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{{short description|American pop-rock band}}
{{Distinguish|Hanson Brothers|Hanson (British band)|The Hanson Brothers (band)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name          = Hanson
| background    = group_or_band
| image         = Hanson 2013.jpg
| caption       = Hanson performing in 2013
| years_active = 1992–present
| origin       = [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], U.S.
| genre        = {{flatlist|
* [[Soft rock]]
* [[pop rock]]
* [[power pop]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/hanson-mn0000949780|title=Hanson |website=AllMusic |access-date=August 8, 2013}}</ref><ref>Hanson information on [https://www.facebook.com/hansonmusic/info Facebook]</ref>
}}
| label        = {{flatlist|
* [[Universal Music Group|MCA Music, Inc.]]
* [[604 Records|604]]
* [[Mercury Records|Mercury]]
* [[Island Records|Island]]
* [[Cooking Vinyl]]
* 3CG Records
}}
| current_members = 
* Isaac Hanson
* [[Taylor Hanson]]
* Zac Hanson
| website     = {{URL|http://www.hanson.net}}
}}

'''Hanson''' is an American [[pop rock]] band from [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], formed by brothers Isaac Hanson (guitar, vocals, bass, piano), [[Taylor Hanson]] (keyboards, vocals, percussion), and Zac Hanson (drums, vocals, piano). Supporting members include Dimitrius Collins (guitar, additional keyboard) and Andrew Perusi (bass), who have toured and performed live with the band since 2007.

Hanson is best known for the 1997 hit song "[[MMMBop]]" from their debut album released through [[Mercury Records|Mercury]]/[[Polygram Records]], entitled ''[[Middle of Nowhere (Hanson album)|Middle of Nowhere]]'', which earned three [[Grammy]] nominations. At the time of the music video, the boys were 16, 14, and 11 years old. The group's label Mercury Records was merged with its sister labels and the band were moved to [[Island Def Jam Music Group]]. After releasing one album with them, the band left the label. 

Hanson has sold over 16 million records worldwide and have had three top 20 albums in the United States. They have had three top 20 US Hot 100 singles and eight UK top 40 singles. The band now records under their own label 3CG Records.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Levine |first=Robert |date=October 31, 2005 |title=Rage Against the Record Label: The Hanson Brothers Make a Film |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/31/business/rage-against-the-record-label-the-hanson-brothers-make-a-film.html}}</ref>

==History==
===1992–1996: Early years===
In the early to mid-1990s, Isaac, [[Taylor Hanson|Taylor]], and Zac sang [[a cappella]] and recorded such classic songs as "[[Rockin' Robin (song)|Rockin' Robin]]", "[[Splish Splash (song)|Splish Splash]]", and "[[Johnny B. Goode]]", as well as their own material. Their first performance as a professional group took place in 1992 at the Mayfest Arts Festival in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa]].<ref name="official">{{cite book| last =Gollihare| first =Jarrod| author2 =Jill Matthews| title =Hanson: The Official Book| publisher =Billboard Books| year =1997| isbn =0-8230-8323-3| url-access =registration| url =https://archive.org/details/hansonofficialbo00goll}}</ref> They were known as the Hanson Brothers, before shortening the name to Hanson in 1993.<ref>{{LoC catalog record|n97100326|Hanson Brothers|long=yes}}</ref>

Hanson also appeared on [[Carman (singer)|Carman]]'s ''Yo! Kidz: The Vidz'', which cast Taylor as a young Biblical [[David]] facing [[Goliath]], Isaac as an event announcer, and Zac and other members of the family in the stands cheering on this "sporting event".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Carman-Yo-Kidz-Vidz/dp/B000A2R8XK|title=Amazon.com – Carman: Yo Kidz! The Vidz|access-date=May 5, 2011|website=Amazon.com}}</ref>

All three boys started their musical careers as pianists, but Isaac eventually started playing guitar and Zac started playing drums, while Taylor continued as the keyboard player. The band recorded two independent albums in their hometown of Tulsa, ''[[Boomerang (Hanson album)|Boomerang]]'' (recorded in autumn 1994, released in 1995) and ''[[MMMBop (album)|MMMBop]]'' (released in 1996). The latter featured the original version of the song "MMMBop", which later became the runaway single on their debut commercial record ''[[Middle of Nowhere (Hanson album)|Middle of Nowhere]]''. The band played in Austin during the [[South By Southwest]] music festival in [[Austin, Texas]], which led to them being signed by manager [[Christopher Sabec]].<ref name="official"/> He shopped them to several record companies, most of which dismissed the band as a novelty before [[Steve Greenberg (record producer)|Steve Greenberg]], an A&R representative for [[Mercury Records]], heard them play a set at the [[Wisconsin State Fair]]. After this performance, they were signed almost immediately by Mercury. They soon became a worldwide sensation with the release of their first major-label album, ''[[Middle of Nowhere (Hanson album)|Middle of Nowhere]]'', which was produced by Stephen Lironi and the [[Dust Brothers]].

