Hanson 2020 Year In Review

By | December 31, 2020
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January

2020 started off pretty quiet in the Hanson Camp, with promises of lots of music and concerts to come! Islanders received their back to the island itineraries. The odds were not in our favor when Hanson.net once again crashed while we tried to buy tickets for Hanson Day.  Valentine’s day merchandise was released – 2 new t-shirts, 1 new long sleeved shirt, a kids sweatshirt and 3 mugs.  A String Theory show in July in Michigan was announced.   Back to the Island kicked off at Melia Braco Village in Jamaica.

February

Back to the Island continued in Jamaica.  Isaac debuted a new song, Your Eyes. Hanson.net members were treated to a new pin for Valentine’s Day. Hanson’s show with the Beach Boys at the Iowa State Fair was announced.

March

Hanson completed the recording for Against the World! Dates for Back to the Island 2021 were announced along with the resort – back to Jewel Paradise Cove!  Taylor turned 37 and treated us to a song on his instagram. (Sound Like Joy) Hanson Day and Hop Jam were postponed to May 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns.  All purchased tickets will transfer and refunds are available for those who would be unable to attend in 2021. Hanson performed Been There Before from home for an ACL Radio stream. Isaac treated fans to “Quaran-streams” on his Instagram.  Taylor joined Awolnation on Instagram Live 3/24 to chat about quarantine, life and to sing Been There Before.  Isaac’s quaranstreams continued. Hanson performed as part of Fader’s Digital FORT.  Hanson.net turned 20!

April

Isaac continued his quaranstreams. Taylor started “HomeJam” with his first special guest Milck and sang “These Walls”  We got more details about HDay 2020 and online content and found out the Members EP would be called “Continental Breakfast in Bed” and contain 7 tracks – one for each continent – instead of the usual 5. Taylor had another Home Jam with Ryan of Guster and performed “I’ve Been Down” before technical difficulties ended the stream early. Taylor’s 3rd stream featured Jaret of Bowling For Soup.  A show in Glen Allen, VA was announced for the end of July. Hanson supported MusiCares by participating in the Loop.TV Festival streaming a short set.

May

Back to the Island 2021 went on sale.  Hanson performed “I Was Born” and “Penny and Me” for HARKchella.  Virtual Hanson Day kicked off with the Hanson Time Podcast.  Hanson did a Billboard Live stream to raise money for MusiCares and despite technical difficulties did a 4 song set of “If Only” “This Time Around” “Wish That I Was There” and “Lost Without Each Other” and also part of Dr Pepper’s theme song.  The guys participated in “Sessions” for the grammys on twitch performing “Been There Before” and “A Song to Sing”  Continental Breakfast in Bed videos were posted daily starting May 15th with the progress of the EPs writing and recording. Taylor appeared on a stream for The SIMS Foundation with Carlos Sosa, who had toured with the band for the Finally It’s Christmas tour, and performed Weird, Save Me, Penny & Me and debuted the new EP song – All I Know. The Glen Allen, VA show was postponed to October.

June

The HTPs continued! The band took a stand against systemic racism after the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests.  A pinterest account divided the fandom. Shout It Out turned 10. Disney World canceled their Eat to the Beat concert series. The Iowa State Fair show with the Beach Boys was postponed to 2021.

July

A new Hanson.net was launched that was more mobile friendly.  HTP podcasts continued.  Hanson.net members went on an “HNet Explorer” pin scavenger hunt to get used to the new website.  The new Members EP “Continental Breakfast (in bed)” was released to members with a special listening party as well as digital downloads. Taylor hosted “Healing Together: Conversation and Music” to help support Musicares.  The October 1 show in Virginia was postponed with a new date for 2021 hopefully to come.

August

Hanson continued to celebrate the fanclub’s 20th anniversary by having 2 new song videos every week on the site.  A Live Streaming Tour announcement was announced.  Back to the Island 2021 was rescheduled to 2022.  The Hanson.net HNet Explorer fun ended.  Physical copies of Continental Breakfast (in bed) shipped! New CBIB themed merch was released. The band premiered the song “Dressed in Brown Eyes” on YouTube with a chat and a new video kicking off the release of music videos for all 7 tracks – 3 of which would be released for the public.

September

Hanson announced their Live Streaming Concert Series with a trio of concerts once a month in October, November, December and January.  Limited in person tickets were available for the shows being recorded and streaming LIVE from Cain’s Ballroom.  Those who purchase access to the streams had ON DEMAND access for 48 hours.  The theme for the October shows was “Live & Electric Revisited” as October 11, 2005 was when the album was released, which happens to fall during the weekend the shows are happening. Taylor and his wife Natalie announced they were expecting their 7th child in December.  Hanson did an interview with Fearne Cotton.  Taylor spoke out about Save our Stages in Oklahoma City.  Isaac selling his 22 year old car made the news.

October

The Live Streaming Concert Series concerts were performed – including a new cover of “It’s Your Thing”. The hansonstage site got a new look and some other updates. Taylor spoke about Radiohead’s Kid A album turning 20.  Taylor was featured on the Speed of Sound podcast in 2 episodes.  The Live Stream after party DJ’d by Taylor teased a new Hanson song and album release for November. Hanson was featured on Johnnyswim’s Live from the Backyard. Zac turned 35.

