Tim Halperin

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Tim Halperin
Tim Halperin in 2012
Background information
Birth nameTimothy Halperin
Born (1987-05-27) May 27, 1987 (age 36)
OriginOmaha, Nebraska
GenresPop rock, alternative rock
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, arranger, musician
InstrumentsPiano, vocals
Years active2007–present
Labels24 Hour Distribution
WebsiteOfficial
Tim Halperin on Facebook

Tim Halperin (born May 27, 1987, in

Billboard Heatseekers Chart. The EP Under that Christmas Spell followed in 2012, and like all his albums since Rise and Fall was released on the 24 Hour Distribution label.[1] Halperin's second album Heart Tells Your Head was released in February 2014[2] and peaked at No. 21 on the Heatseekers chart.[3]

According to

Allmusic, Halperin's style is "a soulful blend of modern and classic pop, which has been favorably compared to everyone from Jason Mraz and The Fray to Ben Folds and Coldplay."[4]

Early life

Tim Halperin was born on May 27, 1987, in

worship team at his local church, and soon started playing with bands[6] and singing in choir at Westside High School in Omaha.[5] He has stated he didn't write his first serious song until his second year,[6] and has cited Coldplay, The Fray, OneRepublic, Ben Folds, and Elton John
as early musical influences.

Career

First releases

In 2007 he moved to Fort Worth, Texas, to begin attending Texas Christian University.[7] While studying business[5] he continued to pursue songwriting, performing at a school talent show his second year. Encouraged by the response, he began compiling the EP You Are the Moon, which was put on iTunes in the winter of 2007.[6] He released a second EP, Make or Break, in 2009.[7]

For the middle of 2008 he was an intern in human resources at the First National Bank of Omaha, while from May 2009 to January 2011 he was a Wyndham Account Rep at Range Online Media in Fort Worth.[8] In 2010, he graduated from the Neely School of Business in Fort Worth.[7]

After graduating in 2010, he debuted a music video for his single "She Runs,"

New York magazine, and featured in August episode of The Real World[7] and MTVU.[9]

Also in summer 2010, Tim volunteered to write a song for a TCU mentor and breast cancer survivor involved with

Belk, Inc. and General Mills.[5] The song went live on iTunes on October 1, 2010, with all proceeds donated to Komen.[9]

American Idol

While attending school and working on his debut album in the fall of 2010, Halperin was encouraged by a friend to audition for season 10 of

Julie Zorrilla. His live stage performance at the semi-finals was "Streetcorner Symphony" by Rob Thomas.[8] Hours after his elimination in March 2011[8] he offered "The Last Song" as a free download, though the track was already in rotation on various radio stations in Omaha.[12]

Association with Kidd Kraddick

In response to Halperin's elimination, radio personality

Kidd Kraddick in the Morning show.[5] According to Halperin, "I would not be where I am today without Kidd Kraddick. He went out on a limb for me after American Idol and never turned back. He believed in my music and in me, and as long as I am around, I will be giving credit to him and stopping at nothing to further the cause of his beloved foundation, Kidd's Kids."[14]

After Kraddick's death in 2013, Halperin recorded and released a version of

The Luckiest," one of Kraddick's favorite songs.[15] In August 2013 Halperin performed at the first-ever Concert for Kidd's Kids, where he met Ben Folds.[16]

Rise and Fall

Main article: Rise and Fall (Tim Halperin album)
"The Last Song"
Excerpt of Halperin's single "The Last Song"
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His debut full-length album, Rise and Fall, was released on September 27, 2011.[17] He had started work on the album over a year earlier, only to put the release date on hold to fulfill his Idol contract.[18] He spent much of 2010 working on the recordings with producer Jordan Critz (The Fray, Third Eye Blind and Lifehouse).[18] According to Halperin, "With this record, because it's my first full-length album, I wanted to make sure that it was the most me. That it had songs on it that I felt like best represented who I am, not only as a songwriter, but as a person."[17]

The album rose to No. 1 on the

Billboard Heatseekers Chart.[5][10] The CD underwent a second official release on December 6, 2011.[19] The first track on the album, "All You Got," was written for Kidd's Kids, with all proceeds going to the organization.[18]

His first single for Rise and Fall and one of the first tracks recorded for the album, "The Last Song," as of September 26, 2011, was in the top ten on the Singer-Songwriters Songs chart on iTunes.[17] For the music video of "The Last Song" fans donated a budget of $8,000.[20]

Under that Christmas Spell

Main article: Under that Christmas Spell

In November 2012 he released the EP Under that Christmas Spell,[21] which includes five arrangements of classic songs[22] and the eponymous single written by Halperin. The album's final cover, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," features Hayley Orrantia on vocals. According to Halperin, "Growing up, I worked on a Christmas tree farm for four years. Around Christmas, people in general are more happy and forgiving."[23]

According to a review, "Under That Christmas Spell is a six-song album that intermixes original tunes and classic covers. Halperin reinvented the hymn-like '

Mary Did You Know' by adding cello and redirecting the listener to the lyricism of the song. In his rendition of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,' Halperin's sincerity bleeds through as his voice dances over minimalist guitar lines and dainty xylophone."[23]

Recent years

"Heart Tells Your Head"
Excerpt of "Heart Tells Your Head"
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Halperin contributed vocals to the album Under Fire by

Nashville and Los Angeles.[21] He has opened for Lee Ann Womack, The Fray,[5] and Kelly Clarkson.[26]

In June 2012, OurStage hosted the first Band Against Bullying live concert event. The "Band Against Bullying" Competition to find an artist to add to the lineup was awarded to Halperin.[27] The concert was held on July 20, 2012, at the B.B. King Blues Club in Times Square, New York City.

