Neil Perry Opens Up About The Band Perry’s Shifting Lineup, Says He Was ‘Terminated’ From Family Band
"I explicitly asked my sister not to misrepresent my support for the current version of the band," Neil writes of Kimberly Perry moving forward with her husband.
Neil Perry, once a member of the country group The Band Perry, has opened up about the shifting lineup of the band. Perry claims he was "terminated" from the family band in June 2024. The group, consisting of Kimberly, Reid, and Neil Perry, rose to fame with hits like "If I Die Young" and "Better Dig Two." However, in 2023, The Band Perry went on hiatus and Kimberly began a solo career.
The band later reformed with Kimberly and Johnny Costello, Reid's husband, but Reid later left, and Perry was given three days to decide whether to continue under those circumstances. After a month, Perry was told he was out of time and his position within the band was terminated. Perry says he warned his sister Kimberly not to misrepresent his support for the current version of the band and that by May 2024, there was no consistent communication between the three.
Kimberly had reached out to Reid, who was not interested in rejoining. Perry was left with three options: move forward as a duo, hold auditions, or have Costello step in. Perry chose to continue as a duo but was ultimately forced out due to losing his financial interest and access to the resources he had helped build.
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