The Corrs

The Corrs are a family band from Dundalk, Ireland, active since 1990. The group consists of siblings Andrea Corr, Sharon Corr, Caroline Corr and Jim Corr. Their line-up centres on Andrea Corr on lead vocals, tin whistle, mandolin and ukulele; Sharon Corr on violin, keyboards and vocals; Caroline Corr on drums, percussion, piano, bodhrán and vocals; and Jim Corr on guitar, piano, keyboards and vocals.

Style and background

The Corrs make a blend of pop rock and traditional Irish elements, with a wider sound associated with pop, folk and celtic music. Their catalogue also sits within alternative rock, celtic rock, folk rock and indie rock.

Albums and commercial success

The band releases seven studio albums and multiple singles. Their second album, Talk on Corners, is their most commercially successful record. It reaches multi-Platinum status in Australia, becomes the highest-selling album of the year in the United Kingdom, and is the third highest-selling album of the year in Australia. At one point, Talk on Corners holds the number one position on the UK album chart while Forgiven, Not Forgotten sits at number two. Their third album, In Blue, reaches number one in seventeen countries.

Studio albums

Forgiven, Not Forgotten (1995)
Talk on Corners (1997)
In Blue (2000)
Borrowed Heaven (2004)
Home (2005)
White Light (2015)
Jupiter Calling (2017)

Awards, recognition and charity work

The Corrs receive two Grammy Award nominations and one BRIT Award. In 2005, they receive honorary MBEs for their contributions to music and charitable activities. They also take part in charity events including The Prince's Trust in 2004 and Live 8 in 2005.

Later activity

The band is largely inactive for nearly a decade while Jim and Caroline focus on family life and Andrea and Sharon pursue solo careers. They reunite in 2015, perform at the BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park festival, and release White Light in the same period, followed by Jupiter Calling in 2017.

The Corrs have sold approximately 40 million albums worldwide and achieve Platinum certification in several countries.