===1997–2000: Commercial success===
[[File:Taylor in Madrid.jpg|upright|thumb|Taylor in concert in [[Madrid]], 2000]]
''[[Middle of Nowhere (Hanson album)|Middle of Nowhere]]'' was released in the US on May 6, 1997, selling 10 million copies worldwide. [[May 6]] was declared 'Hanson Day' in Tulsa by Oklahoma's then-governor [[Frank Keating]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.usaweekend.com/97_issues/970824/970824inside_hanson_mmmbop.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130105021544/http://www.usaweekend.com/97_issues/970824/970824inside_hanson_mmmbop.html|url-status=dead|title=&#124; USA WEEKEND|website=Usaweekend.com|archive-date=January 5, 2013|access-date=April 4, 2007}}</ref> Although 'Hanson Day' was originally intended to be a one-time occurrence, the band celebrates it each year with a party for fans in Tulsa.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HANSON Day 2023 |url=https://hanson.net/hday2023 |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=Hanson |language=en}}</ref> 

Hanson's popularity exploded during the summer of 1997, and [[Mercury Records]] released Hanson's first documentary ''Tulsa, Tokyo, and the Middle of Nowhere'' and their Christmas album ''[[Snowed In]]'' in the wake of their success. Hanson also launched ''MOE'' (which stood for Middle of Everywhere), a fan club magazine that ran for 12 issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itsincredible.com/band/cat?page=MOE+Magazine |title=MOE Magazine |website=Itsincredible.com |access-date=May 5, 2012}}</ref> After numerous unauthorized biographies of each of the brothers were published, Hanson turned to their close friend, Jarrod Gollihare of Admiral Twin, to write their authorized biography. ''Hanson: The Official Book'' reached number 9 on the New York Times Best Sellers List (nonfiction) on February 1, 1998.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/98/02/01/bsp/bestpapernonfiction.html |title=HANSON: THE OFFICIAL BOOK, by Jarrod Gollihare. (Billboard, $10.95.) A profusely illustrated account of the pop-rock trio : Best Sellers Plus |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=May 23, 2016}}</ref> The band was nominated for three [[Grammy Award]]s in [[40th Annual Grammy Awards|1998]]: [[Grammy Award for Record of the Year|Record of the Year]], [[Grammy Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist]], and [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal|Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/9801/06/grammys.list/index.html |title=List of Grammy Nominations |website=Cnn.com |access-date=May 5, 2012}}</ref> 

During the summer of 1998, Hanson began a highly successful concert tour, the [[Albertane Tour]]. They performed a string of shows throughout stadiums and arenas across North America and Europe, targeting young audiences with a playful and energetic style. A live album, titled ''[[Live From Albertane]]'', was released the following fall, as well as their second documentary ''[[The Road to Albertane]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://imdb.com/title/tt0201893/ |title=The Road to Albertane at the Internet Movie Database |website=Imdb.com |date=May 1, 2009 |access-date=May 5, 2012}}</ref>

In response to the demand for their earlier work, Hanson re-released ''[[MMMBop (album)|MMMBop]]'' as ''[[3 Car Garage]]'', minus four tracks, in May 1998. Three tracks from ''[[Boomerang (Hanson album)|Boomerang]]'' ("Boomerang", "More Than Anything", and "Rain (Falling Down)") and two of the remaining tracks from ''[[MMMBop (album)|MMMBop]]'' ("Incredible" and "Baby (You're So Fine)") were released on the first MOE CD sent to fan club members.

During the Albertane Tour, Hanson wrote and demoed what became the songs for their second major studio album, ''[[This Time Around (Hanson album)|This Time Around]]''. During this time period, Mercury Records, the band's label, had been merged with Island Def Jam. In May 2000, Hanson released their second album, ''[[This Time Around (Hanson album)|This Time Around]]'', but due to lack of promotional funding, sales were low and the label eventually pulled funding for their tour. The band toured the Americas through the summer and fall of 2000 on their own funds.<ref name="hanson.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.hanson.net/site/sections/107 |title=Strong Enough to Break DVD + CD Hanson |access-date=July 5, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110905083114/http://www.hanson.net/site/sections/107 |archive-date=September 5, 2011 }}</ref>

===2001–2005: Independent career===
After a three-year struggle, the brothers left [[The Island Def Jam Music Group|Island Def Jam Records]] to seek more creative freedom. Label executives had refused over 80 songs from the band, believing new material lacked marketability.<ref name="hanson.net"/> The documentary film ''[[Strong Enough to Break]]'' follows these events.

Hanson now records for their own [[Independent record label|independent label]], 3CG Records.<ref name=access>{{cite video| people = Paulina Williams (director)| url = http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/78349/episode_about.jhtml| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040426015046/http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/78349/episode_about.jhtml| url-status = dead| archive-date = April 26, 2004| title = VH1 All Access: Spotlight – Hanson| medium = TV-series| publisher = Viacom|date= 2004}}</ref> The label has distribution deals through [[Alternative Distribution Alliance]] in the United States, [[Cooking Vinyl]] in Europe, [[Sony Music]] in Asia and with various other distributors throughout the world.<ref name=hnet>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hanson.net/Band/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070129081029/http://www.hanson.net/Band/|url-status=dead|title=Hanson.net band information|archive-date=January 29, 2007}}</ref> During the dispute with their former label, Hanson signed with the management company, 10th Street Entertainment, which also manages artists such as [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.10thst.com/ |title=Tenth Street Entertainment |website=10thst.com |access-date=May 5, 2012}}</ref>

The band's Underneath Acoustic tour took place during the Summer and Fall of 2003 across the US, with one show in Canada and one in the UK. Music included acoustic versions of songs from the then-forthcoming release, ''[[Underneath (Hanson album)|Underneath]]''. The tour ended November 5, 2003 with a performance at [[Carnegie Hall]].<ref>{{cite journal |url= https://people.com/celebrity/isaac-hanson-weds-longtime-girlfriend/|title=Isaac Hanson Weds Longtime Girlfriend
 |date=October 2, 2006 |journal=[[People (magazine)|People]] |access-date=March 1, 2020}}</ref>

Released on April 20, 2004, ''Underneath'' sold 37,500 copies in the first week of release in the US alone. The album debuted at No.&nbsp;1 on the ''Billboard'' Top Independent Albums chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/56820/hanson-hopes-to-educate-with-new-dvd |title=Hanson Hopes To Educate With New DVD |website=Billboard.com |date=October 27, 2006 |access-date=November 27, 2010}}</ref> and No.&nbsp;25 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] album chart,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/1438906/winans-prince-cant-stop-usher |title=Winans, Prince Can't Stop Usher's No.&nbsp;1 Run |website=Billboard.com |date=April 28, 2004 |access-date=March 1, 2020}}</ref> making ''Underneath'' one of the most successful self-released albums of all time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.superiorpics.com/isaac_hanson/ |title=The Isaac Hanson Picture Pages |website=Superiorpics.com }}</ref> Hanson's The Underneath Tour took them across the globe for nearly a full year (July - December 2004; March - June 2005).

