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{{Infobox musical artist
| Name = The Corrs
| Img = TheCorrs-group.jpg
| Img_capt = The Corrs bid a concert audience farewell in 2005. <br><small>From (L-R): Sharon, Caroline, Andrea and Jim.</br></small>
| Background = group_or_band
| Origin = [[Dundalk]], [[County Louth]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
| Genre = [[Folk rock]], [[pop rock]], [[Celtic music|Celtic]]
| Years_active = 1990–present <br><small>(on hiatus since 2006)<br/><small/>
| Label = [[143 Records]], [[Lava Records]] (1990–2003) <br>[[Atlantic Records]] (1990–present)<br>[[Rhino Entertainment|Rhino Records]] (2007–present)
| URL = http://www.thecorrswebsite.com
| Current_members = [[Andrea Corr]]<br>[[Caroline Corr]]<br>[[Sharon Corr]]<br>[[Jim Corr]]
}}
'''The Corrs''' are a [[Celtic music|Celtic]] [[folk rock]] [[band (music)|group]] from [[Dundalk]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. The group consists of the Corr siblings: [[Andrea Corr|Andrea]] ([[lead vocals|vocals]], [[tin whistle]]); [[Sharon Corr|Sharon]] ([[violin]], [[backing vocals|vocals]]); [[Caroline Corr|Caroline]] ([[drumkit|drums]], [[percussion]], [[bodhrán]], [[backing vocals|vocals]]); and [[Jim Corr|Jim]] ([[guitar]], [[keyboards]], [[backing vocals|vocals]]).
The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the [[1996 Summer Olympics]]. Since then, they have released five [[studio albums]] and numerous [[singles]], which have reached [[Music recording sales certification|platinum]] in many countries.<ref name="worldcharts">[http://acharts.us/performer/corrs World Chart Positions]. acharts.us. Retrieved [[July 13]], [[2007]].</ref> ''[[Talk on Corners]]'', their most successful album to date, reached multi-platinum status in [[Australia]] and the [[UK]].<ref name="ukcharts">[http://www.everyhit.com/ UK Searchable Charts Database]. everyhit.com. Retrieved [[July 13]], [[2007]].</ref>
The Corrs have been actively involved in [[philantropy|philanthropic]] activities. They have performed in numerous charity concerts such as the [[Prince's Trust]] in 2004 and [[Live 8]] alongside [[Bono]] in 2005. The same year, they were awarded honorary [[Order of the British Empire|MBEs]] for their contributions to music and charity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/1107/corrs.html|title=Honorary MBEs awarded to the Corrs|publisher=RTÉ Entertainment|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> The Corrs are on hiatus because Sharon, Jim, and Caroline are raising families, while Andrea is pursuing a solo career.
==History==
===Early years===
[[Image:Soundaffair.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Gerry and Jean Corr performing as Sound Affair]]
The Corrs' parents are Gerry Corr, a manager of the payroll department of the Irish [[Electricity Supply Board]], and his wife, Jean, a [[homemaker]], who died in 1999 while waiting for a [[lung transplant]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enotes.com/contemporary-musicians/corrs-biography|title = The Corrs biography - Contemporary Musicians|author= Borden, Timothy|publisher=Enotes.com|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> They raised their family in Dundalk, Ireland. Gerry and Jean performed together as a band called Sound Affair, and often brought their children to their performances,<ref>{{cite book
| last = Cornwell
| first = Jane
| title = The Corrs
| publisher = Virgin Publishing Ltd.
| date = 1999
| location = London
| pages = 16
| isbn = 185227-840-4}}</ref> where they played songs by [[ABBA]] and the [[Eagles]] in local pubs.<ref name="Hello">{{cite web|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/corrs/|title=The Corrs|publisher=Hello! Magazine|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref>
With the encouragement of their parents, Jim took guitar lessons, Sharon played the violin, Caroline studied the drums, and Andrea took up the tin whistle.<ref name="MusicianGuide">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608002865/The-Corrs.html|title = The Corrs lyrics and biography|publisher=Musicianguide.com|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> They were also taught the [[piano]] by their father.<ref name="Divas"/> Throughout their teenage years, the children would practice in Jim's bedroom at a rented house. Andrea sang lead vocals, Sharon played the violin, and Caroline and Jim played the keyboards.<ref>{{cite book
| last = Cornwell
| first = Jane
| title = The Corrs
| publisher = Virgin Publishing Ltd.
| date = 1999
| location = London
| pages = 21
| isbn = 185227-840-4}}</ref>
===1990–1994: Early commercial success===
While Caroline and Andrea were still attending school, Jim and Sharon began playing as a duo, often at their aunt's pub, ''McManus's''.<ref>{{cite book
| last = Cornwell
| first = Jane
| title = The Corrs
| publisher = Virgin Publishing Ltd.
