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'{{multiple issues|original research=January 2012|notability=June 2010|self-published=January 2012|refimprove = January 2012}} {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians --> | name = Megan & Liz | image = Newtwitpic.jpg | caption = From left : [[Liz Mace|Liz]], [[Megan Mace|Megan]], with a picture posted to Twitter. | landscape = yes | background = group_or_band | Birth name: Megan McKinley Mace and Elizabeth "Liz" Morgan Mace | Born: 21st November 1992 (age 18) | origin = [[Edwardsburg, Michigan]], [[United States]] | genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Acoustic music|acoustic pop]], [[teen pop]] | years_active = 2007–present | label = [[Warner Bros. Records#Affiliated labels|Collective Sounds]] | website = [http://www.meganandliz.com www.meganandliz.com] | current_members = Megan Mace<br />Liz Mace | associated_acts = [[Boyce Avenue]], [[Plain White T's]], [[Shenae Grimes]], [[Allstar Weekend]]}} '''Megan and Liz''' (commonly stylized as '''Megan & Liz''') are an American [[pop music|pop]] [[All-female band|girl band]] composed of fraternal [[twin]] sisters, Megan and Liz Mace, from [[Edwardsburg, Michigan]]. They are both songwriters, and Megan additionally plays guitar. The duo gained their popularity from the video-sharing website [[YouTube]] where they began posting their videos on 2007.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKbI7IVyTkI Ain't No Mountain High Enough Megan and Liz Version - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> '''Bold text'''==Early life== Megan '''McKinley Mace and Elizabeth Morgan Mace were born on November 21, 1992 in [[Michigan]]. Megan is one minute older than Liz.<ref>Megan & Liz official YouTube account. http://www.youtube.com/meganandliz</ref> Megan learned''' to play guitar in 2005 and plays in all but 18 ''of their videos.--~~~--~~~~--~~~~--~~~~--~~~~[[File:[[File:Example.jpg]][[File:Example.jpg]]]]~Their first video on YouTube, titled "Th9-ppppppppppppppppppp--~~~~is Note", is a song they written by the twins'' at the age of 15.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsTtSZwX7gE This Note - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Their first cover is of "[[Ain't No Mountain High Enough]]", made famous by [[Diana Ross]]. Their first song with live guitar accompaniment was "I Am One of Them" by [[Aly & AJ]] in 2008. Eighteen original songs have since appeared on YouTube (as of early September 2011).<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhCvHvUr8dI "Indescribable" Megan and Liz Original Song - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Their YouTube channel currently has over 600,000 subscribers and over 120 million video views. They are the 34th most subscribed music channel on YouTube.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/user/MeganandLiz Kanaal van MeganandLiz - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Music career== === Early videos === The duo have been posting song covers and original songs on YouTube since 2007. Their first EP, "All Of Our Boyfriends" was released on [[Amazon.com]] on December 9, 2009. As of June 2009 they have released studio recordings of their original songs, as well as covers, on [[iTunes]]. In 2009, Megan and Liz entered an Oxford Film Festival contest and won the chance to be the opening act for recording artist [[Savannah Outen]] on July 26 in West Chester, Ohio. === The beginning === In October 2009, the duo appeared on the [[The Oprah Winfrey Show|Oprah Winfrey Show]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nilesstar.com/2009/11/07/new-sensations-mace-sisters-appear-on-oprah-seek-record-deal/|title=New sensations: Mace sisters appear on Oprah, seek record deal|last=Johnson|first=Katie|date=7 November 2009|work=Niles Daily Star|accessdate=25 June 2010}}</ref> They were told they would be video chatting to a producer about an appearance but in actuality, they ended up video chatting with Oprah while interviewing [[Taylor Swift]]. The twins met Taylor Swift at one of her concerts in Chicago a short while later. In the summer of 2010 they met with [[The Summer Set]], a boy band from Scottsdale, Arizona. Their cover of "[[Teenage Dream (Katy Perry song)|Teenage Dream]]" by [[Katy Perry]] with Brian Dales and John Gomez of the band was put on YouTube on August 3.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLSyYhrgdOo "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry Covered by Megan and Liz featuring The Summer Set - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Megan & Liz met with the [[Plain White T's]] in early 2011 for a collaboration on their song [[Rhythm of Love (Plain White T's song)|Rhythm of Love]]. This cover was released on YouTube, with the studio version without the Plain White T’s being released on iTunes on January 27, 2011.