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Why Don't We

May 08, 2024

Why Don't We, shortened to WDW, is an American boy band consisting of Jack Avery, Corbyn Besson, Zach Herron, Jonah Marais and Daniel Seavey. They were formed in 2016 and have released two studio albums and six extended plays. The group canceled tour dates and took a break in 2022.

Why Don't We
Why Don't We at the 2018 B96 Jingle Bash in Chicago. From left to right: Daniel Seavey, Corbyn Besson, Jonah Marais, Zach Herron, and Jack Avery.
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2016–2022[a]
LabelsSignature Entertainment, LLC Atlantic
Members
  • Jack Avery
  • Corbyn Besson
  • Zach Herron
  • Jonah Marais
  • Daniel Seavey
Websitewhydontwemusic.com

History edit

2016–2017: Career beginnings edit

The band originally formed on September 27, 2016,[1] after having all met in Los Angeles, California a year prior.[2][3][4] On October 20, 2016, the group released their debut single "Taking You", a track from their debut EP, Only the Beginning, which was released on November 25 of the same year.[5] They embarked on their first headlining tour, the "Taking You Tour", the next year. Their second EP, Something Different, was released on April 21, 2017.[6][7] Following the release of their second EP, they embarked on the Something Different Tour, their second headlining tour.[8] The group's third EP, Why Don't We Just, was released on June 2, 2017.[9] In September 2017, the band signed with Atlantic Records.[10] That same month, Invitation, their fourth EP, was released.[11] On November 23, 2017, they released their fifth EP, A Why Don't We Christmas.[12][13] In 2018, in support of the Invitation EP, they headlined the "Invitation Tour".[14] Additionally the band has appeared in several vlogs of YouTuber Logan Paul.[15]

2018–2019: 8 Letters and 12/12 era edit

On August 31, 2018, they released their first album, 8 Letters.[16] The record debuted at number nine on the US Billboard 200,[17] and was preceded by three singles: "Hooked", "Talk", and "8 Letters".[18][19][20] In March 2019, they embarked on the "8 Letters Tour".[21]

Why Don't We released a new song each month in 2019. On January 16, they released "Big Plans",[22] and a music video was released three days later.[23] The song received a gold certification from the RIAA in April 2020.[24] On Valentine's Day, the group released "Cold In LA",[25] along with a music video two days later.[26] On March 20, 2019, they released the humorous song "I Don't Belong in This Club" featuring American rapper Macklemore.[27] It was certified gold by the RIAA in August 2020.[28] On April 20, the group released "Don't Change", which was featured on the soundtrack album of the animated film UglyDolls.[29] In May, the group unveiled their fifth song of the year, "Unbelievable".[30] In June, they released "Come To Brazil", inspired by fans frequently asking them to visit the country.[31] On July 26, the band released the song "I Still Do".[32] On August 23, they released "What Am I", penned by Ed Sheeran, who previously wrote "Trust Fund Baby".[33] The song was certified gold by the RIAA in June of the following year.[34] On October 25, they released "Mad At You".[35] The following month, the group released the Christmas song "With You This Christmas".[36] On December 30, the group released their twelfth and final song of 2019, "Chills".[37] The group then took a nine-month break shortly after the music video release.[38]

2020–2022: The Good Times and the Bad Ones and hiatus edit

On September 29, 2020, the band released "Fallin' (Adrenaline)", the lead single from their second album, The Good Times and the Bad Ones.[39] It debuted at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, their first ever entry.[40] Their second single from the album, "Lotus Inn", was released on December 4, 2020.[41] They starred in a YouTube documentary titled 30 Days With, which showed the last stages of development and behind the scenes content of their then-upcoming album for 30 days.[42] Their third single from the album, "Slow Down", was released on December 17, 2020.[43] On January 15, 2021, The Good Times and The Bad Ones was released. The album is largely self-produced, although it also features the productions of Travis Barker, Skrillex, and Timbaland.[44] The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, making this their highest entry on the chart.[45]

The band released the single "Love Back" on October 6, 2021. The band then release a cover of Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe" in December that same year. In January 2022, they released their next single in collaboration with Jonas Blue: "Don't Wake Me Up",[46] followed by "Let Me Down Easy (Lie)" in April,[47] “Just Friends” on May 13, and “How Do You Love Somebody” on May 31.