| date = 1999
| location = London
| pages = 23
| isbn = 185227-840-4}}</ref> In 1990, Jim and Sharon added their younger siblings to their existing duo, to form a [[quartet]].<ref name="Hello"/> Their career took off in 1991 when they auditioned for the film ''[[The Commitments (film)|The Commitments]]''. Jim, Sharon, and Caroline each had small parts as musicians, while Andrea had a speaking part as Sharon Rabbitte.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecommitments.net/movie.html|title=The Commitments' Official Website|publisher=The Commitments|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> [[John Hughes (Irish musician)|John Hughes]] noticed them when they auditioned for the movie, and agreed to become their manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biography_story/1531:2061/1/The_Corrs.htm|title=The Biography Channel - The Corrs biography|publisher=The Biography Channel|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref>
In 1994, the American ambassador to Ireland, [[Jean Kennedy Smith]], invited them to perform at the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]] in [[Boston]] after seeing them play a gig at Whealans Music Bar in [[Dublin]].<ref name="Divas"/> After an appearance at the [[1996 Summer Olympics]] in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], United States,<ref name="VH1">{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/corrs/bio.jhtml|title=The Corrs|publisher=VH1.com|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> The Corrs joined [[Celine Dion]]'s worldwide ''[[Falling into You Tour]]'' as a supporting act.<ref name="Msn">{{cite web|url=http://music.msn.com/artist/?artist=16241732&menu=bio|title=The Corrs on MSN Music|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|accessdate=2007-12-07}}</ref>
===1995–1999: International fame===
Jason Flom, [[Atlantic Records]]' vice director and producer, recommended that they meet with [[David Foster]],<ref name="Askmen">{{cite web|url=http://au.askmen.com/women/singer/41c_the_corrs.html|title=The Corrs pics|publisher=Askmen.com.au|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> a Canadian musician, [[Record producer|producer]], [[composer]] and [[arranger]].<ref name="Foster">{{cite web|url=http://www.executivevisions.com/projectdetails.asp?ProjectID=114|title=David Foster Current Biography|work=Executive Visions|accessdate=2007-12-07}}</ref> The Corrs played live for Foster and he agreed to sign them to Atlantic Records. They extended their stay in the US for over five months to record their debut album, ''[[Forgiven, Not Forgotten]]''.<ref name="Divas">{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutedivas.com/corrs/biography.shtml|title=The Corrs biography|work=Absolute Divas|accessdate=2007-12-07}}</ref>
''Forgiven, Not Forgotten'' featured six instrumental selections among its Celtic-influenced tracks. The album sold well in Ireland, Australia, Japan, Norway and Spain. Major success in the US and the UK however was not immediately forthcoming. Eventually, the album reached [[Music recording sales certification|platinum]] status in the UK<ref>[http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinumright.asp?rq=search_plat&r_id=28057 ''Forgiven, Not Forgotten'' UK Certification]. The BPI. [[January 15]], [[1999]]. Retrieved [[July 14]], [[2007]].</ref> and Australia,<ref>[http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-albums-2000.htm ''Forgiven, Not Forgotten'' Australian Certification]. ARIA. Retrieved [[July 14]], [[2007]].</ref> and quadruple platinum in Ireland,<ref name="VH1"/> making it one of the most successful debuts by an Irish group.<ref name="Msn"/>
The Corrs' next album, 1997's ''[[Talk On Corners]]'', was produced by [[Glen Ballard]], who was respected for his collaboration with [[Alanis Morissette]].<ref>[http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0301/04/pitn.00.html "Transcript: Profiles of Alanis Morissette, Margaret Cho"]. [[CNN]] ''[[People in the News]]''. [[January 4]], [[2003]].</ref> The Corrs also collaborated with [[Carole Bayer Sager]], Oliver Leiber, [[Rick Nowels]], and Billy Steinberg.<ref name="Hastings">{{cite web|url=http://www.hastingsentertainment.com/catalog/artist/artist.asp?Ctrb_Id=22890195|title=The Corrs Biography|work=goHastings.com|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref><ref name="Band">{{cite web|url=http://www.bandbiographies.com/corrs/biography.htm|title=The Corrs biography|publisher=Bandbiographies.com|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> The album met with lukewarm responses and was only successful in Ireland.<ref name = "Hastings"/>