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvZfBobWAhE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL "Rhythm of Love" by Plain White T's Covered by Megan and Liz - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2011, they had a cameo in [[Justin Bieber]]'s documentary movie, ''[[Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (film)|Never Say Never]]''. One of their videos appeared in a fan montage during the movie.<ref>"The Hot Seat: Indie. Megan and Liz." Boisvert, Alexandra. ''Musiqtone.'' http://www.musiqtone.com/interviews/indie/meganandliz_112111.php</ref> They also appeared on one tour as an opening act for the band [[Boyce Avenue]]. Fellow YouTube artist, Tiffany Alvord, also appeared on this tour. === Present === On April 22, 2011, the twins announced that they would perform at the Totally Tube concert in Westbury, New York on May 22, 2011.<ref>Megan & Liz' official Twitter account. http://twitter.com/meganandliz/status/61480054160502784</ref><ref>http://www.livenation.com/event/00004693A34A8D30?artistid=1543851&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1</ref> There, they joined the likes of [[Kurt Hugo Schneider|Kurt Schneider]], [[Tiffany Alvord]], Joseph Vincent, Kait Weston, and Jenna Rose, all of whom have gained popularity from [[YouTube]]. The duo released their first official music video on May 20, 2011 <ref>[http://www.facebook.com/MeganandLiz Megan & Liz | Facebook<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> of their original song "Happy Never After." Since then they have posted 5 original and official videos. Since moving to [[Nashville, Tennessee]] the duo has been added to [[David Malloy#Nashville Hootenanny and Teen Hoot|Nashville Hootenanny]]'s 'Teen Hoot' roster, where local artists perform for a crowd of teens at Westwood Studios. Megan and Liz have appeared in June 26, 2011 and August 20, 2011 performances and will continue to play both covers and original songs for further shows.<ref>Note: "Megan and Liz" under "Hoot Artists" section. http://nashvillehootenanny.com/</ref> In the August 20 show, they performed a duet with "Need Your Poison" co-writers Memphis High. Their second music video, "Rest of You", was released on June 17, 2011.<ref>Ferguson, Wes. "Megan & Liz Debut "Rest of You" Music Video." http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-06-17/celebuzz-exclusive-megan-liz-debut-rest-of-you-music-video-video/</ref> The video was shot in their hometown of Edwardsburg with several of their friends. Views of [[Lake Michigan]] can be seen in the video. The single was released two days prior to the music video's release on YouTube and [[Celebuzz]]. On July 13, 2011, Megan and Liz were featured in [[Lady Antebellum]]'s webisode series, where they briefly sang "Just a Kiss" by the popular country band, along with other YouTube artists.<ref>"Lady Antebellum - Webisode Wednesday - Episode 157". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-4SIh2ISRQ&feature=channel_video_title</ref> In the beginning of August 2011, Megan and Liz debuted their new single, "Here I Go", on [[Celebuzz|Celebuzz!]]. The song was co-written by the girls and Paula Winger.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-08-01/twin-singing-sensations-megan-liz-debut-here-i-go-video/|title= Twin Singing Sensations Megan & Liz Debut ‘Here I Go’ (VIDEO)|work=Wes Ferguson|publisher=[[Celebuzz|Celebuzz!]]|date=2011-08-02|accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref> In late August 2011, the twins released their original song, "Run Away", along with a corresponding music video. The girls co-wrote the song with [[Alexz Johnson]] and [[Jimmy Robbins]]. The video was shot at [[Warner Parks|Edwin Warner Park]] in Nashville.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-08-22/megan-liz-debut-beautiful-ballad-run-away-video/|title=Megan & Liz Debut Beautiful Ballad 'Run Away' (VIDEO)|work=Wes Ferguson|publisher=[[Celebuzz|Celebuzz!]]|date=2011-08-22|accessdate=2011-08-31}}</ref> Their original song, "World's Gunna End", was released on September 6, 2011. The accompanying music video was released on September 12. Megan and Liz co-wrote the song back in May 2011 with songwriter and music producer Chris Sernel.<ref>"First Look: Megan & Liz Debut 'World's Gunna End' (VIDEO). ''Celebuzz''. http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-12/first-look-megan-liz-debut-worlds-gunna-end-video/</ref> The girls, along with their video producer (who had appeared in the "Here I Go" music video), visited over thirty locations in Nashville to shoot the many alternating scenes in the video.