In autumn 2005, Hanson toured in the US and Canada to support ''[[The Best of Hanson: Live & Electric]]''. They also visited colleges to showcase ''[[Strong Enough to Break]]'', the documentary chronicling difficulties with and departure from Island Def Jam. During college visits, the band held question-and-answer sessions about independent artists' role in the music industry.<ref name=nique>{{cite news| last = Lipko| first = Hillary| title = Think radio sucks? You're not alone.| newspaper = Technique| date = March 11, 2005| url = http://dev.nique.gatech.edu/issues/2005-03-11/entertainment/1| access-date = December 17, 2009| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080830031021/http://dev.nique.gatech.edu/issues/2005-03-11/entertainment/1| archive-date = August 30, 2008}}</ref>

===2006–2008: ''The Walk'' and tenth anniversary===
[[File:Hansonmadison.JPG|alt=Hanson and fans|thumb|Hanson leading fans as part of their "Take the Walk" initiative in 2008.]]On January 15, 2007, Hanson released on iTunes the first episode of their documentary podcast "Taking the Walk", detailing production of the studio album. The first episode of the band's documentary ''[[Strong Enough to Break]]'' was also released on iTunes. The program is edited into 13 episodes for release as a podcast.<ref name="walk">{{cite web |url=http://users.hanson.net/webguru/ttwrelease.html |title=Hanson launch video Podcast "Taking The Walk" with the free episodic release of acclaimed documentary film "Strong Enough To Break" |website=Hanson.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324200005/http://users.hanson.net/webguru/ttwrelease.html |archive-date=March 24, 2012 }}</ref>

In March 2007, Hanson began a "preview tour" to promote ''The Walk'' and give fans a taste of recent work. Over six days, Hanson performed at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, Toad's Place in New Haven, Connecticut, The Crocodile Rock in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and The Supper Club in New York City. On March 30, Taylor and Zac appeared in [[Dallas|Dallas, TX]] to screen their documentary at the [[AFI Fest|AFI Film Festival]]. Afterward, the brothers held a Q&A session along with director [[Ashley Greyson]]. Hanson performed in the UK during April 2007, playing songs from ''The Walk''. They also promoted the release of the single "[[Go (Hanson song)|Go]]" and the UK release of the album.

''[[The Walk (Hanson album)|The Walk]]'', Hanson's second studio album with 3CG Records, was released in the US, Mexico and Canada on July 24. It was released in Japan on February 21 and in the UK on April 30.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=http://www.chartattack.com/news/42769/hanson-take-a-walk-with-upcoming-album | title=Hanson Take A Walk With Upcoming Album | magazine=[[Chart (magazine)|Chart]] | access-date=April 27, 2009 | date=January 16, 2007 | first=Jason | last=MacNeil | url-status=usurped | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606183513/http://www.chartattack.com/news/42769/hanson-take-a-walk-with-upcoming-album | archive-date=June 6, 2011}}</ref> As part of this album's tour and promo, the band hosted "Take the Walk" events where fans were encouraged to walk one mile to raise money and awareness of AIDS/HIV in Africa. The band partnered with [[Toms Shoes|Tom's Shoes]] to give shoes to children in Africa.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Take The Walk|url=https://hanson.net/TakeTheWalk|access-date=2021-06-03|website=Hanson|language=en}}</ref>

In support of The Walk album, the band toured extensively throughout 2007-2008, predominantly in the US, with some shows in Canada, the UK, and Ireland. The tours were called The Walk Tour, and The Walk Around the World Tour.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hanson Tour History|url=https://www.hansonstage.com/tour/tourhistory.php|access-date=2023-05-06|website=Hansonstage|language=en}}</ref>

On May 6, 2007, the 10th anniversary of Hanson Day, the band re-recorded their first major label album, ''[[Middle of Nowhere (Hanson album)|Middle Of Nowhere]]'', at The Blank Slate bar in their hometown of [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]]. The band invited fan club members to attend, causing hundreds to fly to Oklahoma for the acoustic event. The record ''[[Middle of Nowhere Acoustic]]'' was released at the end of that year, exclusively on Hanson.net. The record included all but three songs of those originally in ''[[Middle of Nowhere (Hanson album)|Middle of Nowhere]]'' ("Speechless", "Thinking of You" and "With You in Your Dreams") and featured the song ''Yearbook'', never performed live before.

===2009–2012: ''Shout It Out''===
In June 2009, Hanson completed the album ''[[Shout It Out (Hanson album)|Shout It Out]]'' and planned to release it on June 8, 2010. The band also announced that they would be co-headlining a tour with [[Hellogoodbye]]. The tour, called Use Your Sole, started in Hanson's hometown of [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], on September 30, 2009 and finished November 11, 2009 in [[Anaheim, California]].
[[File:Zachary Walker Hanson (7991662365).jpg|left|thumb|Zac Hanson playing in Sydney, Australia during the Shout It Out tour.]]
Hanson also released a five-song EP titled ''[[Stand Up, Stand Up (Hanson EP)|Stand Up, Stand Up]]'' that was available at shows and on the band's official website. The tracks are acoustic versions of four new Hanson songs, plus the album version of "World's on Fire" which was originally going to be on their album ''Shout It Out'' but was ultimately left off the album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.livedaily.com/news/19695.html |title=Hanson teams up with HelloGoodbye for fall outing >> Tour dates at LIVE DAILY |website=Livedaily.com |date=July 21, 2009 |access-date=November 14, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100207212235/http://www.livedaily.com/news/19695.html |archive-date=February 7, 2010 }}</ref> It was released worldwide on iTunes on December 8, 2009.