November

The Live Streaming Concert series continued with a “new” album release of Perennial – 20 previously fan club only releases and the new song, “Nothing Like a Love Song.”  Hanson did an interview with Radio.com.  Isaac made the news after a couple of emotional instagram posts related to Covid and Christmas. Taylor was on the Uncool with Alexa Bliss podcast.  Vice released an article about the division of the fan base and “Hansongate”.  Hanson performed a streamed concert for #InRecognitionOf for Veteran’s Day. Isaac turned 40.

December

The Christmas Ball Live Streaming Concerts were performed.  It was announced Taylor and Natalie’s 7th child would be a girl and Nameberry hosted a name guessing contest.  On December 7th, they welcomed Maybellene Alma Joy Hanson. Voting for the January “Listener’s Choice” themed shows was underway on Twitter and encores on Hanson.net.  Taylor performed a concert at Food on the Move (12/22)

Listener’s Choice Voting

By | December 27, 2020
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For January’s Live Stream events, the theme is ‘Listener’s Choice’.  From December 7 -24, each week day Hanson posted a poll on their twitter account that stayed up for 24 hours pitting 2 songs against each other.  These 14 poll winners will make up most of the main set of the show, with Hanson choosing a few others to round out the sets.  Hanson.net members had the chance to vote on encore songs from December 17-24 with 6 winners being chosen. The results are below.

December 7
Waiting For This 31.4%
Thinking of You   68.6%
2,697 votes

December 8
Where’s the Love 36.5%
Minute Without You 63.5%
2,967 votes

December 9
Tearing It Down 49.6%
And I Waited 50.4%
2,736 votes

December 10
Save Me 54.2%
I Will Come To You 45.8%
3,370 votes

December 11
Thinkin’ Bout Somethin’ 58.9%
Get the Girl Back 41.1%
2,659 votes

December 14
Strong Enough to Break 43.4%
Penny and Me 56.6%
3,136 votes

December 15
Watch Over Me 56.3%
Leave the Light On 43.7%
2,206 votes

December 16
This Time Around 58.4%
Great Divide 41.6%
2,929 votes

December 17
Musical Ride 31.8%
Crazy Beautiful 68.2%

December 18
Look At You 50.7%
Can’t Stop 49.3%

December 21
Hand in Hand 45.9%
Best of Times 54.1%

December 22
Man From Milwaukee 60.8%
I Don’t Want To Go Home 39.2%

December 23
Blue Sky 50.7%
Speechless 49.3%

December 24
Cut Right Through Me 27%
Georgia 73%

Encore Voting (Hanson.net only, poll results not visible)

December 17
Sound of Light
No Rest for the Weary

December 18
On and On
Sunny Day

December 21
Gold Miner
The Ugly Truth

December 22
Smile
Sometimes

December 23
Dream Girl
Every Word I Say

December 24
Rock N Roll Razorblade
Rollercoaster Love

More than 1,000 families receive free food, concert ahead of Christmas

By | December 23, 2020
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KTUL

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — More than 1,000 families received free food during a Food On The Move event days before Christmas, when it’s needed most.

It’s a weekly drive-thru handout, but this year, the need is so great and many families are in line for the first time ever.

Folks drove up and received a box of food, hot dinner, and free concert.

Hanson frontman and Food on the Move Founder Taylor Hanson serenaded the cars in line.

The nonprofit gives away food every Tuesday, but this is a special night, right before Christmas and in the middle of a pandemic.

Like Justin Peterson, jobless throughout this pandemic, and Amanda Weir, a single mom, now able to put some extra food on the table.

All experiencing tough times, but benefiting from the giving spirit in Tulsa.

During the pandemic, Food On The Move has provided more than 3 million pounds of produce to Tulsa families.

The H-Bomb Show: 2020 Holiday Special

By | December 22, 2020
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Ho-ho-holy cow it’s our 5th annual holiday episode! We haven’t got much new to talk about since our prior show a few months ago, so for this one we’re doing a long overdue project, ranking each hanson net EP from the beginning in 2003 up to today.

Plus: some thoughts on the recently released Perennial h net compilation, the usual Babe Miller Christmas message, and other random holiday nonsense. One of our longest shows to date!

Guest:

Nevena Vlajkovic

The Hanson Brothers Are All Grown up With Families of Their Own

By | December 20, 2020
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Any millennial will be able to tell you that there was nothing better than hanging out in the backseat of their mom’s minivan, jamming out to the radio while Hanson’s “MMMBop” blasted over the speakers. While the lyrics to the hit song were more or less nonsense, there was something irresistible about the melody and that band of brothers with blond luscious locks that we just couldn’t get enough of in the late ‘90s.

In 1997, the Hanson brothers were everything. Isaac, Taylor, and Zac ruled the late nineties. So, where are the Hanson brothers now? Die-hard fans will let you know that they haven’t gone anywhere!