<ref>Description box on the official "World's Gunna End" YouTube video page. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsujKFpEY70</ref> The girls released an acoustic version of the song as a free download on their Facebook fan page on October 3.<ref>Megan & Liz official Facebook page. "Megan & Liz Signup". Retrieved 10-03-2011. http://www.facebook.com/#!/MeganandLiz?sk=app_182362521838114</ref> On August 27, 2011, Megan & Liz announced that they would soon be going on tour with the band Action Item.<ref>Mace, Megan. Official Twitter. http://twitter.com/#!/officialMegann/status/107577666290450433</ref><ref>[http://tommy2.net/content/?tag=megan-and-liz Tommy2.net » Megan and Liz<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In June 2011, the girls announced that they had officially begun production on their debut album, to be released in the spring of 2012.<ref>"UpdatePalooza from Megan and Liz". Megan & Liz Official YouTube channel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Qgyy-QBrc&feature=channel_video_title</ref> In early September 2011, Megan revealed on her official Twitter account that they would be releasing a [[Christmas]] EP before the release of their debut album.<ref>http://twitter.com/#!/officialMegann/status/113045181862907905</ref> Their EP, ''A Twinning Christmas'', was released online (digitally on iTunes and Amazon MP3) on November 15, 2011.<ref name="youtube.com">"Megan and Liz Tour Update...and 'It's Christmas Time' preview!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kmL3TPhQQc. Retrieved 11-07-2011.</ref> Their first original Christmas song, "It's Christmas Time", was released on November 8. In mid-September 2011, Megan & Liz announced that they were heading to [[Los Angeles, California]] to shoot multiple music videos. One of them was for an original song, "Are You Happy Now?" (co-written with Paula Winger), which was directed by [[Shenae Grimes]] of ''[[90210 (TV series)|90210]]''. This song was also recorded for the [[Do Something]] organization against bullying.<ref>"Update Time." Megan & Liz Official YouTube account. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH9TSla8O8M</ref> The single was released on October 8, 2011. The music video premiered on [http://www.teen.com Teen.com] on October 17, 2011. The website had been promoting Megan & Liz the week prior, including releasing exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the video shoot with Grimes, premiering a video teaser, and hosting a giveaway of some of the props used in the video.<ref>Longman, Haley. "Exclusive Video: Teaser Clip for Megan and Liz Video, Are You Happy Now?". http://www.teen.com/megan-liz-are-you-happy-now-video-teaser/</ref><ref>Teen.com staff. "Enter to Win a CD Signed by Megan and Liz and Shenae Grimes." http://www.teen.com/saturday-swag-win-cd-signed-by-megan-and-liz-shenae-grimes-giveaway/</ref> Their original song, "Old School Love",<ref>Megan & Liz official Facebook account. http://www.facebook.com/MeganandLiz</ref> was released early on December 21, 2011, with the re-release slated for January 3, 2012. The filming of the video was completed on October 1, 2011.<ref>http://twitter.com/#!/officialMegann/status/120359647424159744</ref> It was written by Megan and Liz, along with Alexz Johnson and Jimmy Robbins.<ref>Mace, Megan. http://meganmckinleymace.tumblr.com/post/15796622415/hello-i-love-you-okay-so-now-who-the-hell-wrote</ref> The video was released on January 16, 2012.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo_XhsbwIVQ&list=UUXl-Kra9nImc8pBGWxETO0A&index=1&feature=plcp "Old School Love" Official Megan and Liz Video] Megan & Liz. Retrieved 01-16-2012.</ref> The duo performed an unreleased song, titled "Switch Hearts", at a show at [[Michigan State University]] in late October. A new unreleased song, "Just Friends", can be heard in the girls' tour [[vlog]] released in early December.<ref>"On Tour with Megan and Liz." ''Megan & Liz' Official YouTube account.'' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJxwir56Uso&feature=g-u</ref><ref>Mace, Megan. tumblr. http://meganmckinleymace.tumblr.com/post/13812445809/what-song-is-playing-in-the-background-of-your-on-tour</ref> In late December 2011, it was revealed that the duo would be collaborating with the all-boy band, [[Allstar Weekend]], on a song called "Telescope."