In December 2009, Hanson announced they would play five consecutive concerts at New York's [[Gramercy Theater]]. Each concert featured one of the band's four previous albums in its entirety, and the premiere of their upcoming Spring 2010 release. Dubbed 'Five of Five', the engagement began with a performance of Hanson's major label debut, ''[[Middle of Nowhere (Hanson album)|Middle of Nowhere]]'', on April 26, 2010 and then moved onto 2000's ''This Time Around'' on April 27, 2004's ''Underneath'' followed on April 28 with 2007's ''The Walk'' on April 29. On April 30, the band unveiled their new album, ''Shout It Out''. The concert series was also streamed live on band's official website, Hanson.net, and included an exclusive "Backstage Pass" stream for fan club members. On March 6, 2010, Hanson shot dance and other sequences for their upcoming music video of their new single, "[[Thinking 'Bout Somethin']]", at Greenwood Avenue in [[Tulsa]]. Hanson recruited professional dancers for the shoot and also invited fans and local residents to take part in the video, which is an homage to the [[Blues Brothers (film)|Blues Brothers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/04/19/hansons-thinking-bout-somethin-video/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100422130854/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/04/19/hansons-thinking-bout-somethin-video |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 22, 2010 |title=5 Reasons We Love Hanson's 'Thinking 'Bout Somethin" Video » MTV Buzzworthy Blog |website=Buzzworthy.mtv.com |date=April 19, 2010 |access-date=November 14, 2010}}</ref> The video was directed by Todd Edwards, co-founder of Blue Yonder Films.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newson6.com/global/story.asp?s=12095612 |title=Hundreds Shake Their Tail Feathers On Tulsa Hanson Video |website=Newson6.com |access-date=May 5, 2012 |archive-date=February 20, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220151046/http://www.newson6.com/global/story.asp?s=12095612 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20100306_298_0_Portio819557 |title=Hanson music video shot in Greenwood |website=Tulsaworld.com |access-date=May 5, 2012}}</ref> It was released for public viewing on their [[MySpace]] channel on April 15, 2010. [["Weird Al" Yankovic]] has a cameo appearance as the tambourine player.

On June 8, 2010, Hanson's fifth studio record was released. ''[[Shout It Out (Hanson album)|Shout It Out]]'' debuted at number 30 on the ''Billboard'' 200, number 2 on the Indie chart, and No.&nbsp;16 on the digital chart. On June 15, 2010, the band's free concert at the [[South Street Seaport]] in New York City rather incongruously ended in a riot after an estimated 20,000 fans showed up at a venue which could only accommodate half that many people. The rapper [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]] was also on the bill.<ref>{{cite web |author=HNet Administrator |url=http://www.hanson.net/site/postings/7415?section_id=17 |title=Amidst Riot News, New Albums from Drake and Hanson Rock On |website=Hanson.net |date=June 22, 2010 |access-date=November 14, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110623072114/http://www.hanson.net/site/postings/7415?section_id=17 |archive-date=June 23, 2011}}</ref> Hanson offered a "platinum package" of their ''Shout it Out'' record which included artwork hand-painted by band member Zac Hanson. In October 2010, Hanson released "The 113 Painting Book" which includes the paintings created for these packages. To promote their new album, ''[[Shout It Out (Hanson album)|Shout It Out]]'', Hanson toured from July 2010 through November 2010. The tour kicked off in [[Buffalo, New York]] on July 21, with the final show in [[Toronto]], on November 23. Throughout the tour, the band broadcast live streams from their website. The footage included introducing the local musician winners of their opening band contest, a few full length concerts, and walks with fans to fight AIDS and poverty in Africa for their Take the Walk Campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takethewalk.net |title=Take The Walk |website=Takethewalk.net |access-date=February 4, 2011}}</ref> One of the most notable concerts included two days in November at Walt Disney World Resort's Food and Wine Festival for the Eat to the Beat concert series.

The band released a second single from ''Shout It Out'' in 2011. "Give a Little" reached Top 40 on the US Hot AC charts, making it the first top 40 hit for the band since their 2000 single "If Only". The band resumed their touring activity in September 2011. The US Musical Ride Tour lasted from September 4 to November 1. Starting on November 6 in [[São Paulo]], Brazil, they proceeded to tour Latin America and Europe in order to promote their ''Shout It Out'' album internationally. In early 2012, they toured Canada with [[Carly Rae Jepsen]]. Later in 2012, they took the Shout It Out world Tour to Philippines and Australia as well.

[[File:Hanson Melbourne Zoo.jpg|thumb|Hanson performing in Australia at the [[Melbourne Zoo]] Twilight Concert in March 2019]]

===2013–2020: ''Anthem'', ''Finally It's Christmas'' and ''String Theory''===
Their sixth album ''[[Anthem (Hanson album)|Anthem]]'' was released on June 18, 2013. The album charted at number 22 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, making it their eighth album to reach the top 40 of the ''Billboard'' 200; the album also peaked at number 5 on the US Independent Albums chart. The first single is titled "[[Get the Girl Back]]", which was released on April 9, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hanson.net/site/postings/9300 |title=HANSON Announce NEW Single, Album, Tour and Video! Hanson |access-date=April 1, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404004031/http://www.hanson.net/site/postings/9300 |archive-date=April 4, 2013 }}</ref> The single charted at number 39 on the ''Billboard'' Adult Pop Songs.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}

On October 23, 2013, Hanson served as guest judges on the popular show ''[[Cupcake Wars]]''. Four cupcake bakers fought to the finish for the chance at having their cupcakes at a concert and an after party with the band, and a $10,000 prize.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.foodnetwork.com/cupcake-wars/hanson/index.html |title=Hanson : Cupcake Wars |website=Foodnetwork.com |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225094139/http://www.foodnetwork.com/cupcake-wars/hanson/index.html |archive-date=December 25, 2013}}</ref>

On March 16, 2017, Hanson announced their 25th anniversary tour called "[[Middle of Everywhere: 25th Anniversary Tour]]" to celebrate the band's first signed album release.