The band's North American tour, The Good Times Only Tour, was scheduled to commence in June 2022, but was canceled due to the litigation between Why Don't We current manager Randy Phillips and former manager David Loeffler.[48] The band rescheduled the tour with new dates beginning in July.[49] However, on July 6, the band announced that due to ongoing legal battles with their former management, they would be cancelling the tour and taking a hiatus.[50]

Musical influences edit

 
Why Don't We prior to their second album release

The band has cited Justin Bieber as their main musical inspiration, in addition to 5 Seconds of Summer, Boyz II Men, The Beatles, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Childish Gambino, Jon Bellion, Post Malone, Frank Ocean and CNCO.[51][52]

Band members edit

Jack Robert Avery edit

Jack Robert Avery (born July 1, 1999) was born in Burbank, California, but raised in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.[53][54][55] Avery released a solo single called "Liar" in 2016 and was part of the meet-and-greet tour "Impact", which members Zach Herron and Corbyn Besson were also a part of.[56] He also starred in a short film called Fearless Five.[57] On April 22, 2019, Avery's former girlfriend, Gabriela Gonzalez, gave birth to their daughter.[58]

Corbyn Matthew Besson edit

Corbyn Matthew Besson (born November 25, 1998) was born in Dallas, Texas,[59] but raised in Virginia. Besson went to high school in Centreville, Virginia.[60] Besson's cousins are Dutch girl group O'G3NE.[61] Before Why Don't We, he had a following on YouNow and released a solo single called "The Only One" to iTunes in 2014. His other acoustic single, "Marathon", was also released on the platform.[62] After Why Don't We went on Hiatus, Besson released 2 singles on his own. ''Love Me Better'' on February 7, 2024, and ''Like That (feat. Armani White)'' on April 12, 2024.

Zachary Dean Herron edit

Zachary Dean Herron (born May 27, 2001), the youngest member of the group, was raised in Dallas, Texas.[59] Growing up, he sang in the choir. Before Why Don't We, Herron covered songs on YouTube and also produced two singles himself, "Timelapse" and "Why".[63]

Jonah Marais Roth Franzitch edit

Jonah Marais (born June 16, 1998), the eldest member of the group, grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota.[64][65] Before Why Don't We, Marais had a following on YouNow and released an album, When the Daylight's Gone, in 2016 and went on the 2014 DigiTour.[66] Alongside Seavey, Marais co-wrote "I Got You" for TWICE in 2024.[67]

Daniel James Seavey edit

Daniel James Seavey (born April 2, 1999), born in Vancouver, Washington. He grew up in Portland, Oregon.[68][69] A main producer of the band, he can play over 20 instruments by ear.[70] As a child, his father would take him to do street performances on the city's art walks.[71] Seavey competed on season 14 of American Idol and finished in ninth place. He also has released multiple songs on his own including his newest singles "Bleed on Me", "Can We Pretend That We're Good?", "Runaway" and "I Tried".[72] Seavey will release the song ''The Older You Get'' on May 10. The song is the first single from his Upcoming Debut album.

Tours edit

Headlining

Discography edit

Main article: Why Don't We discography

Awards and nominations edit

iHeartRadio MMVAs edit

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Themselves Fan Fave New Artist Nominated [73]

iHeartRadio Music Awards edit

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Themselves Best Boy Band Nominated [74]
2019 Limelights Best Fan Army [75]
Zack Caspary Favorite Tour Photographer
2020 Limelights Best Fan Army [76]
Zack Caspary Favorite Tour Photographer Won

MTV Europe Music Awards edit

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Themselves Best Push Nominated [77]

MTV Video Music Awards edit

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Themselves Push Artist of the Year Nominated [78]
2019 Themselves Best Group Nominated [79]

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards edit

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Themselves Favorite Musical YouTube Creator Nominated [80]
2019 Favorite Social Music Star [81]

Radio Disney Music Awards edit

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Themselves Best New Artist Nominated [82]
"These Girls" Best Song to Lip Sync to

Teen Choice Awards edit

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Themselves Choice Music Group Nominated [83]
"Trust Fund Baby" Choice Song: Group
2019 Themselves Choice Music Group Won [84]
Themselves Choice Summer Group Nominated
"8 Letters" Choice Song: Group