Hanson has been touring and playing music for the past 25 years.

The Hanson brothers founded the band in 1992. At that time, Issac was 11, Taylor was 9, and Zac was just 6 years old. Now, all the men are in their 30s, but don’t think that means they’ve slowed down at all when it comes to recording music and touring.

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In March 2017, Hanson celebrated the 25th anniversary of their first album with the Middle of Everywhere: 25th Anniversary Tour. In October 2017, Hanson released their second Christmas album, “Finally It’s Christmas.” In July 2018, Hanson announced they would be doing a symphonic tour with an accompanying album, titled “String Theory.” On September 13, 2019, Hanson announced their Wintry Mix tour, which would span several cities in North America.

Unfortunately, during the Wintry Mix tour, Zac Hanson was injured in a motorcycle accident. However, the tour continued, with Zac on percussion and former HAIM drummer Dash Hutton filling in for him on drums.

The Hanson brothers also founded their own beer company.

Besides music, the Hanson brothers have another passion: beer. Issac, Taylor, and Zac founded The Hanson Brothers Beer Co. which is based in Tulsa, OK. In true philanthropic fashion, they donate a portion of their beer sales to charity. They also give away a free song with every bottle of beer.

“Our first love is music and with over twenty years as musicians and entrepreneurs in the band Hanson, we are integrating a bit of that craft into each beer sold by giving a free song with every bottle… Our recipe: the best ingredients and total dedication to all aspects of our craft, all brewed with passion. Beer + Music = Awesome,” their website reads.

All three of the Hanson brothers are family men now.

Fun fact: between all three brothers, they have 13 kids. “It’s a cool thing,” Zac told Lorraine Kelly during an episode, Lorraine. “We spend a lot of time together touring, in the studio, and around each other, so our kids know each other really, really well.”

Taylor, the second oldest brother, has seven kids with his wife, Natalie Bryant. They welcomed their last little one into the world in Dec. 2020. They have four sons and three daughters. Zac and his wife, Kate, have four children together. The oldest Hanson brother, Isaac, has three children with his wife, Nicole.

 

Taylor Hanson, Wife Natalie Reveal Sex of Seventh Baby on the Way — and How They’re Choosing Name

By | December 9, 2020
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People

“When choosing the names for my children I tend to gravitate toward names that are unexpected, but translatable,” Natalie Hanson, who’s expecting her seventh child, tells PEOPLE

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CREDIT: NATALIE HANSON/ INSTAGRAM (2)

Taylor Hanson is adding another girl to his crew!

On Friday, the Hanson musician’s wife Natalie revealed on Instagram that she is pregnant with a baby girl, the couple’s third daughter together and seventh child.

“Sisters are so special and these two are getting a new one very soon! 🎀🎉🎀🎉,” Natalie, 36, wrote on Instagram while sharing a series of photos of her two girls, Wilhelmina “Willa” Jane, 8, and Penelope “Penny” Anne, 15. She and Taylor are also parents to sons Claude Indiana Emmanuel, who turns 2 on Dec. 26, Viggo Moriah, 11, River Samuel, 14, and Jordan Ezra, 18.

Natalie explains to PEOPLE how she and Taylor are deliberating over a moniker for their baby on the way.

“The process of choosing a name can be as unique as the name itself,” she says. “Sometimes the perfect name is a longtime love just waiting for the chance to be brought to life, other times you need to explore and patiently search out the name that is waiting for you to discover. Sometimes it’s a quick, unexpected moment of inspiration where you just know you’ve stumbled across the perfect name.”

 

“When choosing the names for my children, I tend to gravitate toward names that are unexpected, but translatable,” Natalie adds. “I like to find gems that are still undiscovered enough to make people squirm just a little when they first hear it, but in time sound completely obvious. I love a name that reflects both mine and my husband’s taste — a little bit name-nerd, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll!”

In celebration of their baby on the way’s name reveal, the couple are teaming up with Nameberry and allowing fans to guess the name for a chance to win $1,000. Already in on the game is Name Guru to the Stars Sophie Kihm, whose guesses include Cornelia, Dorothea, Guinevere, Henrietta, Lucinda, Millicent, Minerva, Susannah, Tabitha, and Theodosia.

The celebrity parents first announced the news that they are expecting their seventh child back in September alongside a sweet photo of the couple holding hands in a field.

“The best kind of unexpected. Number seven coming this December. #2020,” Taylor, 37, wrote.

In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE at the time, he added, “Our family is thrilled to be welcoming a new member later this year. More than ever, we are especially grateful for this fresh wave of joy.”

Notably, Taylor is one of seven children himself — in fact, he and brothers Zac and Isaac Hanson (who make up the popular American pop-rock band) are the oldest in a family that includes another brother and three sisters.

Isaac, 40, has three kids of his own — daughter Nina Odette, 6½, plus sons James Monroe, 12, and Clarke Everett, 13 — while Zac, 35, is a father of four: daughters Mary Lucille Diana, 4, and Junia Rose Ruth, 9½, plus sons George Abraham Walker, 7 next month, and John Ira Shepherd, 12.