Hanson released their second Christmas album, ''[[Finally It's Christmas]]'', on October 27, 2017. They also performed a ''Finally It's Christmas'' special, which can be found on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4iChvhHa0o | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/y4iChvhHa0o| archive-date=2021-12-11 | url-status=live|title=Hanson : Finally Its Christmas | date=December 15, 2016|via=YouTube |access-date=December 17, 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In 2018, they performed backing vocals on the title song for [[Mike Love]]'s solo album ''[[Reason for the Season]]''.{{citation needed|date=January 2019}}

In July 2018, Hanson announced a symphonic tour and accompanying album, titled ''[[String Theory (Hanson album)|String Theory]],'' inspired by their bucket list desire to play with a symphony orchestra at iconic venues such as the [[Sydney Opera House]] and the [[Greek Theatre (Los Angeles)|Greek Theatre]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-17|title=Interview and video: Hanson's Taylor Hanson talks Tulsa's Hop Jam, hometown 'String Theory' concert, brother band Joshua & the Holy Rollers and more|url=https://oklahoman.com/article/5631646/interview-and-video-hansons-taylor-hanson-talks-tulsas-hop-jam-hometown-string-theory-concert-brother-band-joshua-the-holy-rollers-and-more/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Oklahoman.com|language=en-US}}</ref> The tour began in August 2018 and saw them touring the world performing with the backing of local symphony orchestras.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HANSON BRING STRING THEORY WORLD TOUR TO EUROPE & AUSTRALIA, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2019|url=https://hanson.net/news/hanson-bring-string-theory-world-tour-to-europe-and-australia-february-and-march-2019|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Hanson|language=en}}</ref> The album was released on November 9, 2018 with the symphonic composition recorded in Prague, led by [[Academy Awards|Academy award]] winning arranger [[David Campbell (composer)|David Campbell]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/hanson-announce-new-album-string-theory-tour-dates/|title=Hanson Announce New Album 'String Theory' & Tour Dates: Details|magazine=Billboard|last=Thompson|first=Rita|date=July 23, 2018|access-date=August 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=HANSON LAUNCH STRING THEORY|url=https://hanson.net/news/hanson-launch-string-theory|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Hanson|language=en}}</ref> Hanson performed their highlight shows at the [[Sydney Opera House]] in Australia over the two nights of March 4th and 5th 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-24|title=Hanson are bringing their landmark symphony tour to Australia|url=https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/hanson-are-are-bringing-their-landmark-symphony-tour-to-australia/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Tone Deaf|language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-05|title=HANSON Add Second & Final Sydney Opera House Show|url=https://rockclub40.com/hanson-add-second-final-sydney-opera-house-show/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Rock Club 40|language=en-US}}</ref> Their parents, Walker and Diana, flew to Australia to see their sons perform in the hallowed space.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-08|title=Hanson takes String Theory to Australia (and Blows the Roof off The Sydney Opera House) Part 1|url=http://www.mmmboptastic.com/site/2019/03/08/hanson-takes-string-theory-to-australia-and-blows-the-roof-off-the-sydney-opera-house-part-1/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Mmmboptastic.com|language=en-GB}}</ref> Whilst in Australia, the band played some side gigs at The Melbourne Zoo without the orchestra backing.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-01|title=Live Review: Hanson + The Million - Melbourne Zoo (01.03.2019)|url=https://www.theaureview.com/music/live-review-hanson-the-million-melbourne-zoo-01-03-2019/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=The AU Review|language=en-AU}}</ref>

On September 13, 2019, Hanson announced their [https://hanson.net/news/wintry-mix-tour Wintry Mix] tour in North America, featuring Paul McDonald and [https://www.joshuaandtheholyrollers.com/ Joshua and the Holy Rollers], led by the youngest Hanson brother, Mac Hanson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hanson.net/news/wintry-mix-tour|title=Wintry Mix Tour |website=hanson.net|language=en|access-date=October 22, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Brooks|first=Dave|date=September 13, 2019|title=O TannenbauMMMBop: Hanson Announces Wintry Mix Tour of Holiday Classics|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/live/8529911/hanson-wintry-mix-tour-holiday-classics|access-date=September 25, 2020|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>

During the Wintry Mix tour, Zac was injured in a motorcycle accident on October 2, 2019. Despite the incident, the tour continued, with Zac on percussions and former [[Haim (band)|HAIM]] drummer Dash Hutton filling in for him.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/zac-hanson-injured-motorcycle-crash-tulsa/|title=Zac Hanson Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Tulsa|magazine=Billboard|date=October 5, 2019|access-date=October 25, 2019}}</ref>