The Corrs performed a special remixed version of the tracks from their first two albums in a televised [[St. Patrick's Day]] appearance at London's [[Royal Albert Hall]] in 1998. After the performance, the band re-released ''[[Talk on Corners#Talk on Corners: Special Edition|Talk on Corners]]'', with new remixes of "What Can I Do?", "[[So Young (The Corrs song)|So Young]]" and "[[Runaway (The Corrs song)|Runaway]]".<ref name="Band"/> The special edition topped the charts worldwide, and again reached multi-platinum status in the UK<ref>[http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinumright.asp?rq=search_plat&r_id=28203 ''Talk on Corners'' UK Certification]. The BPI. [[April 1]], [[1999]]. Retrieved [[July 14]], [[2007]].</ref> and Australia.<ref>[http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-albums-1999.htm ''Talk on Corners'' Australian Certification]. ARIA. Retrieved [[July 14]], [[2007]].</ref>
[[Image:Celine-andrea-pavrotti.jpg|thumb|200px|Andrea playing the tin whistle during [[Céline Dion|Céline Dion's]] ''[[My Heart Will Go On]]'' at the 1998 [[Luciano Pavarotti|Pavarotti and Friends]] concert]]
In June 1998, The Corrs participated in the ''Pavarotti and Friends for the Children of Liberia'' charity concert. The concert was held in [[Modena, Italy]] and was hosted by [[Luciano Pavarotti]]. Other performers included [[Jon Bon Jovi]], [[Céline Dion]], [[Spice Girls]] and [[Stevie Wonder]].<ref name="Iclassics">{{cite web|url=http://www.iclassics.com/artistBio?contentId=730|title=iClassics|publisher=iClassics.com|accessdate=2007-11-21}}</ref> The concert aimed to raise money to build the Pavarotti and Friends Liberian Children's Village, to provide refuge for children in [[Liberia]].<ref name="Liberia">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/193986.stm|title=Ally McBeal star sued by real life lawyers|publisher=BBC News|date= 1998-10-15|accessdate=2007-11-21}}</ref>
The following year, The Corrs received a [[BRIT Award]] for ''Best International Band''.<ref name="Universal">{{cite web|url=http://www.umusicpub.com/spotlight.aspx?id=217|title=The Songs of the Corrs|publisher=Universal Music Publishing Group|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> They performed live on [[MTV|MTV's]] [[MTV Unplugged|Unplugged]] on [[5 October]] [[1999]] at [[Ardmore Studios]], [[County Wicklow|Co. Wicklow]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]].<ref name="AmazonMTV">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/Corrs-Unplugged/dp/B00004RJEG|title=The Corrs - Unplugged: DVD: The Corrs|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0267392/|title=The Corrs Unplugged (2000) (V)|publisher=Imbd|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> The resulting CD and DVD sold 2.7 million copies and featured live performances of previously released songs, plus a new song, "[[Radio (The Corrs song)|Radio]]", later featured on their third album, ''[[In Blue]]''.<ref name="Universal"/>
===2000–2002: Mainstream success===
In 2000, The Corrs returned to mainstream success with their third album. Unlike their previous albums, ''[[In Blue]]'' moved towards mainstream [[pop music|pop]]. This move attracted criticism from many; one ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' critic called it "a disheartening example of musical ethnic cleansing".<ref name="Hastings"/> Despite this, ''In Blue'' hit number one in its first sales week in the UK, Ireland, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria and debuted at #2 in France and Norway. It climbed to the top spot during its second week in Sweden and Spain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/miscellaneous-retail-retail-stores-not/4614460-1.html|title=The Corrs Eye U.S. Success|publisher=Billboard.com|date= 2000-08-21|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref>
The Corrs worked with [[Alejandro Sanz]] on ''In Blue'', recording "Una Noche (One Night)", a duet between Sanz and Andrea Corr; Sanz played Andrea's love interest in the music video. In return, The Corrs performed "Me Iré (The Hardest Day)" with him on his album, ''El Alma Al Aire''.<ref name=Artistopia>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistopia.com/alejandro-sanz/biography|title=Alejandro Sanz biography|work=Artistopia Music|publisher=iCubator Labs|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> The Corrs collaborated with [[Robert Lange]]<ref name="Mutt">{{cite web|url=http://www.robertjohnmuttlange.com/|title=Mutt Lange|publisher=Robert Lange|accessdate=2001-11-01}}</ref> to produce a mainstream hit single, "[[Breathless (The Corrs song)|Breathless]]", which reached number 34 in the [[Billboard Hot 100]],<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:hjfpxq8gldfe~T51 U.S. Singles Charts]. [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved [[July 14]], [[2007]].</ref> number seven in Australia,<ref>[http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=The+Corrs&titel=Breathless&cat=s Australian Chart Positions]. australian-charts.com. Retrieved [[July 13]], [[2007]].</ref> number three in Ireland<ref>[http://www.irishcharts.ie/search/placement Irish Singles Chart Searchable Database]. The Irish Charts: All There is to Know. Retrieved [[July 15]], [[2007]].