It includes collaborations with writers and producers such as Gina Schock of the Go-Go's and Rock Mafia. The band's debut studio album, Kiss & Tell, was released on September 29, 2009. 2009–2010: Kiss & Tell and A Year Without Rain The group has also featured various back-up singers during tours, including YouTube star Christina Grimmie, who toured with Gomez & the Scene in 2010. He was replaced with Drew Taubenfeld that same year, though Taubenfeld does not provide backing vocals like Roberts did. During a live performance for UNICEF in 2012, Gomez confirmed that Ethan Roberts would be leaving the group to pursue solo projects, with Gomez wishing him luck. Shortly after the band was formed, Foxer left for unknown reasons, and was replaced by Dane Forrest.
Gomez posted a video of the audition and interview process for band members as the fourth episode of a vlog series on her official YouTube channel titled Under Pressure.
The band's original line-up featured Gomez on vocals, Ethan Roberts on lead guitar and backing vocals, Greg Garman on drums, Joey Clement on bass guitar, and Nick Foxer on keyboard and backing vocals. I like having people with me to lean on and write with and have fun with."
I'm looking for someone who's very passionate about music and can show me that they can rock out. In an interview with Z100 New York, Gomez stated that the band was formed through a long and exhausting audition process, saying: "I would like all guys in the band. Gomez stated that her label, Hollywood Records, did not want her to have a band due to Gomez already having a "fan base", leading her to name the band Selena Gomez & the Scene to keep both herself and the label happy. I will be singing." Gomez later announced on Twitter that her band would be called The Scene, an "ironic jab" at people who called Gomez a "wannabe scene". In an interview with Jocelyn Vena of MTV News, Gomez said: "I'm going to be in a band. Gomez first announced plans of forming a band in 2008, citing Paramore as an inspiration for the decision. The band's logo used for their debut album, Kiss & Tell The band has also won a total of six Teen Choice Awards since 2010, including Choice Music: Group and Choice Music: Love Song for "Love You like a Love Song". In 2012, "Love You Like a Love Song" was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award, giving the band their first VMA nomination. In 2011, the band won its first People's Choice Award for Breakout Group. The band has also been nominated for five awards at the MuchMusic Video Awards, and two MTV Europe Music Awards. They have won a total of four Poptastic Awards, including the Best Duo or Group Award. The band has won numerous awards and accolades since their debut. The band disbanded when Gomez began focusing on her acting career and solo music career. The third and final single from the album was " Hit the Lights". The second single from the album, " Love You like a Love Song", was released on Jand was certified 4x Platinum in the U.S. The song has been certified Platinum in the U.S. Its lead single " Who Says" received its radio premiere on On Air with Ryan Seacrest on March 8, 2011, followed by a music video premiere on Disney Channel on March 11. The band's third album, When the Sun Goes Down, was released on June 28, 2011, debuting at No. As of 2012, the album has sold over 800,000 copies in the U.S. Two singles were released from the album, " Round & Round" and " A Year Without Rain". Billboard 200 and earning the band a second RIAA Gold certification in January 2011. The band's second album, A Year Without Rain, was released on September 17, 2010, debuting at No.
As of 2012, Kiss & Tell has sold over 900,000 copies in the U.S. The second single from the album, " Naturally", reached the top thirty in the U.S., as well as the top twenty in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and Germany. 9 on the US Billboard 200 and earning the band a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in March 2010.
Their debut album, Kiss & Tell, was released on September 29, 2009, debuting at No. The band released three studio albums, seven singles and nine music videos. Formed in 2008, its last lineup consisted of lead vocalist Selena Gomez, bassist Joey Clement, drummer Greg Garman, keyboardist Dane Forrest, and guitarist Drew Taubenfeld. Selena Gomez & the Scene was an American pop rock band from Hollywood, California.