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For King & Country: Music Brothers from Down Under!

Two brothers from Australia make amazing music that's like a big, happy party for your ears!

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Key Facts

Born
Joel Smallbone: June 5, 1984. Luke Smallbone: October 22, 1986.
Birthplace
Australia.
Known For
Christian pop music duo.
Fun Fact
They moved from Australia to the United States when they were kids.

Where Did They Grow Up?

Imagine a super sunny place far, far away called Australia! That's where Joel and Luke Smallbone, the brothers in For King & Country, were born. They have a special kind of music called Christian pop, which is upbeat and fun.

When they were kids, their family moved to a new place called the United States, and they settled near a city called Nashville. Nashville is like the music capital of the world, where lots of famous singers live and make songs!

Their Music Adventure Begins!

These brothers didn't start out as a big band. First, they were known as 'Joel and Luke.' They released a small collection of songs called an EP. Then, in 2012, they released their very first big album, 'Crave.' It was so good that music experts said they were 'New Artists to Watch'!

People even said their music was like Australia's answer to another famous band called Coldplay. That's like saying they're the best at something!

Super Star Songs and Awards!

For King & Country have made so many awesome songs! Their album 'Run Wild. Live Free.

Love Strong.' even won a super important award called a Grammy! That's like winning the biggest trophy in music. One of their songs, 'God Only Knows,' became so popular it went platinum, which means tons and tons of people bought it.

They also have songs like 'Joy' and 'Burn the Ships' that are gold-certified, meaning lots of people love them too!

Making Movies and More Music!

Guess what? Joel and Luke don't just make music, they also make movies! They created two films called 'Priceless' and 'Unsung Hero.' These movies have the same names as some of their songs and tell inspiring stories. They've also worked with other famous singers like Dolly Parton and Timbaland. It's like they're building a whole world of music and stories for everyone to enjoy!

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