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Wilson Phillips to perform at the Island Resort July 31 & Aug. 1

HARRIS – Hit ’90s pop band Wilson Phillips is set to perform July 31 and Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. at the Island Resort and Casino in Harris.

Wilson Phillips made its debut with the 1990 release of the group’s eponymous “Wilson Phillips” album, according to the group’s Facebook page.

Wilson Phillips has a unique heritage, comprised of sisters Carnie and Wendy Wilson – daughters of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson – and Chynna Phillips – the daughter of The Mamas & The Papas’ John and Michelle Phillips.

The group has sold more than 5 million copies of its debut album, which was propelled by its gold singles “Hold On” and “Release Me,” which both reached No. 1, and “Impulsive,” which reached No. 4.

“You’re In Love,” a fourth single, returned the group to the top in 1991, followed by, “The Dream Is Still Alive,” which peaked at No. 12.

Following their Adult Contemporary chart hit cover of “Daniel” from the 1991 tribute album “Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin,” their platinum 1992 follow-up “Shadows And Light” yielded three more pop hits in “You Won’t See Me Cry,” “Give It Up” and “Flesh & Blood.”

Wilson Phillips quickly became the best-selling female group of all-time (overtaking The Supremes).

They were also nominated for five Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and won a Billboard Music Award.

The Wilson sisters later released a 1993 holiday hit with “Hey Santa!”

Phillips, who had begun her career as an actress, released the successful solo album “Naked & Sacred” in 1995.

In 1997, the Wilson sisters joined their father in releasing the acclaimed album “The Wilsons” and the single, “Monday Without You.”

In 1998, Wendy joined The Beach Boys’ Family and Friends tour for three years of live performances, followed by the 2001 live CD “Al Jardine’s Family and Friends Live in Las Vegas”; the following year she commenced an experimental solo music project combining trance-dance music and pop vocals for use in TV and film soundtracks and commercials.

Wilson Phillips’ “Greatest Hits” album was released in 2000; they then reunited in 2001 to perform the Beach Boys’ “You’re So Good to Me” at a Brian Wilson tribute show at Radio City Music Hall (Phillips dedicated the performance to her father, who had died a few days earlier).

They released “California,” a new album of California-inspired cover songs, in 2004, and had an Adult Contemporary hit with their version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way.”

Carnie released her first solo album, “A Mother’s Gift: Lullabies from the Heart,” created shortly after the birth of her first daughter. Her second solo set followed in 2007 with the Christmas album “I Built a Smokehouse.”

Wilson Phillips reunited again in late 2008 for two well-received shows in California, and after Phillips teamed in 2009 with singer/songwriter Vaughan Penn in the Christian pop duo Chynna & Vaughan.

In 2010, the trio reunited with their original Wilson Phillips producer Glen Ballard for their first-ever holiday album, “Christmas In Harmony.”

The album contained the single “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day,” and brought the group back together in full swing 20 years after their breakthrough album.

In 2011, the group gained a lot of attention and some new fans when they appeared in the blockbuster film “Bridesmaids,” where they performed “Hold On.”

Chynna Phillips added to her luster as a skilled dancer and endearing competitor on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”, while Carnie Wilson hosted Karaoke USA and participated on “Celebrity Wife Swap.”

To purchase tickets, call 1-877-475-7469 or visit www.islandresortandcasino.com. For more information on Wilson Phillips, visit www.facebook.com/wilsonphillipsmusic.

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