The band held a series of in-person concerts with accompanying livestreams in Tulsa from October 2020 to January 2021.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |date=September 8, 2020 |title=Hanson Announces Monthly Livestream Concert Series |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/hanson-monthly-livestream-concert-series-9446033/ |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=April 24, 2021}}</ref> At each show, 180 in-person tickets were available, making up 10% of the usual capacity of the venue. The theme in October was Live & Electric Revisited", in November it was ''Perennial Live'', in December ''The Christmas Ball'', and in January ''Listener's Choice''. Some fans took issue with the band holding these concerts during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name=":0" /> During the series, the band also released ''Perennial'', a compilation album with a selection of 20 songs previously only released to fan club members, plus the new song "Nothing Like a Love Song".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hanson.net/news/hanson-streaming-concert-series-nov-5-7-on-sale-today|title=Perennial Album and Concert Series |website=hanson.net|language=en|access-date=May 6, 2023}}</ref>

===2021: ''Against the World''===
The seven-track album, ''Against the World'' was released officially in November 2021 after the band released a song a month with a corresponding video over the course of seven months in 2021.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Michael |title=HANSON Releases New 'Against the World' Album |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/HANSON-Releases-New-Against-the-World-Album-20211105 |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=HANSON RELEASE NEW ALBUM, AGAINST THE WORLD |url=https://hanson.net/news/3988-hanson-release-new-album-against-the-world |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Hanson |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hanson Drops Music Video for Upcoming Album's Inspiring Title Track 'Against the World': Listen |url=https://people.com/music/hanson-against-the-world-music-video-song-release-exclusive/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref> The album was recorded at [[FAME Studios|FAME studios]] in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.<ref name=":3" /> The album's theme is about facing adversity in its many forms, and seeking a way forward.<ref name=":4" />

===2022: ''Red Green Blue (RGB)''===
[[File:Hanson 2022 Toronto RGB Tour.jpg|thumb|Hanson performing on the RGB tour, August 3, 2022. The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Canada.]]
The album ''RGB (Red Green Blue)'' was released in 2022. ''Red Green Blue'' is a blend of a 5-song mini album crafted by each individual brother: ''RED'' for Taylor, ''GREEN'' for Isaac and ''BLUE'' for Zac.<ref name=":5" /> Each brother produced their third of the album individually with the help of award-winning producers [[Jim Scott (producer)|Jim Scott]] and [[David Garza (musician)|David Garza]], with two of the three band members, Zac and Taylor, writing all their songs, whereas Isaac wrote a couple of songs, covered a song of their younger brother Mac's band, and co-wrote the remaining songs.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=GRAMMY.com |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/hanson-red-green-blue-album-interview-taylor-zac-isaac-solo-projects-tour |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Grammy.com}}</ref>

Each portion is unique to the individual brother, but doesn't stick to one genre.<ref name=":1" /> Taylor Hanson's ''Red'' portion tends to lean more toward a rootsy Americana sound.<ref name=":5" /> For Isaac's ''Green'' portion, there's more of an intimate and vintage sound. Zac's ''Blue'' has a more contemporary sound, mixing in pop, rock and alt-country.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=DeWald |first=Mike |date=2022 |title=Hanson breaks apart, comes together on 'Red Green Blue' |url=https://riffmagazine.com/album-reviews/hanson-red-green-blue/}}</ref> The three released singles from the album. Taylor's "Child At Heart" depicts a series of inflicted wounds and tragedies as a metaphor for the pain of life and love. It sees Taylor getting punched and a glass of water thrown on him in the video clip.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Michael |title=VIDEO: Hanson Releases 'Child At Heart' Music Video |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/VIDEO-Hanson-Releases-Child-At-Heart-Music-Video-20220211 |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}</ref> Isaac's "Write You A Song" was written for his daughter, Odette who requested he write a song for her.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Goldstein 3/14/2022 |first=Tiffany |title=CMT Premiere: The Band HANSON Proves That The Ultimate Daddy-Daughter Date Does Exist In The "Write You A Song" Music Video |url=http://www.cmt.com/news/1842343/hanson-premiere/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314155333/http://www.cmt.com/news/1842343/hanson-premiere/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 14, 2022 |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=CMT News}}</ref> She features in the clip that was premiered on [[CMT (American TV channel)|CMT]].<ref name=":2" /> Zac's song "Don't Let Me Down" features [[Frankie Muniz]] and a cast of others in the beefcake fun video.<ref>{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://amnplify.com.au/hanson-release-dont-let-me-down-single-music-video-starring-frankie-muniz/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=amnplify.com.au|date=April 18, 2022 }}</ref>

Hanson set out on a world tour from June to November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HANSON ANNOUNCE 2022 RED GREEN BLUE WORLD TOUR AND NEW ALBUM |url=https://hanson.net/news/3991-hanson-announce-2022-red-green-blue-world-tour-and-new-album |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Hanson |language=en}}</ref>

The brothers were featured in the July 18, 2022, issue of ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' discussing their career thus far, family commitments, and being on the road.<ref name=":6" /> The article also showcased photos of their individual family members.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=Hanson Is All Grown Up — and Dads of 15! Inside Their 'Awesome Journey' in the 25 Years Since 'MMMBop' |url=https://people.com/music/hanson-all-grown-up-dads-of-15-inside-their-awesome-journey-in-25-years-since-mmmbop/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>

On May 26, 2023, English band [[Busted (band)|Busted]] released a cover version of "MMMBop" in collaboration with Hanson, titled "MMMBop 2.0".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/mmmbop-2-0/1687458065?i=1687458069|title=Busted & Hanson - MMMBop 2.0|website=Apple Music|date=26 May 2023|access-date=27 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://virginradio.co.uk/music/107898/busted-hanson-new-version-mmmbop|title=Busted and Hanson team up for new version of 90s classic MMMBop|website=Virgin Radio|date=23 May 2023|access-date=27 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://retropopmagazine.com/busted-team-up-with-hanson-on-new-version-of-90s-classic-mmmbop/|title=Busted team up with Hanson on new version of '90s classic MMMBop|website=Retro Pop Magazine|date=26 May 2023|access-date=27 May 2023}}</ref>