Since Rise and Fall, his albums have been released on 24 Hour Distribution.[1] Heart Tells Your Head is the second full-length studio album by Halperin. Released on February 11, 2014,[28] it peaked at 21 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.[3]

Tim Halperin and Writer/Producer Billy Van formed indie project Boundary Run.

Personal life

Halperin is the youngest of three boys. Halperin became a Christian at a young age. He continues to be involved in church and Young Life ministries.

On April 1, 2014, Halperin proposed to his girlfriend, Kylie. They are now married and live outside of Nashville.

[12]

Discography

Albums

Albums by Tim Halperin
Year Album title Chart peaks[3] Release details
Heat
 — —
2011 Rise and Fall 14 — —
  • Released: September 27, 2011
  • Label: 24 Hour Distribution
  • Format: CD, digital
2014 Heart Tells Your Head 21 — —
  • Released: February 11, 2014
  • Label: 24 Hour Distribution
  • Format: CD, digital
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

EPs

EPs by Tim Halperin
Year Album title Release details
2008 You Are The Moon
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: self-released
  • Format: CD, digital
2009 Make Or Break
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: self-released
  • Format: CD, digital
2012 Under that Christmas Spell
  • Released: Nov 2011
  • Label: 24 Hour Distribution
  • Format: CD, digital
2015 Searching for the Same Thing
  • Released: Aug 2015
  • Label:
  • Format: Digital
2017 Forever Starts Today
  • Released: Sep 2017
  • Label: self-released
  • Format: digital

Singles

Selected songs by Tim Halperin
Year Title Charts Album Label
— —
2010 "We Fight Back" — — N/A Komen Foundation
"Let It Go" — — Hope Compilation Salvation City
2011 "The Last Song" — — Rise and Fall 24 Hour Distribution
"Under that Christmas Spell" — — Under that Christmas Spell
2014 "Heart Tells Your Head" — — Heart Tells Your Head

Music videos

  • 2010: "She Runs"
  • 2011: "The Last Song"[29]

Guest appearances

Selected songs featuring Tim Halperin
Year Single name Primary artist(s) Album Role
2012 (multiple tracks) Green River Ordinance Under Fire Vocals[24]
2014 "Chase" (ft. Tim Halperin) Tedashii Below Paradise Vocals

References

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  2. ^ "Heart Tells Your Head". iTunes. February 11, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "Tim Halperin: Chart". Billboard.
  4. ^
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  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i "About Tim Halperin". OurStage. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  6. ^
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  7. ^ a b c d McGrath, Jenny (February 3, 2011). "Meet American Idol Top 24 Contestant Tim Halperin". Wetpaint. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  8. ^ a b c d "Tim Halperin". LinkedIn. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  9. ^ a b c Hopper, Kathryn (September 13, 2010). "Frog for the Cure: Tim Halperin's song "We Fight Back" to help fight breast cancer". The TCU Magazine. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  10. ^ a b c "Tim Halperin". NoiseTrade. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  11. Star-Telegram
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  12. ^
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  13. ^ "Kidd Kraddick Thinks Idol Robbed Tim Halperin". TimHalperin.blogspot. April 9, 2011. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  14. ^ Halperin, Tim (August 7, 2013). "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning Blog". B97. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  15. ^ Marshall (August 29, 2013). "Tim Halperin Performs With Ben Folds To Honor The Legacy Of Kidd Kraddick". 24 Hour Distribution. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  16. ^ TCU Magazine (August 17, 2013). "Tim Halperin '10 and the Leaders". Comrades True. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  17. ^ a b c Coachman, Kirsten (September 26, 2011). "Music Review: Tim Halperin – Rise and Fall". BlogCritics. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  18. ^ a b c Pannacione, Maggie (September 23, 2011). "Tim Halperin, Ex-"American Idol" Contestant, Sentenced to "Prison"". Artist Direct. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  19. Allmusic
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  20. ^ Daw, Robbie (June 14, 2011). "Get a sneak peek at the new Idolator. Take Me There! 'Idol' Alum Tim Halperin Impresses With Budget "The Last Song" Video". Idolator. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  21. ^ a b "Tim Halperin: Info". SonicBids. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  22. Allmusic
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  23. ^ a b Ricciardi, Tiney (November 9, 2012). "Album review: Tim Halperin's holiday album will cast you Under That Christmas Spell". Pegasus News. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  24. ^
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  25. Allmusic
    . Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  26. ^ Jones, Preston (February 15, 2013). "Tim Halperin to open for Kelly Clarkson". DFW. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  27. ^ "Congratulations to Tim Halperin, Winner of the "Band Against Bullying" Competition!". ourstage.com. July 18, 2012.
  28. ^ Leggett, Steve. "Heart Tells Your Head".
    Allmusic
    . Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  29. ^ Sciarretto, Amy (June 14, 2011). "'The Last Song' Music Video". PopCrush. Retrieved October 4, 2013.

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