<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150466939743811 Allstar Weekend's Photos]</ref> On December 2, 2011, the girls performed at the annual 107.5 The River's Acoustic Christmas 2011 concert in Nashville, alongside [[Demi Lovato]], [[Hot Chelle Rae]], [[Colbie Caillat]], [[Andy Grammer]], and [[Cobra Starship]].<ref>"Acoustic Christmas 11." '' 107.5 The River.'' http://www.1075theriver.com/pages/acousticchristmas/ac11_main.html</ref> On December 9, the girls were invited to perform at Z100 Jingle Ball 2011 Pre-Show in [[New York City]].<ref>[http://www.z100.com/cc-common/gallery/photos.html?album_id=304364 Jingle Ball 11 - Performance - Megan and Liz - Z100 - New York's Hit Music Station<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>Megan & Liz. "We're playing Z100 Jingle Ball in NYC!" ''Megan & Liz.'' http://meganandliz.com/were-playing-z100-jingle-ball-in-nyc/ Retrieved 12-11-11.</ref> In January 2012, the girls traveled to L.A. to film a music video for another original song, "A Girl's Life."<ref>Mace, Megan. "what music video were you guys filming?" tumblr. http://meganmckinleymace.tumblr.com/post/16269654854/what-music-video-were-you-guys-filming.</ref> The video was released a short while later on January 30, 2012.<ref>"A Girl's Life" Official Music Video by Megan & Liz." Megan & Liz. YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWfrYl8FTTU</ref> ==Personal life== Both of the girls attended [[Edwardsburg High School]] in Michigan, where they were both cheerleaders. After their relocation to Tennessee, they returned to Michigan to graduate with their class in June 2011. Liz is a vegetarian.<ref>Liz Mace's Formspring. http://www.formspring.me/LizMace/q/1964460365</ref> She can also play a little bit of piano and is currently attempting to learn the guitar in her spare time.<ref>Megan and Liz's Ustream. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/11788591</ref> The twins have met and collaborated with several other fellow YouTube artists, such as Memphis High, Emily Harder, Hayley Stayner, [[Boyce Avenue]], and Tiffany Alvord. They have also listed YouTube artist [[Christina Grimmie]] as one of their inspirations. Other inspirations of the Mace twins include [[Taylor Swift]], [[Beyonce]], [[Demi Lovato]], [[Katy Perry]] and [[Aly & AJ]]. Megan & Liz also have one pet, a cat named Addy. They teamed up with [[Friskies]] to raise $1,000 for the [http://www.dearbornanimals.org/ Friends for Dearborn Animal Shelter] during the 2010 holiday season. The donation was awarded when their holiday jingle video surpassed 100,000 views after 18 days.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAhRlTpzZog&feature=channel_video_title Friskies Holiday Jingle! - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> As of May 2011, the sisters have relocated to [[Nashville, Tennessee]] to pursue more music opportunities.<ref>Megan & Liz' official UStream video. 04/02/11. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/13734477</ref><ref>{{cite web | last =Whitehouse | first =Beth | title =Top young YouTube stars come to Westbury | work =Explore Li - Kids | publisher =Newsday | date =May 17, 2011 | url =http://long-island.newsday.com/kids/top-young-youtube-stars-come-to-westbury-1.2873203 | accessdate =August 4, 2011 }}</ref> They now release their singles through Collective Sounds.<ref>"Megan & Liz" at Last.fm. http://www.last.fm/music/Megan%2B%2526%2BLiz</ref> The duo also have a beauty channel on YouTube where they post videos that focus on hair, makeup, and style, as well as aspects of inner beauty.<ref>Megan and Liz Beauty Channel. YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/meganandlizBEAUTY</ref> In 2011, Megan & Liz attended the annual [[Teen Vogue]] Young Hollywood party held at [[Paramount Studios]] in Los Angeles, CA. ==Discography== Megan & Liz have released two EPs. Their first EP is available for online download through [[Amazon.com]] and iTunes. It contained all original songs. Their self-titled second EP was only available to purchase on tour in February 2011. This EP contained three covers, as well as two original songs. Their cover "Your Guardian Angel" on the EP was previously unreleased and has not been released online. {| border="4" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;" |- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;" !align="left"|EP Information |- |align="left"|'''''All of Our Boyfriends''''' <ref>[http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030GA5D8 Amazon.com: All Of Our Boyfriends: Megan & Liz: MP3 Downloads<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Released: December 9, 2009 <small>(U.S.)