They’re big time! Big Time Rush started out as a fictional band on the hit Nickelodeon show of the same name. But pretty soon fans of the show wanted to see the guys perform for real. So just as Miley Cyrus embarked on a Hannah Montana tour, BTR hit the road to meet their fans! Launched in 2009, the show followed the fictional lives of four high school friends as they move to Los Angeles, sign a record deal, and become a chart-topping boy band. The series also incorporated original music into each episode, effectively turning the fictional band onscreen into a real group featuring actor/vocalists Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena Jr., and Logan Henderson. As the first season drew to a close in 2010, Sony Music released the group’s first album, B.T.R. Met with generally positive reviews, it debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 album’s chart in the U.S.. In 2010, The band was nominated for “Favorite International Band” at the Australian Kids Choice Awards and in 2011 Again for “Favorite TV Show.” They released 24/Seven in 2013, and they continue to tour the globe.
