Wilson Phillips | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Pop, pop rock, soft rock |
Years active |
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Labels | SBK, Columbia, Sony Masterworks |
Members | Chynna Phillips Wendy Wilson Carnie Wilson |
Wilson Phillips is an American pop vocal group formed in Los Angeles in 1989. The group consists of sisters Carnie and Wendy Wilson, the daughters of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, and Chynna Phillips, the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas.
Their 1990 eponymous debut album sold over 10 million copies worldwide and included five major US hit singles, four of which cracked the Top 10, with three peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
The group has been nominated for five Grammy Awards including Best New Artist, Album of the Year for Wilson Phillips, and Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "Hold On" at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards, as well as Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "You're in Love" at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards. The group has also been nominated for two American Music Awards,[1] and in 1990, won the Billboard Music Award for Hot 100 Single of the Year for "Hold On".