==Other projects and appearances==
Hanson pioneered many things in the early days of the internet. In 1997, they were one of the first major-label bands to have a website and an email address promoted in the sleeve of their album, [[Middle of Nowhere (album)|Middle of Nowhere]]. By 1999 they had their own virtual world, Hanson World, and launched Hanson.net, a paid-membership fan portal that gave users exclusive content. The band started live-streaming and uploading videos to their website around this time, before YouTube existed. A phone hotline also existed to give fans a record message from the band with their latest news.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NEW HOTLINE MESSAGE!!! |url=https://hanson.net/news/new-hotline-message |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=Hanson |language=en}}</ref>

Hanson occasionally host a songwriting retreat known as Fools' Banquet (sporadically between 2004 and 2015), where they invite musician friends to spend a week collaborating on writing and recording new songs. In the early years, most of the songs that came from Fools' Banquet collaborations featured on Hanson's fan club only albums. Artists that have attended over the years include [[Andrew W.K.]], [[Ben Kweller]], [[Imani Coppola]], [[Sandra McCracken]], [["Weird Al" Yankovic]], [[Adam Green (musician)|Adam Green]] and [[Pedro Yanowitz]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2009|url=https://www.foolsbanquet.com/2009|access-date=2021-06-04|website=Fool's Banquet|language=en|archive-date=June 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604192903/https://www.foolsbanquet.com/2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Fools For The Week|url=https://hanson.net/blog/fools-for-the-week|access-date=2021-06-04|website=Hanson|language=en}}</ref> Some songs that have been born and released as a result of Fools' Banquet collaborations have been: We are All Women released by [[Andrew W.K.]] and Battle Cry released by both Hanson and [[Everybody Else]].

Back to the Island (BTTI) is a week-long destination concert event for fans, held annually at a resort in Jamaica. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in exclusive events with each member of the band, obtain exclusive merchandise, plus see the band give live performances.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hanson: Back to the Island|url=https://www.islandgigs.com/event/hanson-back-to-the-island/|access-date=2021-06-04|website=Island Gigs|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Back To The Island 2017|url=https://hanson.net/btti2017|access-date=2021-06-04|website=Hanson|language=en}}</ref>

In early 2009 [[Taylor Hanson]] launched a separate project including members of [[Smashing Pumpkins]], [[Fountains of Wayne]] and [[Cheap Trick]] called [[Tinted Windows (band)|Tinted Windows]], a [[power pop]] quartet whose debut album quickly earned critical praise and repeat airplay on leading syndicated FM radio programs.

Hanson was the musical guest at the Tulsa stop of [[The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour]] starring [[Conan O'Brien]] on May 15, 2010. Conan accompanied the band in playing a cover of the song "[[Never Been to Spain]]" by American rock legends [[Three Dog Night]].
In June 2010, Hanson performed with former ''[[American Idol]]'' contestant [[Siobhan Magnus]].

As an [[April Fools' Day]] joke in 2011, Hanson covered the song "[[Wait and Bleed]]" by the [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]], and the website [[Shockhound]] claimed that Hanson would record an entire album of Slipknot covers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1661142/april-fools-day-hanson-slipknot/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414015550/http://www.mtv.com/news/1661142/april-fools-day-hanson-slipknot/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 14, 2015 |title=Hanson Cover Slipknot And More Musical April Fools' Pranks – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=April 1, 2011 |access-date=March 26, 2012}}</ref>

On April 25, 2011, Hanson sang their hit "MMMBop" on the American version of ''[[Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''. The band also makes a cameo in [[Katy Perry]]'s music video for her song "[[Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)]]". {{citation needed|date=May 2023}}

In 2012, Hanson were mentioned in an episode of ''[[The Mentalist]]'' titled Ruby Slippers, as [[Grace Van Pelt]] admits her room was full of their posters when she was a teenager.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pingitore |first=Silvia |date=2022-05-19 |title=From the 1997 world hit MMMBop to 30 years in music: interview with Hanson |url=https://the-shortlisted.co.uk/hanson-mmmbop-interview/ |access-date=2023-06-20 |website= |language=en-GB}}</ref>

In May 2013, they launched their own beer: Mmmhops.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Coulehan |first=Erin |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hanson-launches-mmmhops-beer-20130528 |title=Hanson Launches 'Mmmhops' Beer |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=May 28, 2013 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |archive-date=April 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160430101316/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hanson-launches-mmmhops-beer-20130528 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Hanson brothers partnered with craft beer company Mustang Brewing to create the drink as their way of raising a toast to their 21st anniversary. Hanson shared the first taste of the beer with those attending the premiere of ''[[The Hangover Part III]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hanson launches beer brand: Mmmhops|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/05/28/hanson-beer-album-tour/2367315/ | newspaper=[[USA Today]] | first1=Steve|last1=Jones|date=May 28, 2013}}</ref>

Hanson appeared as dining room guests in the 15th episode of ''[[Hell's Kitchen (American TV series)|Hell's Kitchen]]'' [[Hell's Kitchen (American TV series) season 13|season 13]].

In 2015, Hanson appeared on [[Blues Traveler]]'s album ''[[Blow Up the Moon]]'', co-writing the song "Top of the World". In June 2015, they appeared on [[Owl City]]'s fifth studio album, ''[[Mobile Orchestra]]'', in the song "Unbelievable" as his third single for the album.

