The Pierces -- sisters Catherine and Allison -- grew up in Birmingham, AL. Home-schooled by their musician father and painter mother, they were encouraged in the arts from a young age, and quickly learned to play guitar and harmonize. Though they each became accomplished ballerinas, by 1995 both Catherine and Allison had left dance to attend Auburn University and play music. Eventually Sony took interest, and the girls moved to Nashville to record their debut. Appearing in 2000, The Pierces was a slick blend of folk harmonizing and adult alternative texture. Unfortunately, with no label support it went nowhere, and quickly disappeared. Moving to New York City, the duo worked day jobs, continued writing songs, and performed acoustically at clubs and residences around town. The perseverance paid off with a new deal through Universal and the January 2005 effort Light of the Moon. ~ Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide
