Kingston was an American country music duo consisting of twin brothers, Joshua Scott Carter and Zachary Edward Carter. Until September 2011, Kingston was known as the Carter Twins and released their debut single, "Heart Like Memphis", on March 16, 2009.
Biography Kingston grew up in Hudson, Ohio, and were surrounded by music from the time they were born. Their mother worked in country radio and encouraged their interest. Zach stole time at her piano, while she taught Josh “Stairway to Heaven” on the guitar. In 2008, the Carter Twins scored a chance meeting with executive in Los Angeles, who ultimately led them to CMT.Carter Twins : Biography. CMT. Retrieved on 2012-05-05. The brothers completed high school and moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue their music career full-time under the development of CMT Music, as the first act on the new label.Carter Twins - "Heart Like Memphis" | New Country Music, Listen to Songs & Video . Roughstock.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-05.
Their debut single with the CMT Music label was released in March 2009, and reached a peak of number 54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs. They were reported to having been working on their self-titled debut album with producer Frank Rogers, with an expected release date of August 2009, although it was never released. The duo wrote over 80 songs for the album, including co-writes from the members of Lady Antebellum.New Artist Spotlight: Meet The Carter Twins | New Country Music, Listen to Songs & Video . Roughstock.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-05. Ultimately, however, it was announced on September 22, 2009 that the Carter Twins had parted ways with CMT.Carter Twins and CMT Part Ways
Although their self-titled debut album was never released, the duo released a 4-song digital EP titled Carter Twins on November 3, 2009. The EP features their single "Heart Like Memphis."
In September 2011, the duo posted a YouTube video announcing the duo's name change to Kingston.The Carter Twins Change Their Name
Band Mark Trussell - Electric guitar Brian Howell - Bass guitar Tommy Perkinson - Drums
Discography Extended plays Title Album details Carter Twins Release date: November 3, 2009 Label: Meteor 17 Formats: Music download
Singles Year Single Peak positions Album US Country 2009 "Heart Like Memphis" 54 Carter Twins
Music videos Year Video Director 2009 "Heart Like Memphis" Eric Welch "So What" Kathryn Russ "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" Kristin Barlowe 2012 "Dear Someone"
References
External links Carter Twins on CMT