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Natalie LaRue Natalie Marie Murray (''née'', LaRue; born December 28, 1983) is an American singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. She has released four studio albums with her band LaRue, formed with her brother Phillip; and an EP as solo artist. ...

. The singer-songwriter duo originated in Nashville, Tennessee in 2000. Phillip was 17 and Natalie 15 when they came out with their first album ''LaRue''. The band worked together for a period of nearly three years before they broke up. According to

, this was because of family reasons. A few years later both pursued solo musical careers.

Band members

Phillip LaRue Phillip Paul LaRue (born October 9, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, artist and producer from Nashville, Tennessee. He has released four studio albums with his band LaRue, formed by his sister Natalie LaRue and himself, and two studi ...

- vocals, guitar *

- vocals

History

Home-schooled as teenagers, Philip's passion for playing the guitar and Natalie's for singing brought them closer. They began writing and composing songs together. They performed in local groups and churches and were encouraged to pursue a musical career. Motivated by this, the duo recorded a demo CD with the help of a local producer. It was then sent to some Christian music executives and was accepted by the Reunion label. The family then moved from Phoenix to Nashville, where the duo worked together on their first album. On February 8, 2000, their debut album ''LaRue'' was released with the songs having a Christian-alternative vibe. The band began leaning towards alternative rock as their third and final album ''Reaching'' came out. Released October 8, 2002, it depicted the harmony in the band's voice and was critically acclaimed. After this, however, both got married and decided it would best to focus on family life. After a short break, however, they pursued solo musical careers.

Discography

As LaRue

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Phillip LaRue Phillip Paul LaRue (born October 9, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, artist and producer from Nashville, Tennessee. He has released four studio albums with his band LaRue, formed by his sister Natalie LaRue and himself, and two studi ...

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Natalie LaRue Natalie Marie Murray (''née'', LaRue; born December 28, 1983) is an American singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. She has released four studio albums with her band LaRue, formed with her brother Phillip; and an EP as solo artist. ...

Compilation contributions

*'' Left Behind: The Movie'' Soundtrack (2000) - "Fly" (from ''Transparent'') *''Soul Lift'' (Flicker, 2001) - "He Is Lord", "King Of My Life" (Natalie with

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) *''The Message: Psalms'' (eb+flo, 2005) - "How Faithful You Are (Psalm 89)" by Phillip LaRue; "Who Can Compare With God (Psalm 113)" by Natalie LaRue

Tours

* Rebecca St. James' Transform Tour with Tree63 and FuseBox

References

External links

Phillip at MySpace

LaRue
at Jesus Freak Hideout

Interviews

Jesus Freak Hideout interview

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