The Petersens

The Petersens are an American family band from Branson, Missouri. They perform bluegrass, country, and Christian music, along with mainstream musical covers.

Members

The band consists of siblings and family friends:[citation needed]

• Katie Petersen – fiddle
• Ellen Petersen Haygood – banjo
• Matt Petersen – Guitar
• Julianne Petersen – mandolin
• Karen Petersen – double bass
• Emmett Franz – dobro
• Jon Petersen – piano

Band history

The Petersens began performing in 2005 at the First Christian Church of Mountain Grove, Missouri. They soon expanded to performing at local festivals, churches, and cafés. On September 5, 2010, they won the CAM Gospel Sing-Off at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson.

In 2015, banjo player Ellen Petersen competed on Season 14 of American Idol, reaching the Top 48.

Touring

The Petersens have toured across the United States, Canada, and Europe.[citation needed] In 2019, they toured Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Finland.

In March 2025, the band toured New Zealand, performing in locations such as Whangārei, Kerikeri and Thames.

Discography

Albums and EPs

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External links