Explanatory notes edit

  1. ^ On hiatus

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External links edit

  • Official website  

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Why Don t We shortened to WDW is an American boy band consisting of Jack Avery Corbyn Besson Zach Herron Jonah Marais and Daniel Seavey They were formed in 2016 and have released two studio albums and six extended plays The group canceled tour dates and took a break in 2022 Why Don t WeWhy Don t We at the 2018 B96 Jingle Bash in Chicago From left to right Daniel Seavey Corbyn Besson Jonah Marais Zach Herron and Jack Avery Background informationOriginLos Angeles California U S GenresPop pop rockYears active2016 2022 a LabelsSignature Entertainment LLC AtlanticMembersJack Avery Corbyn Besson Zach Herron Jonah Marais Daniel SeaveyWebsitewhydontwemusic wbr com Contents 1 History 1 1 2016 2017 Career beginnings 1 2 2018 2019 8 Letters and 12 12 era 1 3 2020 2022 The Good Times and the Bad Ones and hiatus 2 Musical influences 3 Band members 3 1 Jack Robert Avery 3 2 Corbyn Matthew Besson 3 3 Zachary Dean Herron 3 4 Jonah Marais Roth Franzitch 3 5 Daniel James Seavey 4 Tours 5 Discography 6 Awards and nominations 6 1 iHeartRadio MMVAs 6 2 iHeartRadio Music Awards 6 3 MTV Europe Music Awards 6 4 MTV Video Music Awards 6 5 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 6 6 Radio Disney Music Awards 6 7 Teen Choice Awards 7 Explanatory notes 8 References 9 External linksHistory edit2016 2017 Career beginnings edit The band originally formed on September 27 2016 1 after having all met in Los Angeles California a year prior 2 3 4 On October 20 2016 the group released their debut single Taking You a track from their debut EP Only the Beginning which was released on November 25 of the same year 5 They embarked on their first headlining tour the Taking You Tour the next year Their second EP Something Different was released on April 21 2017 6 7 Following the release of their second EP they embarked on the Something Different Tour their second headlining tour 8 The group s third EP Why Don t We Just was released on June 2 2017 9 In September 2017 the band signed with Atlantic Records 10 That same month Invitation their fourth EP was released 11 On November 23 2017 they released their fifth EP A Why Don t We Christmas 12 13 In 2018 in support of the Invitation EP they headlined the Invitation Tour 14 Additionally the band has appeared in several vlogs of YouTuber Logan Paul 15 2018 2019 8 Letters and 12 12 era edit On August 31 2018 they released their first album 8 Letters 16 The record debuted at number nine on the US Billboard 200 17 and was preceded by three singles Hooked Talk and 8 Letters 18 19 20 In March 2019 they embarked on the 8 Letters Tour 21 Why Don t We released a new song each month in 2019 On January 16 they released Big Plans 22 and a music video was released three days later 23 The song received a gold certification from the RIAA in April 2020 24 On Valentine s Day the group released Cold In LA 25 along with a music video two days later 26 On March 20 2019 they released the humorous song I Don t Belong in This Club featuring American rapper Macklemore 27 It was certified gold by the RIAA in August 2020 28 On April 20 the group released Don t Change which was featured on the soundtrack album of the animated film UglyDolls 29 In May the group unveiled their fifth song of the year Unbelievable 30 In June they released Come To Brazil inspired by fans frequently asking them to visit the country 31 On July 26 the band released the song I Still Do 32 On August 23 they released What Am I penned by Ed Sheeran who previously wrote Trust Fund Baby 33 The song was certified gold by the RIAA in June of the following year 34 On October 25 they released Mad At You 35 The following month the group released the Christmas song With You This Christmas 36 On December 30 the group released their twelfth and final song of 2019 Chills 37 The group then took a nine month break shortly after the music video release 38 2020 2022 The Good Times and the Bad Ones and hiatus edit On September 29 2020 the band released Fallin Adrenaline the lead single from their second album The Good Times and the Bad Ones 39 It debuted at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart their first ever entry 40 Their second single from the album Lotus Inn was released on December 4 2020 41 They starred in a YouTube documentary titled 30 Days With which showed the last stages of development and behind the scenes content of their then upcoming album for 30 days 42 Their third single from the album Slow Down was released on December 17 2020 43 On January 15 2021 The Good Times and The Bad Ones was released The album is largely self produced although it also features the productions of Travis Barker Skrillex and Timbaland 44 The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart making this their highest entry on the chart 45 The band released the single Love Back on October 6 2021 The band then release a cover of Justin Bieber s Mistletoe in December that same year In January 2022 they released their next single in collaboration with Jonas Blue Don t Wake Me Up 46 followed by Let Me Down Easy Lie in April 47 Just Friends on May 13 and How Do You Love Somebody on May 31 The band s North American tour The Good Times Only Tour was scheduled to commence in June 2022 but was canceled due to the litigation between Why Don t We current manager Randy Phillips and former manager David Loeffler 48 The band rescheduled the tour with new dates beginning in July 49 However on July 6 the