The Wilsons (country duo)
The Wilsons | |
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| Occupation(s) | Country music duo, television personalities |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Masters of Flip, Making it Home with Kortney and Dave |
The Wilsons consist of Dave and Kortney Wilson, a Canadian duo formerly engaged in country music who transitioned into television personalities based in Nashville, Tennessee. They gained prominence through HGTV's Masters of Flip, a show highlighting their expertise in renovating and selling homes. After 18 years of marriage, the couple publicly announced their separation in December 2019.
History
Originating from Ottawa, Ontario, Dave, and Kortney, from Ayr, Ontario, each secured individual recording contracts with Lyric Street Records, though neither released an album under the label. Kortney, performing as Kortney Kayle, achieved two entries on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and also appeared on the television drama One Life to Live.
Following their departure from the label in 2003, they met, started a family, and began collaborating musically as The Wilsons in 2006. Their television debut came in 2009 with Meet the Wilsons, an eight-episode series broadcast on CMT Canada that was subsequently shown in the United States. Their first single "Stick Together" was released in August 2009, leading up to their self-titled album launched by Open Road Recordings in June 2010.
After losing their recording contract, they redirected their efforts toward real estate investment by establishing a house flipping enterprise in Nashville. This new venture became the foundation for their HGTV reality program Masters of Flip, which is broadcast throughout North America and internationally.
In 2020, they introduced Making it Home with Kortney and Dave on HGTV Canada, a series focused on helping homeowners make informed financial decisions through property renovations. Following one season, the show was renamed Making it Home with Kortney and Kenny, featuring contractor Kenny Brain as Dave Wilson’s replacement after the couple’s split.
Albums
| Title | Details |
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| The Wilsons |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
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| 2009 | "Stick Together" | The Wilsons |
| 2010 | "Mine All Mine" | |
| 2012 | "Marry Me Again" | — |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
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| 2009 | "Stick Together" | Warren P. Sonoda |
| 2010 | "Mine All Mine" | |
| 2012 | "Marry Me Again" | Jeth Weinrich |
| "My List This Christmas" |