</ref> and [[New Zealand]],<ref name="nzcharts">[http://charts.org.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=The+Corrs&titel=Angel&cat=s New Zealand Chart Positions]. charts.org.na. Retrieved [[July 13]], [[2007]].</ref> and topped the charts in the UK.<ref>[http://www.everyhit.com/ UK Searchable Charts Database]. everyhit.com. Retrieved [[July 13]], [[2007]].</ref> The album went straight to number one in the [[Irish Albums Chart]], the third highest single-week sales in the history of the charts, behind [[U2]]’s ''[[The Best of 1980-1990]]'' and [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]' ''[[Be Here Now]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.argus.ie/entertainment/corrs-tops-in-eight-countries-972160.html|title=Corrs, tops in eight countries|publisher=Independent Newspaper|date= 2000-08-04|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> ''In Blue'' achieved platinum sales in the US,<ref>[http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH RIAA Searchable Database]. RIAA. Retrieved [[July 14]], [[2007]].</ref> double platinum in the UK,<ref>[http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinumright.asp?rq=search_plat&r_id=29198 ''In Blue'' UK Certification]. The BPI. [[November 17]], [[2000]]. Retrieved [[July 14]], [[2007]].</ref> and quadruple platinum in Australia.<ref>[http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-albums-2001.htm ''In Blue'' Australian Certification]. ARIA. Retrieved [[July 14]], [[2007]].</ref>
During the production of the album, the Corrs' mother, Jean, died while waiting for a lung transplant.<ref name="Jean">{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/national-news/stars-of-music-world-gather-to-mourn-with-the-corr-family-521563.html|title=Stars of music world gather to mourn with the Corr family|publisher=Independent Newspaper|date= 2000-11-28|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> She was laid to rest at St. Patrick's cemetery in [[Dundalk]], and Bono, [[Larry Mullen]], [[Brian Kennedy]] and [[Paul Brady]] were among the congregation at the funeral.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/national-news/corrs-share-grief-as-mother-is-buried-391981.html|title=Corrs share grief as mother is buried|author=Keogh, Elaine|publisher=Independent Newspaper|date= 1999-11-29|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> "No More Cry", written by Andrea and Caroline Corr for the album, was written to help their father get over his grief.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecorrswebsite.com/ppack/bluebio.htm|title=Corrs' main frame|publisher=Atlantic Recording Corporation|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref>
In 2001, The Corrs released their first [[compilation album]], ''[[Best of The Corrs]]''. The album featured previously released songs and new tracks, such as the singles "[[Would You Be Happier]]", "Make You Mine" and "Lifting Me".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/Best-Corrs/dp/B00005Q3KC|title=Best of the Corrs: Music: Best of the Corrs|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> The album did not chart highly in Ireland but reached platinum status in Australia.<ref>[http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-albums-2001.htm ''Best of The Corrs'' Australian Certification]. ARIA. Retrieved [[July 14]], [[2007]].</ref> The Corrs collaborated with [[Josh Groban]], recording ''Canto Alla Vita'', for his [[Josh Groban (album)|eponymous debut album]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/bio/index.jsp?pid=469550|title=Josh Groban - Biography|publisher=Billboard.com|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/shows/joshgroban/essay2.html|title=Great Performances - Josh Groban in Concert - Singing Sensations|publisher=PBS|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref>
When the band returned to Ireland, they hosted another live concert at [[Ardmore Studios]], where they previously performed for the [[MTV]]'s [[MTV Unplugged|Unplugged]] series.<ref name="AmazonMTV"/> Guest performers included Bono from [[U2]] and [[Ronnie Wood]] from the [[Rolling Stones]]. During the concert, Bono joined Andrea Corr for a duet of [[Nancy Sinatra]]'s "[[Summer Wine]]" and a performance of [[Ryan Adams]]' "[[When the Stars Go Blue]]". Ronnie Wood joined the band onstage to play guitar on their version of [[Jimi Hendrix]]'s "[[Little Wing]]" and the Rolling Stones' "[[Ruby Tuesday]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.braypeople.ie/entertainment/corrs-concerts-glittering-cast-722012.html|title=Corrs concert' glittering cast|date= 2002-01-31|accessdate=2007-11-01|publisher=Independent Newspaper}}</ref> These performances were recorded and compiled on a [[live album]], ''[[VH1 Presents: The Corrs, Live in Dublin]]'', which was released in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/VH1-Presents-Corrs-Live-Dublin/dp/B000060OL5|title=VH1 Presents The Corrs Live in Dublin: Music: The Corrs|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref>
