The Petersens
The Petersens are an American family band from Branson, Missouri. They perform bluegrass, country, and Christian music, along with mainstream musical covers.
Members
The band consists of siblings and family friends:- Katie Petersen – fiddle
- Ellen Petersen Haygood – banjo
- Matt Petersen – Guitar
- Julianne Petersen – mandolin
- Karen Petersen – double bass
- Emmett Franz – dobro
- Jon Petersen – piano
Band history
The Petersens began performing in 2005 at the First Christian Church of Mountain Grove, Missouri. They soon expanded to performing at local festivals, churches, and cafés. On September 5, 2010, they won the CAM Gospel Sing-Off at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson.In 2015, banjo player Ellen Petersen competed on Season 14 of American Idol, reaching the Top 48.
Touring
The Petersens have toured across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In 2019, they toured Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Finland.In March 2025, the band toured New Zealand, performing in locations such as Whangārei, Kerikeri and Thames.
Discography
Albums and EPs
| Title | Release date | Label |
| Travelin’ Shoes - The Petersen Family Band | — | — |
| Finally Going Home - The Petersens | — | |
| Shenandoah - The Petersens | — | |
| Homesick for a Country | The Petersens | |
| Gentle on My Mind - The Petersens | — | |
| Live Sessions, Vol. 01 | — | |
| Live Sessions, Vol. 02 | — | |
| Christmas with the Petersens | — | |
| Live Sessions, Vol. 03 | — | |
| Live Sessions, Vol. 04 | — | |
| My Ozark Mountain Home | — | |
| We Don’t Need Anything This Year | — | |
| The Greenest Grass | — | |
| Live Sessions, Vol. 05 | — | |
| Live Sessions, Vol. 06 | — |