</small> * Label: Unsigned * Tracklisting: ** 1. Maybe, Possibly ** 2. Love War ** 3. Homerun ** 4. Indescribable ** 5. Fairytale Man * Note: ** Online download only. |- |align="left"|'''''Megan & Liz''''' <ref name="twitter1">http://twitter.com/officialLizz/status/38339579194900480</ref> * Released: February 17, 2011 <small>(U.S)</small> * Label: Unsigned * Tracklisting:<ref>http://twitter.com/officialLizz/status/38355652720078848</ref> ** 1. All We Have Again ** 2. Need Your Poison ** 3. Rhythm of Love ** 4. Grenade ** 5. Your Guardian Angel * Notes: ** Only available on the Boyce Avenue tour.<ref name="twitter1"/> ** Pending online release.<ref>http://twitter.com/officialLizz/status/38350434309509120</ref> |- |align="left"|'''''A Twinning Christmas''''' <ref name="youtube.com"/> * Released: November 15, 2011 <small>(U.S.)</small> * Label: Collective Sounds * Tracklisting: ** 1. I'll Be Home For Christmas ** 2. It's Christmas Time ** 3. Jingle Bell Rock ** 4. Winter Wonderland ** 5. Snowed In With You |} ===Singles=== {{Div col|2}} * July 2008: "6th Sense" * October 2010: "Need Your Poison" <small> (featuring Memphis High)</small> * November 2010: "All We Have Again" * January 2011: "Rhythm of Love" <small> ([[Plain White T's]] cover)</small> * February 2011: "Grenade" <small> ([[Bruno Mars]] cover)</small> * May 2011: "Just a Kiss" <small> ([[Lady Antebellum]] cover)</small> * May 2011: "Happy Never After" * May 2011: "Hummingbird Heartbeat" <small> ([[Katy Perry]] cover)</small> * June 2011: "California King Bed" <small> ([[Rihanna]] cover)</small> * June 2011: "Enchanted" <small> ([[Taylor Swift]] cover)</small> * June 2011: "Rest of You" * July 2011: "How to Love" <small> ([[Lil Wayne]] cover)</small> * July 2011: "Maybe, Possibly 2.0" * July 2011: "Best Thing I Never Had" <small> ([[Beyonce]] cover) </small> * July 2011: "Here I Go" * July 2011: "Skyscraper" <small> ([[Demi Lovato]] cover) </small> * August 2011: "Love You Like a Love Song" <small> ([[Selena Gomez & the Scene]] cover) </small> * August 2011: "Run Away" * August 2011: "Wannabe" <small> (with Tiffany Alvord) ([[Spice Girls]] cover) </small> * September 2011: "World's Gunna End" * September 2011: "Stereo Hearts" <small> ([[Gym Class Heroes]] cover) </small> * October 2011: "Are You Happy Now?" * November 2011: "It's Christmas Time" * December 2011: "Old School Love" * January 2012: "I Like It Like That" <small> ([[Hot Chelle Rae]] cover) </small> * January 2012: "A Girl's Life" * February 2012: "Domino" <small> ([[Jessie J]] cover) </small> {{Div col end}} ==Tour== In mid-January, the Mace twins announced they would be special guests along with Tiffany Alvord on tour with the band Boyce Avenue. They will be on tour from February 11 to February 27. On March 1 they announced that they will open for Boyce Avenue in two more shows at the end of the month. The dates are below:<ref>http://meganandlizfans.com/tour-dates</ref> {| class="wikitable" |- ! Date !! Location !! Venue |- |+ '''Boyce Avenue Tour''' |- | February 11, 2011 || Vancouver, BC || Venue |- | February 12, 2011 || Seattle, WA || Vera Project |- | February 15, 2011 || San Francisco, CA || Great American Music Hall |- | February 17, 2011 || Los Angeles, CA || The Roxy |- | February 19, 2011 || Phoenix, AZ || The Duce |- | February 21, 2011 || Dallas, TX || House of Blues |- | February 22, 2011 || Austin, TX || Emo's |- | February 23, 2011 || Houston, TX || House of Blues |- | February 27, 2011 || Orlando, FL || Plaza Theatre |- | March 27, 2011 || Chicago, IL || Bottom Lounge |- | March 28, 2011 || Ann Arbor, MI || The Blind Pig |} In late August, Megan & Liz announced that they will be opening for Action Item on their upcoming, "The Stronger The Love" tour, along with The After Party. They will appear in eight shows.<ref>Tour dates. http://www.actionitemband.com/</ref> {| class="wikitable" |- ! Date !! Location !! Venue |- |+ '''The Stronger The Love Tour''' |- | November 11, 2011 || St. Louis, MO || Cicero's |- | November 12, 2011 || Nashville, TN || Rocketown |- | November 13, 2011 || Atlanta, GA || Vinyl |- | November 15, 2011 || Pompano Beach, FL || Rocketown |- | November 16, 2011 || Orlando, FL || The Social |- | November 18, 2011 || Greensboro, NC || Greene St Club |- | November 19, 2011 || Vienna, VA || Jammin Java |- | November 20, 2011 || Sayreville, NJ || Starland Ballroom |} ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==External links== * [http://www.meganandliz.com/ Megan and Liz official website] * [http://www.last.fm/music/Megan+and+Liz Megan and Liz at Last.fm] * [http://www.youtube.com/meganandliz Megan and Liz YouTube band page] {{DEFAULTSORT:Megan And Liz}} [[Category:Musical groups from Michigan]] [[Category:Sibling musical duos]] [[Category:Musical groups established in 2007]] [[fr:Megan et Liz]]'