===2003–2005: Declining popularity===
[[Image:TheCorrs.jpg|200px|thumb|(L-R) Sharon, Andrea and Jim Corr in concert]]
In 2003, Andrea Corr recorded "Time Enough For Tears", written by Bono and [[Gavin Friday]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.showbizireland.com/news/november02/04-u2115.shtml|title=Bono & Gavin Friday: "Time Enough for Tears"|publisher=Showbiz Ireland|date= 2002-11-04|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> for the film ''[[In America]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298845/|title=In America (2002)|publisher=Imbd.com|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> This track was featured on The Corrs' 2004 album, ''[[Borrowed Heaven]]''. Made over an 18-month period, ''Borrowed Heaven'' was recorded in [[Dublin]] and [[Los Angeles]], and produced by [[Olle Romo]], who previously worked with [[Melanie C]] and [[Kelly Clarkson]].<ref name="Argus">{{cite web|url=http://www.argus.ie/entertainment/145borrowed-heaven146-set-to-bring-145summer-sunshine146-for-the-corrs-961336.html|title='Borrowed Heaven' set to bring 'Summer Sunshine' for the Corrs|date= 2004-04-16|publisher=Independent Newspaper|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> The album returned to the [[folk rock]] genre with a slightly heavier emphasis on guitars.<ref name="Uma">{{cite web|last=Uthayashanker|first=Uma|url=http://www.musicomh.com/albums/corrs.htm|title=The Corrs: Borrowed Heaven|publisher=MusicOMH.com|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> Nevertheless, the album was not as successful as their predecessor albums; it reached [[music recording sales certification|silver]] status in the UK.<ref>[http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinumright.asp?rq=search_plat&r_id=31622 ''Borrowed Heaven'' UK Certification]. The BPI. [[June 4]], [[2004]]. Retrieved [[July 14]], [[2007]].</ref> Jason Duffy temporarily joined the band as drummer,<ref name="Planet">{{cite web|url=http://www.planet-corr.com/bio/band.php|title=Planet Corr - Biography|publisher=Planet Corr|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> filling in for Caroline while she was pregnant with her second child and unable to tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/national-news/caroline-drums-up-delight-over-pregnancy-289056.html|title=Caroline drums up delight over pregnancy|author=Donaghy, Kathy|date= 2002-10-22|accessdate=2007-11-02|publisher=Independent Newspaper}}</ref> ''Borrowed Heaven'' was dedicated to the band's parents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicremedy.com/t/The_Corrs/album/Borrowed_Heaven-717.html|title=The Corrs & Heaven 'Borrowed Heaven' album|publisher=Music Remedy|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref>
The band also dedicated their 2005 album, ''[[Home (The Corrs album)|Home]]'', to their deceased mother.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cluas.com/music/albums/corrs-home.htm|title=The Corrs's album 'Home'|author=Maher, Gareth|publisher=CLUAS.com|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> ''Home'' is regarded as a traditional Irish album; the band [[cover version|covered]] traditional Irish songs<ref name="Fingal">{{cite web|url=http://www.fingal-independent.ie/news/corrs-make-a-return-to-fingal-663098.html|title=Corrs make a return to Fingal|author=Murphy, Hubert|publisher=Fingal Independent|date=2005-09-16|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> taken from their mother's songbook to commemorate their 15 years as a band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/the_corrs_home/|title=The Corrs: Home|publisher=Popmatters.com|author=Weisinger, Mark|date= 2006-03-07|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> The album was produced by [[Mitchell Froom]] and featured the BBC Radio 2 Orchestra.<ref name="Rhino">{{cite web|url=http://www.rhino.com/rzine/pressrelease.lasso?PRID=360|title=Corrs Home CD|date= 2005-11-22|accessdate=2007-11-02|publisher=Rhino.com}}</ref> The songs featured in ''Home'' spanned the history of Irish music.<ref name="Rhino"/> It also included two songs in [[Irish language|Irish]], "Bríd Óg Ní Mháille (Bridget O'Malley)" and "Buachaill Ón Éirne (Boy from Lough Erne)".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=4062|title=Music Review:The Corrs' Home|author=Burriel, Raul|publisher=The Trades|date= 2006-02-17|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> ''Home'' had little success outside Ireland and France, and was certified silver in the UK.<ref>[http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinumright.asp?rq=search_plat&r_id=32339 ''Home'' UK Certification]. The BPI. [[October 7]], [[2005]]. Retrieved [[July 14]], [[2007]].</ref>
