Petersen died from a heart attack on November 11, 2007 at the age of 62.

Melissa McCarthy and Jenny McCartney are first cousins 21dec10.

In 2015, the band received international recognition when banjo player, Ellen Petersen, competed in the singing reality TV show, American Idol, placing in the top 48.

Dan Petersen

At 13 years old, her father started a family bluegrass band. He handed Petersen a banjo, and they never looked back. Since then, Petersen, who grew up homeschooled, has used her experiences to share her love of the craft. The family band, “The Petersens,” toured through Ireland earlier this year and the summer of 2015.

Branson, MO

Branson, Missouri, United States

Contact Us

1. Email. [email protected]
2. Mailing Address. PO Box 65. Branson, MO 65615.
3. Electronic Press Kit. Click here for links to promotional material for The Petersens: Google Drive.

Who Are The Petersens? The Petersens is a family band consisting of siblings Katie, Ellen, Matt, Karen, and Julianne, their mom, and dear friend, Emmett Franz. The four siblings grew up playing music together throughout their childhood.

Branson Branson Show Live Shows The Petersens are an American roots band in the Ozark mountains bringing a new era of music to Branson and the surrounding areas….Event Dates.