band announced that due to ongoing legal battles with their former management they would be cancelling the tour and taking a hiatus 50 Musical influences edit nbsp Why Don t We prior to their second album release The band has cited Justin Bieber as their main musical inspiration in addition to 5 Seconds of Summer Boyz II Men The Beatles Drake Ed Sheeran Childish Gambino Jon Bellion Post Malone Frank Ocean and CNCO 51 52 Band members editJack Robert Avery edit Jack Robert Avery born July 1 1999 was born in Burbank California but raised in Susquehanna Pennsylvania 53 54 55 Avery released a solo single called Liar in 2016 and was part of the meet and greet tour Impact which members Zach Herron and Corbyn Besson were also a part of 56 He also starred in a short film called Fearless Five 57 On April 22 2019 Avery s former girlfriend Gabriela Gonzalez gave birth to their daughter 58 Corbyn Matthew Besson edit Corbyn Matthew Besson born November 25 1998 was born in Dallas Texas 59 but raised in Virginia Besson went to high school in Centreville Virginia 60 Besson s cousins are Dutch girl group O G3NE 61 Before Why Don t We he had a following on YouNow and released a solo single called The Only One to iTunes in 2014 His other acoustic single Marathon was also released on the platform 62 After Why Don t We went on Hiatus Besson released 2 singles on his own Love Me Better on February 7 2024 and Like That feat Armani White on April 12 2024 Zachary Dean Herron edit Zachary Dean Herron born May 27 2001 the youngest member of the group was raised in Dallas Texas 59 Growing up he sang in the choir Before Why Don t We Herron covered songs on YouTube and also produced two singles himself Timelapse and Why 63 Jonah Marais Roth Franzitch edit Jonah Marais born June 16 1998 the eldest member of the group grew up in Stillwater Minnesota 64 65 Before Why Don t We Marais had a following on YouNow and released an album When the Daylight s Gone in 2016 and went on the 2014 DigiTour 66 Alongside Seavey Marais co wrote I Got You for TWICE in 2024 67 Daniel James Seavey edit Daniel James Seavey born April 2 1999 born in Vancouver Washington He grew up in Portland Oregon 68 69 A main producer of the band he can play over 20 instruments by ear 70 As a child his father would take him to do street performances on the city s art walks 71 Seavey competed on season 14 of American Idol and finished in ninth place He also has released multiple songs on his own including his newest singles Bleed on Me Can We Pretend That We re Good Runaway and I Tried 72 Seavey will release the song The Older You Get on May 10 The song is the first single from his Upcoming Debut album Tours editHeadlining Taking You Tour 2017 Something Different Tour 2017 Invitation Tour 2018 8 Letters Tour 2019 Discography editMain article Why Don t We discography 8 Letters 2018 The Good Times and the Bad Ones 2021 Awards and nominations editiHeartRadio MMVAs edit Year Nominee work Award Result Ref 2018 Themselves Fan Fave New Artist Nominated 73 iHeartRadio Music Awards edit Year Nominee work Award Result Ref 2018 Themselves Best Boy Band Nominated 74 2019 Limelights Best Fan Army 75 Zack Caspary Favorite Tour Photographer 2020 Limelights Best Fan Army 76 Zack Caspary Favorite Tour Photographer Won MTV Europe Music Awards edit Year Nominee work Award Result Ref 2018 Themselves Best Push Nominated 77 MTV Video Music Awards edit Year Nominee work Award Result Ref 2018 Themselves Push Artist of the Year Nominated 78 2019 Themselves Best Group Nominated 79 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards edit Year Nominee work Award Result Ref 2018 Themselves Favorite Musical YouTube Creator Nominated 80 2019 Favorite Social Music Star 81 Radio Disney Music Awards edit Year Nominee work Award Result Ref 2018 Themselves Best New Artist Nominated 82 These Girls Best Song to Lip Sync to Teen Choice Awards edit Year Nominee work Award Result Ref 2018 Themselves Choice Music Group Nominated 83 Trust Fund Baby Choice Song Group 2019 Themselves Choice Music Group Won 84 Themselves Choice Summer Group Nominated 8 Letters Choice Song GroupExplanatory notes edit On hiatusReferences edit Why Don t We Our First Day As A Band YouTube Why Don t We September 28 2016 Retrieved September 28 2016 Falcone Dana Rose December 15 2017 Why Don t We What to Know About the Hot New Boy Band PEOPLE Booth Ali August 16 2018 Why Don t We Shares the Story Behind Their Decision to Form a Band Tiger Beat Locke Ashely October 26 2016 Boy Band Why Don t We Shares the Story Behind How They Formed Their Group Sweety High Singh Olivia December 4 2016 Why Don t We Drops Only the Beginning EP TigerBeat Campbell Emily April 21 2017 Why Don t We Releases Something Different EP On Air with Ryan Seacrest Lee Julia April 21 2017 Why Don t We Drops New Something Different EP TigerBeat Weatherby Taylor May 8 2017 Why Don t We Announce Headlining Summer Tour Exclusive Billboard Why Don t We Just EP by Why Don t We on Apple Music Apple Music Apple Inc June 2 2017 Retrieved November 15 2018 Stewart Allison December 7 2017 Boy band Why Don t We enjoying phase one of global dominion Chicago Tribune Why Don t We New EP Invitation Listen Billboard September 27 2017 Why Don t We Release A Why Don t We Christmas EP November 29 2017 Ellwood Hughes Pip November 27 2017 Why Don t We Release A Why Don t We Christmas EP Entertainment Focus Retrieved December 1 2020 Weatherby Taylor April 23 2018 Why Don t We s Live Show How the Invitation Tour Proves They re Not Going Anywhere Billboard Logan Paul Help Me 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