===2006–present: Children and a solo career===
The Corrs have been on hiatus since 2006.<ref name="Hiatus">{{cite news|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds30891.html|title=No new material planned for The Corrs|publisher=Digital Spy|date=2006-03-25|accessdate=2006-08-02}}</ref> Sharon, Jim, and Caroline are raising their own families while Andrea pursues a solo career.<ref name="Solo">{{cite web|url=http://www.inthenews.co.uk/infocus/entertainment/music/andrea-corr-goes-solo-$1083115.htm|title=Andrea Corr goes solo|author=Thomas, Charlie|publisher=Inthenews.co.uk|date= 2007-05-08|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> Sharon married Gavin Bonnar, a [[Belfast]] [[barrister]], on [[July 9]], [[2001]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.showbizireland.com/news/july01/09-corrs013.shtml|title=Sharon Corr & Gavin Bonnar Wedding|publisher=ShowBiz Ireland|date=2001-07-09|accessdate=2007-12-07}}</ref> Since then, they have had two children, Cathal Robert Gerard<ref>{{cite web|url=http://celebritybabynamesblog.com/2007/08/10/baby-girl-for-sharon-corr/|title=Baby Girl for Sharon Corr|publisher=Celebrity baby blog|date= 2007-08-10|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> and Flori Jean Elizabeth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecorrswebsite.com/news/july07/jul26.htm|title=The Corr's Main Frame|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref> Jim's child, Brandon, was born in 2006 to Gayle Williamson, his ex-fiance and a former [[Miss Northern Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2006/05/jim_corr_and_fi.html|title=Jim Corr and fiance welcome a son|publisher=Celebrity baby blog|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> Caroline married Frank Woods, a property developer in [[Majorca]], [[Spain]] on [[August 22]], [[2002]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/2002/08/22/story302843569.asp|title=Home reception set for the Corrs|author=Gibbons, P.J.|publisher=Irish Examiner|date= 2002-08-22|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> They have three children, Jake, Georgina and Rihann.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2006/12/caroline_corr_w.html|title=Caroline Corr welcomes a daughter|publisher=Celebrity baby blog|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecorrswebsite.com/index2.htm|title = The Corr's Official Website|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> Andrea released her first solo album, ''[[Ten Feet High]]'', on [[June 25]], [[2007]]. It was produced by [[Nellee Hooper]], who has worked with [[Gwen Stefani]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]; Bono was an [[executive producer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecorrswebsite.com/news/feb07/feb06.htm|title=Andrea's New Album|publisher=The Corrs Official Website|date= 2007-02-06|accessdate=2007-02-06}}</ref> The first single released from the album was "[[Shame on You (to Keep My Love from Me)]]".
The Corrs released their second [[compilation album]], ''[[Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection]]'', on [[November 20]], [[2006]]. The album consisted of several of the band's hits, as well as tracks that had not previously been released on Corrs albums, such as "I Know My Love", a collaboration with [[The Chieftains]], and "All I Have To Do Is Dream", Andrea's duet with [[Laurent Voulzy]]. The album also featured remixes of "When The Stars Go Blue" and "Goodbye". The latter was released as a download-only single to promote the album. However, the album charted poorly, reaching number 24 in Ireland.<ref name="worldcharts">[http://acharts.us/performer/corrs World Chart Positions]. acharts.us. Retrieved [[July 13]], [[2007]].</ref> On [[September 25]], [[2007]], The Corrs released another compilation album, ''[[The Works (The Corrs album)|The Works]]''. The album consists of three CDs that feature previously released songs. It performed worse than its predecessor, failing to chart at all.<ref name="worldcharts"/><ref name="ukcharts">[http://www.everyhit.com/ UK Searchable Charts Database]. everyhit.com. Retrieved [[July 13]], [[2007]].</ref>
==Musical style and influence==
When asked to describe their genre, [[Caroline Corr]] said it was a "blend of modern rhythms and technology with acoustic instruments, violin, tin whistle, drums, and of course the voices, the marrying of these instruments is our sound".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theworldly.org/ArticlesPages/Articles2004/October04Articles/Music-TheCorrsBorrowed.html|title=The Corrs - Borrowed Heaven|publisher=TheWorldly.org|author=Luk, Vivien|accessdate=2008-02-24}}</ref> The Corrs' music is typically categorised as [[folk rock]]. This is evident in their first two albums, ''Forgiven Not Forgotten'' and ''Talk on Corners'', although Andrea described the genre of ''Talk on Corners'' by saying "it [has] got more of an edgy feel, a little bit more guitar-orientated and also an Irish sound, which is in ''Forgiven, Not Forgotten''."<ref name="CNN">{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Music/9807/28/corrs/index.html|title= CNN - 'Talk on Corners' reveals Irish band The Corrs|publisher=CNN|date= 1998-07-28|accessdate=2007-11-01}}</ref>
