey confirmed that their separation was definitive.
In 2015, Linsey participated in season eight of The Voice, turning three coaches’ chairs except for Blake Shelton. She initially selected Pharrell Williams as her mentor but was later stolen by Shelton during the Battle Rounds and ultimately finished as the runner-up.
Studio albums
| Album | Information | Highest chart rankings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country |
US | ||
| Steel Magnolia |
|
3 | 7 |
Extended plays
| EP Title | Details | Highest chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country |
US Heat | ||
| Steel Magnolia — EP |
|
47 | 33 |
Singles
| Year | Single Title | Highest chart positions |
Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US | ||||||||
| 2009 | "Keep On Lovin' You" | 4 | 68 | Steel Magnolia | |||||
| 2010 | "Just By Being You (Halo and Wings)" | 25 | — | ||||||
| "Last Night Again" | 24 | —[lower-alpha 1] | |||||||
| 2011 | "Bulletproof" | 47 | — | ||||||
| "—" indicates singles that did not enter the charts | |||||||||
- Notes
Music videos
| Year | Video Title | Director Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Keep On Lovin' You" | Trey Fanjoy |
| 2010 | "Just By Being You (Halo and Wings)" | Kristin Barlowe |
| "Last Night Again" | Peter Zavadil | |
| 2011 | "Bulletproof" | Aaron Thomas |
Other appearances
| Year | Track Title | Album or Compilation |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Keep On Lovin' You" | Valentine's Day soundtrack album |
| "It's Christmas Time" | Non-album track | |
| 2011 | "Maybe I'm Amazed" | Let Us In Nashville/A Tribute to Linda McCartney |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Award Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Academy of Country Music Awards | Top New Vocal Duo category | Template:Nom |
| Top Vocal Duo of the Year category | Template:Nom | ||
| CMT Music Awards | Duo Video of the Year for "Keep On Lovin' You" | Template:Nom | |
| USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year for "Keep On Lovin' You" | Template:Nom | ||
| Country Music Association Awards | Vocal Duo of the Year nomination | Template:Nom | |
| American Country Awards | Single by a Duo/Group for "Keep On Lovin' You" | Template:Nom | |
| Single by New/Breakthrough Artist for "Keep On Lovin' You" | Template:Nom | ||
| Video by Duo/Group for "Keep On Lovin' You" | Template:Nom | ||
| Video by New/Breakthrough Artist for "Keep On Lovin' You" | Template:Nom | ||
| 2011 | Academy of Country Music Awards | Top New Vocal Duo or Group | Template:Nom |
| Top Vocal Duo of the Year | Template:Nom | ||
| CMT Music Awards | Duo Video of the Year for "Last Night Again" | Template:Nom | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Teen Choice Award for Choice Music - Country Group#Choice Music – Country Group | Template:Nom | |
| Country Music Association Awards | Vocal Duo of the Year | Template:Nom |
External links
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