Prior to forming a duo, Jill Pickering and Kate Rapier were the background singer for pop superstar, Kelly Clarkson. Since their time with the American Idol winner, they have released a few albums and tour in support of their own music. They found time to stop by #CMchat for our birthday week. Here is your #CMchat Wrap Up:
Hey guys, It’s time for our next #CMchat, introducing country/pop duo @Jillandkate, who just released their new Acoustic Covers Album!
— Nicole (@NicolePiering) May 8, 2014
In June, they’ll tour the UK and in September, they’ll hit the road in Canada with @jannarden! Hit RT to welcome @JillandKate to #Cmchat!
— Nicole (@NicolePiering) May 8, 2014
Q1 @JillAndKate You’ve released a few albums of original material What made you decide to release a covers album? #CMchat v @NicolePiering
— Jessica Northey (@JessicaNorthey) May 8, 2014
@JessicaNorthey @NicolePiering A1 We wanted to do something fun that our fans would dig. We love the songs & the timing felt right! #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
@JessicaNorthey @NicolePiering A1b It’s so fun covering songs & there’s a different kind of freedom. We love putting a j&k spin 🙂 #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
Q2 @JillAndKate You’re involved with an organization houses of hope @HOHAfrica Can you tell us more about it? #cmchat via @mswillielosito
— Jessica Northey (@JessicaNorthey) May 8, 2014
A2 We help build orphan homes in South Africa & Zimbabwe. The orphan homes provide food, clothing, school, etc. #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
A2b We go once a year (or more) to be w the kids. We raise $$ in the US, but we think it’s most important to spend time w the kids. #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
Q3 @JillAndKate Duos have been a trend again in Country. What do you girls do to stand out? #cmchat via @tim_shank
— Jessica Northey (@JessicaNorthey) May 8, 2014
A3 We write our songs ourselves, we harmonize like sisters…even though we’re not sisters. Haha 🙂 #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
A3b We try to take in every moment & each person in that moment. People are way more important than achievements. #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
A3c We also have super awesome fans and feel like we are all a family. (Good question!) #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
We are totally Skyping 🙂 RT @NicolePiering: @CMchatLIVE @Jillandkate Maybe they each type with one hand! #cmchat pic.twitter.com/IZ5s4r765Z
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
.@JessicaNorthey Jill is in Nashville. Kate’s in Colorado. But we are both wearing gray hoodies. #CMchat #greatmindsdressalike
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
Q4 @JillAndKate You recently held your 2nd J&K5K. What is the significance of the event/weekend? #CMchat via @JenSwirsky
— Jessica Northey (@JessicaNorthey) May 8, 2014
@JessicaNorthey @JenSwirsky A4 The J&K5K is all about hanging w fans. It’s about running 2, but mostly just a fun time 2 hang #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
A4b We all eat a team dinner, run a 5k, hang out afterwards, and we do a show as well. It’s so much fun & it’s something different! #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
Q5 @JillAndKate Why did you two decide to form a duo, instead of solo careers? #CMchat via @ScottyBredin
— Jessica Northey (@JessicaNorthey) May 8, 2014
A5 When we started writing together something clicked. Neither of us planned on being a duo,but now we can’t imagine doing it alone. #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
A5b It’s so nice having each other to process with…to have someone to dream with..we definitely rely on each other on & off stage. #Cmchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
Yay!! So glad u like it 🙂 See you soon! RT @Followtheblonde: @JessicaNorthey @Jillandkate @NicolePiering loving it!! pic.twitter.com/iQlGNaDiLJ
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
Q6 @JillAndKate You’ll be opening for @JannArden in Canada this fall! How will your set differ for that type of show? #CMchat
— Jessica Northey (@JessicaNorthey) May 8, 2014
@JessicaNorthey @jannarden A6 We CAN’T wait to open! We’ll be playing in Canada for the 1st time! #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
A6b Our set won’t differ too much, but we’ll do some special things 4 our Canadian friends 🙂 We can’t wait 2 hear Jann every night #CMchat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
Q7 @JillAndKate What would you want people to leave #CMchat knowing about you? #CMchat via @CountryOutfittr
— Jessica Northey (@JessicaNorthey) May 8, 2014
@JessicaNorthey @CountryOutfittr A7 We love being able to share our music with people and we love getting to know who’s listening.. #CmChat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
A7b All of us share similar stories and if we can connect to people thru our music, that’s what we love to do! #CmChat
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
.@JessicaNorthey WE LOVE #CMchat –You guys are so great and this has been so fun! Thanks for supporting what we do! 🙂
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
.@JessicaNorthey Keep your eyes open for US dates throughout the rest of 2014 and if you want to book a house show, check our website!
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
Thanks so much @JessicaNorthey for having us on an AMAZING #CMchat .. @NicolePiering @JenSwirsky Ya’ll win for making the intro:) #thankful
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
LOVED doing our first #CMChat tonight w @JessicaNorthey @NicolePiering during their #BdayBashWeek SO.MUCH.FUN. pic.twitter.com/85ky6LsWPt
— JillandKate (@Jillandkate) May 8, 2014
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