''In Blue'' moved to towards mainstream pop, placing heavy emphasis on [[synthesisers]].<ref name="Hastings"/> The move attracted criticism from many; one ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' critic called it "a disheartening example of musical ethnic cleansing".<ref name="Hastings"/> However, a ''[[USA Today]]'' critic called it "the best mainstream pop album you're likely to come across".<ref name="Main Frame">{{cite web|url=http://www.thecorrswebsite.com/band02.htm|title=The Corrs|author=Egan, Barry|publisher=Ireland's Sunday Independent|accessdate=2008-02-24}}</ref>
''Borrowed Heaven'' placed heavier emphasis on guitars, while retaining the original folk rock genre.<ref name="Uma"/> ''Home'' is a traditional Irish album, where the band [[cover version|covered]] many traditional Irish songs.<ref name="Fingal"/> The album contained songs from different eras of Irish music. It included a 1,000-year-old song called "Return to Fingal" and "Old Town", a 1982 song written by the late [[Phil Lynott]].<ref name="Rhino"/>
The Corrs' main influences were their parents who were musicians<ref name="Showbiz">{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Music/9903/22/corrs.wb/index.html|title=Irish siblings take Britain, world by storm|author=Alexander, Brooke|publisher=CNN|date= 1999-03-22|accessdate=2008-02-24}}</ref> and encouraged them to learn instruments.<ref name="MusicianGuide"/> They drew inspiration from musicians such as [[The Eagles]], [[The Police]], [[The Carpenters]], [[Simon and Garfunkel]] and [[Fleetwood Mac]],<ref name="Main Frame"/> which Sharon said in an interview with [[CNN]] is the reason "our songs are very, very melodic and [harmonious]".<ref name="Showbiz"/>
==Philanthropy==
The Corrs have been active in supporting charitable and philanthropic causes and disaster relief. In 1996, the Corrs participated in the ''Pavarotti and Friends for the Children of Liberia'' charity concert. The concert was held in [[Modena, Italy]] and was hosted by [[Luciano Pavarotti]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meyersound.com/news/1998/pavarotti/|title=Meyer Sound News: Good Sound for a Good Cause - Pavarotti and Friends Charity Concert|publisher=Meyer Sound|date=August, 1998|accessdate=2008-02-23}}</ref> Among the other participating artists were [[Jon Bon Jovi]], [[Natalie Cole]], [[Pino Daniele]], [[Céline Dion]], [[Florent Pagny]], [[Eros Ramazzotti]], [[Spice Girls]], [[Vanessa L. Williams]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Trisha Yearwood]] and Zucchero.<ref name="Iclassics"/> The concert raised money that was used to build the Pavarotti and Friends Liberian Children's Village and to provide a refuge for orphans in [[Liberia]] during the [[Second Liberian Civil War|civil war]].<ref name="Liberia"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id=1956|title=Pavarotti & Friends For The Children Of Liberia|publisher=ArkivMusic|accessdate=2008-02-23}}</ref> The Corrs, along with [[Sinéad O'Connor]], [[Van Morrison]], [[Boyzone]], [[U2]] and [[Enya]] held a charity concert in 1998, to raise money for the victims of the [[Omagh bombing]] in [[Northern Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/211451.stm|title=Madonna pens bedtime story for charity|publisher=BBC|date= 1998-11-10|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref>
The Corrs' mother, Jean, died in [[Freeman Hospital]] in Newcastle, England.<ref name="Jean"/> The Corrs showed their appreciation to the hospital by performing a one-off charity concert, held in 2001 at the [[Telewest Arena]]; it raised more than £100,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/12056021|title=The Corrs News on Yahoo|author=Rosen, Craig|publisher=[[Yahoo]]|date= 2001-01-12|accessdate=2008-02-23}}</ref> The money was used to extend the William Leech Centre of the hospital, which is dedicated to research into lung treatment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/breakingnews/2001/01/08/story1040.asp|title=Corrs to perform concert for dead mum|publisher=Thomas Crosbie Holdings Limited|date= 2001-01-08|accessdate=2008-02-23}}</ref> The city of Newcastle presented them a limited edition painting of Tyneside's quayside in return.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/national-news/city-honours-the-corrs-348472.html|title=City honors the Corrs|author=McKiernan, Joseph|publisher=Independent Newspaper|date= 2001-04-13|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref>
[[Image:Corrs-mbe.jpg|200px|right|thumb|The Corrs were awarded [[Order of the British Empire|MBEs]] for their philanthropic activities.]]
