The Petersens entertain millions on YouTube

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By: Ellen Haygood | Mar 16, 2020

Local award-winning American roots music band, The Petersens, the #1 show in Branson since 2018 according to TripAdvisor, has reached millions of viewers via their YouTube channel.

“People have traveled from all over the country to see our Branson show after watching us on YouTube and getting to know us through our online presence,” said Ellen Petersen, director of marketing and band singer and banjo player.

The Petersens have posted over 20 music videos to their YouTube channel, which has over 100,000 subscribers. Their cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” has over five million views. Their rendition of Patty Cline’s “She’s Got You” and their cover of Alice Merton’s “No Roots” each boast one million views.

“It has been really cool to reach new people from all over the world through YouTube,” Petersen said. “In addition to our American fans, we have a strong following in Germany, Canada, the UK, France, Brazil and Australia.”

The Petersens’ YouTube channel also features their vlog (video blog), which gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the Petersens’ lives. Their videos, set in unique locations that often highlight the natural beauty of Branson, are shot live to keep them authentic.

“People really enjoy the pure and organic feel of our videos” said Petersen. “They get to see our unique personalities and the wonderful relationships we have with each other.”

The Petersens continue their tenth season of performing at the Little Opry Theatre in the Branson IMAX Entertainment Complex. Their shows are Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. They will also perform at Silver Dollar City select dates this Spring.

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Ellen Haygood

Ellen puts her master’s degree in marketing to work serving as the band’s full-time marketer. She also sings and plays banjo, which she did on season 14 of American Idol, making it all the way to the top 48. In January of 2020, Ellen married Michael Haygood of The Haygoods, another performing family in Branson.

12/7/2022
The perfect gift for a fan of The Petersens
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Are you still looking for that perfect Christmas gift for a fan of The Petersens? We have some fun options for you! This year you can give them tickets to see us at a live show, a personal video from The Petersens, membership to our Patreon community, or some new merchandise items. Personalized video Think Cameo but a better Petersen version. We have requests from people all the time asking us to sing Happy Birthday or an encouraging hymn to their loved ones going through a hard season. We decided to come up with a special fun Christmas video you can give your loved one! We can’t tell you all the details because we want it to be a surprise for those that will receive this. We will ask you to fill out a quick questionnaire and then we will send you a personalized video you can play for them at Christmas. Read more about A video greeting from The Petersens. Tickets to a live show Our Home Theater in Branson, MO Portland on March 16th (tickets coming soon) Manistee, MI on April 14th Cincinnati, OH on April 16th Houston, TX on April 12th Membership to our Patreon community With tier options for every budget, the gift of a Patreon membership will be a gift they enjoy for a month or even a whole year! For just $3 a month, they will have access to exclusive content and a community that is uplifting and full of great music. Read all about gifting options for our Patreon membership. Some new merchandise A vinyl record Christmas with The Petersens Vinyl My Ozark Mountain Home Vinyl Shirts Hats
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12/5/2022
Give the gift of Patreon
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Have someone you think would enjoy hanging out with The Petersens on Patreon? You can give a monthly or annual membership as a gift! Patreon hasn’t developed an easy way to do this yet from the platform, but we have you covered in just a few easy steps. Option A: Step 1: Give them money (Venmo, cash, classic check, etc.) along with our gift certificate (links below). There’s a tier for every monthly budget: The Fan: $3 | The Manager: $10 | The Producer: $25 | The Artist: $50 | The Band: $100 (*you get a month free with annual subscriptions!) Step 2: Reward yourself with a cup of coffee or tea knowing that you are about to make someone very happy. Option B: Step 1: Head to our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/thepetersens. *If you are already a Patron, make sure you sign out of your account first. Step 2: Decide which tier to purchase. Step 3: Create a NEW Patreon account for the recipient to use as a patron. Enter the name, email, and password for the person you’d like to gift the Patreon Membership to in order to create an account for them. Make sure to write down the login information so you can pass this along. Patreon will send a confirmation to the email address you enter. If you’re trying to surprise somebody, or are unsure what email to use, you can always create a new email address to be used specifically with this Patreon account to share as well. Enter Country, State & Zip Code and payment information. It will ask you for a Shipping Address. Depending on what tier you choose, the recipient may receive benefits in the mail. Every patron receives our annual Christmas so make sure you put something in. We also use the mailing addresses to help us determine where to tour in the United States so you could be helping us travel to do a show near your friend! Step 4: Give the gift certificate to the recipient (links below). Step 5: Log in to Patreon and change the email address to the recipient’s email. Just delete your credit card from the account when you’d like them to begin paying their way. Thanks for introducing us to new friends! Download our gift certificates here: Printable Gift Certificate | Canva (Customizable with a free Canva account. Replace all the x’s with the correct names.)
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11/18/2022
The Petersens get innovative with Dolby Atmos and a global choir on their new album
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The Petersens take the audio experience of their listeners to new levels with the release of “My Ozark Mountain Home,” an album featuring Dolby Atmos, a surround sound music technology, and a choir of nearly 400 fans. “We have always striven for excellence with our music, so heading to Nashville to utilize top-quality equipment and minds of the industry seemed like the next right step for our group,” says Ellen Haygood, banjo player and marketing director for the band. The Petersens’ album is the first ever full-bluegrass album to be mixed in Dolby Atmos. Atmos technology goes beyond stereo to enable immersive mixes capable of being enjoyed on a diverse range of sound systems — from multi-speaker theaters to headphones. During the recording at the East Nashville studio Forty-One Fifteen, multiple ambient microphones were strategically placed in the studio to enable the listener to experience the music as if they were in the middle of the band.” Troy Dixon, who produced “My Ozark Mountain Home” and is responsible for its innovative Dolby Atmos audio approach commented, “My goal with the Atmos mixes was to put the listener in the room with The Petersens. On most songs you have mandolin and fiddle to your left; guitar, bass and dobro in front of you; banjo to your right and the rich ambient sound of the 100-year-old wood live room above and behind you. The result is a highly dynamic, natural sound that I think compliments the songs and style of the group.” The album is titled after an original song by Katie Petersen, music director and fiddle player. The rest of the album is a mixture of traditional songs such as “Wayfaring Stranger” and “Down to the River to Pray,” plus more recent songs such as “Here Comes the Sun” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” The final track on the album, “Amazing Grace,” includes hundreds of vocal tracks submitted by The Petersens’ online fan base creating a massive global choir. “On “Amazing Grace,” I was able to place nearly 400 voices all around the listener to create an unbelievable immersive experience. I’m so happy that so many fans participated and the group allowed me to present their music in this way!” said Dixon. “The last chorus truly is like a glimpse into heaven when you hear voices from all over the world singing together and praising the Lord,” said Haygood. My Ozark Mountain Home will be released on November 18, 2022, and is available at www.petersenband.com and on streaming platforms everywhere. Currently, you can listen to Atmos mixes on major streaming platforms such as Apple Music (Spatial Audio), Amazon Music (UltraHD), and Tidal (Dolby Atmos). More info on Dolby Atmos music can be found here: https://www.dolby.com/experience/music/.
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