The Brethren, a new country rock group made up of award-winning, singer-songwriting brothers who formed as a band in the early days of the pandemic, have released their first new single “I Ain’t Got You,” available HERE.
The story of The Brethren is both unique and familiar. Brothers often make musical history; from Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis to the Allman Brothers and the Jackson 5, and the world loves the story and sounds of siblings making music. That’s why Grammy-winning bassist Lonnie Chapin and his brother Grammy-nominated drummer and BMI Song Of The Year winner Chad Chapin knew something was special was cooking when another set of brothers from their same little hometown in Oregon approached them to write songs. Brothers Casey Parnell and Corey Parnell are also musical powerhouses, writing hundreds of award-winning songs and touring constantly for the last decade.
“The musical potential was evident when all four of us got together to write as a group for the first time in March of 2020,” said lead singer Corey Parnell. “Before we knew it, we found ourselves locked up in an East Nashville rehearsal space writing with ease, as the world was shutting down around us because of COVID.”
Drummer Chad Chapin added, “Those whiskey-fuelled, all-night sessions produced a sound that we feel is both stage and radio-ready. It’s rock and roll energy with country roots, sharing stories of romance and rebellion.”
The band describes their first single release – “I Ain’t Got You” – as a country-rock song, with a driving energy and anthemic chorus melody that’s hopeful, while its lyrical content remains rooted in the longing heartbreak of a classic country ballad.
Chad Chapin is a Grammy-nominated drummer, Dove award winner, and twelve-time BMI Music Award winner, including the highly coveted “BMI Song of the Year.” He was a multi-instrumentalist/percussionist for Ben Folds, and a founding member of rock band “Tait,” which he co-founded with former DC Talk lead singer Michael Tait. Chad lives in Nashville where he continues to write, produce and record music.
Casey Parnell is a musician, songwriter, and producer based in Portland, Oregon. He’s the lead guitarist and founding member of the award-winning band Precious Byrd. He has written, produced, and recorded for artists Shannon Bex of MTV’s supergroup Danity Kane to Thunderstorm Artis of NBC’s “The Voice.”
Corey Parnell is a vocalist, musician, songwriter and session musician who also resides in Portland, Oregon, and the lead singer of Precious Byrd. A seasoned performer, he has shared stages with artists Kris Kristofferson, Trace Adkins, and Lindsay Ell, and has written songs for artists like Steve Fee and Bex of Danity Kane.
Lonnie Chapin is a Grammy and Dove award-winning bassist and Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee. Lonnie moved to Nashville at the age of 21, and within two months was asked to play bass for iconic rock band Petra. With Petra, Lonnie performed around the globe, performing in more than 23 countries, was inducted into the Hard Rock Café, and co-wrote the #1 hit song “If I Had to Die for Someone.” Lonnie then joined forces with his brother Chad and former DC Talk lead singer Michael Tait to form the Grammy-nominated rock band “Tait.”