The Corrs' played at a 2004 charity concert for [[The Prince's Trust]], a UK-based charity that provides help, training, financial, and practical support to UK citizens aged between 14 and 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/|title=The Prince's Trust|publisher=The Prince's Trust|accessdate=2008-02-23}}</ref> They performed with [[Will Young]], [[Blue (band)|Blue]], [[Avril Lavigne]], [[Lenny Kravitz]], [[Busted]], [[Anastacia]], [[Nelly Furtado]], [[Sugababes]] and [[Natasha Bedingfield]] and raised more than £1 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/news/hrh_attends_the_seventh_party_in_the_park_in_aid_of_the_prin_469.html|publisher=PrinceOfWales.gov.uk|title=HRH attends the seventh Party in the Park in aid of The Prince's Trust|date= 2004-07-10|accessdate=2008-02-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/2005/11/08/story686041504.asp|title=Corrs left breathless over MBE honor|author=O'Doherty, Caroline|publisher=Irish Examiner|date= 2005-11-08|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref>
They are ambassadors for the [[Nelson Mandela]]'s "[[46664 (concerts)|46664]]" campaign, where they performed live to raise awareness towards [[AIDS]] in Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southafrica.info/mandela/46664.htm|title=46664 - 1 minute for AIDS in South Africa|date=October 2007|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> The concert was held on [[29 November]] [[2003]] in [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]]. The concert aimed to "[raise] awareness of HIV in South Africa and launched the 46664 campaign" and the money raised was donated to the ''Nelson Mandela Foundation for Aids''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4627249.stm|title=Live Aid's legacy of charity concerts|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=2005-06-30|accessdate=2008-02-23}}</ref> During the Edinburgh [[Live 8]] on [[2 July]] [[2005]], the Corrs performed "[[When the Stars Go Blue]]" alongside Bono to promote the [[Make Poverty History]] campaign,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelive8concert.com/artists.htm|title=Live 8 Concert|publisher=Live 8|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> which aimed to increase awareness and pressure governments into taking actions towards relieving [[absolute poverty]].
In recognition of their charity work, the Corrs were made honourary Members of the [[Order of the British Empire]] in 2005 by [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Queen Elizabeth II]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.taoiseach.gov.ie/index.asp?locID=470&docID=2286|title= Award of Honorary MBE to the Corrs|last=Ahern|first=Bertie|publisher=Roinn an Taoisigh|date=2005-11-07|accessdate=2005-11-09}}</ref>
==Personnel==
The Corrs consist of four siblings from the Corr family: Andrea (lead vocals, [[tin whistle]]); Sharon (backing vocals, violin); Caroline (backing vocals, [[bodhrán]], drums); and Jim (guitar, backing vocals, keyboards). This has been their lineup since their formation in 1990. The Corrs have collaborated with several artists, but had Jason Duffy temporarily join the band as drummer when Caroline was pregnant.<ref name="Planet"/>
They had numerous producers working for their albums, using differing styles. For ''Forgiven Not Forgotten'', they enlisted [[David Foster]].<ref name="Foster"/><ref name="Askmen"/> They recruited [[Glen Ballard]] to produce ''Talk on Corners''. [[Robert Lange]] was approached to be producer for ''In Blue'',<ref name="Mutt"/> and Olle Romo for ''Borrowed Heaven''.<ref name="Argus"/> ''Home'' was produced by [[Mitchell Froom]].<ref name="Rhino"/>
==Discography==
{{main|The Corrs discography}}
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===Albums===
*1995: ''[[Forgiven Not Forgotten]]''
*1997: ''[[Talk on Corners]]''
*2000: ''[[In Blue]]''
*2004: ''[[Borrowed Heaven]]''
*2005: ''[[Home (The Corrs album)|Home]]''
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===Compilations albums===
*2001: ''[[Best of The Corrs]]''
*2006: ''[[Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection]]''
*2007: ''[[The Works (The Corrs album)|The Works]]''
===Live albums===
*1997: ''[[The Corrs - Live]]''
*1999: ''[[The Corrs Unplugged]]''
*2002: ''[[VH1 Presents: The Corrs, Live in Dublin]]''
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==Awards==
{{main|List of The Corrs' awards}}
Many of the Corrs' songs have charted at #1 in numerous countries. They won one [[BRIT Award]], in 1999,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everyhit.com/awardbrit.html|title=The Brit Awards|publisher=Everyhit.com|accessdate=2007-10-02}}</ref> and have twice been nominated for [[Meteor Music Awards]], in 2005<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/0111/meteormusicawards.html|title=Meteor Music Awards nominations announced|publisher=RTÉ Entertainment|accessdate=2008-02-23}}</ref> and 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/1123/meteorawards.html|title=Meteor Music Awards nominations announced|publisher=RTÉ Entertainment|accessdate=2008-02-23}}</ref>
==See also==
*[[Music of Ireland]]
*[[List of artists who reached number one in Ireland]]
==References==
===Sources===
* Cornwell, Jane, ''The Corrs'', London: Virgin Publishing Ltd. ISBN 185227-840-4
===Footnotes===
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==External links==
*[http://www.thecorrswebsite.com/ The Corrs Official Website]
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