1GN, formerly known as 1 Girl Nation, was a contemporary Christian,

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band from

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, United States. They are on the

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label, affiliated with Provident Label Group and

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, and released their first album entitled '' 1 Girl Nation'' on August 20, 2013. The album has had chart successes.

Background

In 2012, 1 Girl Nation was formed in

, and the band members are Lauryn Taylor Bach from

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, Lindsey Adamec from

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, Carmen Justice from Nashville, Tennessee, Kayli Robinson from

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, and Kelsey Grimm from

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. On May 1, 2014, the band announced that Kelsey was leaving the band because she was getting married.

Music

In June 2013, the band was signed to

, a major Christian music label in the United States.

''1 Girl Nation''

On August 20, 2013, 1 Girl Nation released their self-titled debut album '' 1 Girl Nation''. ''1 Girl Nation'' charted at No. 11 and No. 9 on the Top Christian Albums and the

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charts respectively, for the ''

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'' charting week of September 7, 2013. On December 14, 2013, ''Billboard'' charts the album was the No. 2 Heatseekers Albums.

''Unite''

Their second album, ''

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'', was released on April 15, 2016, by

Members

Former members * Lauryn Taylor Bach (born Lauren Taylor Bachofer; November 24, 1991) – vocals (2012–2016) * Kayli Robinson (born June 30, 1988) – vocals (2012–2016) * Kelsey Taylor Grimm (''

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'', Sowards; born December 29, 1989) – vocals (2012–2014) * Lindsey Brooke Adamec (''

'', Ciresi; born October 27, 1992) – vocals (2012–2014) * Carmen Justice Hadley (born July 15, 1991) – vocals (2012–2016)

Sponsorships

In September 2013, 1 Girl Nation obtained sponsorships from

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(the Nashville, TN location),

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and 1964 Ears.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

* "While We're Young" (2013) * "Try" (2014) * "Get Hype" (2016) * "Guard Your Heart"(2016)

Music videos

* "While We're Young" (2013) * "Try" (2014) * "Joy" (2014) * "Get Hype" (2016)

References

External links

* {{Authority control Musical groups established in 2012 Musical groups from Nashville, Tennessee Reunion Records artists American girl groups 2012 establishments in Tennessee