In July 2016, the group performed on ABC's ''[[Greatest Hits (TV series)|Greatest Hits]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abc.go.com/shows/greatest-hits/|title=Watch Greatest Hits TV Show - ABC.com|website=ABC}}</ref>

In 2016, the band performed the song "Him or Me", a cover of the song by [[Paul Revere & the Raiders]], on [[Bun E. Carlos]]' solo album called "Greetings From Bunezuela!"<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 29, 2016|first=Matt|last=Wardlaw|title=Bun E. Carlos Talks New Solo Album, Cheap Trick and More: Exclusive Interview|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/bun-e-carlos-interview-2016/|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Ultimate Classic Rock|language=en}}</ref>

On May 29, 2017 (Memorial Day), Hanson performed live on ABC's ''[[Good Morning America]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/hanson-performs-live-gma-celebration-25th-anniversary-47218680|title=Video: Hanson performs live on 'GMA' in celebration of their 25th anniversary|website=ABC News}}</ref> to commemorate their 25th year together and promote their new song.

In 2019, the band made a cameo appearance in Australian soap opera ''[[Neighbours]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a26508896/neighbours-cameo-hanson-film-scenes-on-set/|title=Neighbours confirms another cameo as Hanson film scenes on set|last=McCreesh|first=Louise|date=February 25, 2019|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=August 20, 2019}}</ref>

In 2021, Hanson competed in [[The Masked Singer (American TV series) season 5|season five]] of ''[[The Masked Singer (American TV series)|The Masked Singer]]'' as the "Russian Dolls", being the first band to compete on the series. The character performed in two costumes during the first and fifth performances and performed in three costumes for the second and third performances. Performances that utilized four costumes had one of them being used as a prop. When unmasked by [[Nick Cannon]] and the Men in Black on Week 9 of the fifth season, Taylor, Isaac, and Zac Hanson were underneath the main [[Russian doll|Russian Doll]] costume. Their elimination in May 2021 coincided with the release of "Annalie", the first single from their 2021 seven-single album ''Against the World''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/tv/russian-dolls-the-masked-singer-hanson-interview/|title=''The Masked Singer''{{'}}s Russian Dolls reveal the secrets to their deceptive costumes|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|author=Lauren Huff|date=May 12, 2021|access-date=May 13, 2021}}</ref>

==Philanthropy==
In July 2006, the band recorded with a school choir in [[Soweto]], South Africa to create "[[Great Divide (song)|Great Divide]]", which was released in the UK and U.S. through [[iTunes]] in December 2006. All proceeds from the song were directed toward research and prevention of [[AIDS]] in Africa.<ref name="aids">{{cite press release| title = Hanson to release internet exclusive track for World AIDS Day| publisher = Hanson.net| date = 2006-11-28| url = http://www.worldaidsday.org/events_details.asp?event_id=103| access-date = 2007-03-04| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927222423/http://www.worldaidsday.org/events_details.asp?event_id=103| archive-date = 2007-09-27}}</ref>

On September 10, 2007, Hanson began "The Walk Tour" in Nashville. During the tour, Hanson continued their work against poverty and AIDS in Africa, partnering with an American company, [[TOMS Shoes]]. As part of TOMS' "Shoe Drop", for every pair of shoes sold, the company donated another pair for a child in Africa.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://hanson.net/news/hanson-the-walk-tour-video |title=Hanson The Walk Tour Video |date=January 11, 2008 |website=Hanson.net |access-date=July 22, 2022}}</ref>

==Controversies==
Details of Zac's [[Pinterest]] account were leaked in November 2020, described by Ashley Spencer of ''[[Vice Media|Vice]]'' as "a trove of [[Right to keep and bear arms|pro-gun]] memes, many of which were racist, transphobic, homophobic, and sexist".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Spencer |first=Ashley |date=November 11, 2020 |title=Hanson Is Facing a Mutiny From Its Own Fans |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/hanson-is-facing-a-mutiny-from-its-own-fans/ |access-date=December 1, 2020 |work=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]}}</ref> The now-deleted account shared memes that commentators characterized as supporting [[George Zimmerman]] in the [[killing of Trayvon Martin]], comparing the right to use an [[AR-15 style rifle|AR-15 rifle]] with [[Rosa Parks]]' right to sit on a bus, suggesting that men cannot support [[gun control]] without being gay, and insisting that any "man wanting to dress like a woman" must be mentally ill.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Reiss |date=November 12, 2020 |title=Hanson drummer issues meagre apology after sharing horrifically transphobic, homophobic, racist and sexist pro-gun content |url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/11/12/zac-hanson-brothers-pinterest-racist-black-lives-matter-gun-racist-lgbt-homophobic-transphobic/ |access-date=May 6, 2021 |work=[[PinkNews]]}}</ref> After first defending the posts, he apologized and said, "The leaked Pinterest page provided a distorted view of the issues surrounding race and social justice, which do not reflect my personal beliefs. I apologize for the hurt my actions caused."<ref name=":0" />

Later that month, Isaac addressed the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and wrote on his [[Instagram]] story that Christians would soon have to decide whether their faith was more important than "their fear" due to Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving being "cancelled" by the government.<ref name=":0" /> He also wrote that he "will not comply" and that he fears God more than death or the government.<ref name=":0" /> He later apologized and said, "What I shared was driven by an emotional reaction to a recent personal experience. I'm sorry for the pain and worry that my posts caused. I don't believe there is a group conspiring against Christmas, only that I hope value is placed on both practices of safety and of faith."<ref name=":0" />

==Members==
===Isaac Hanson===
[[File:Isaac Hanson.jpg|thumb|upright|Isaac Hanson]]
Clarke Isaac Hanson was born on {{Birth date|mf=yes|1980|11|17}}, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.<ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.biography.com/people/isaac-hanson-21299359 |title=Isaac Hanson |website=Biography.com|publisher=A&E Television Networks |date=April 2, 2014 |access-date=April 13, 2017 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612163028/https://www.biography.com/people/isaac-hanson-21299359 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He is the eldest of the three brothers in Hanson, and was eleven when the band started in 1992. He sings both backing and lead vocals and plays electric and [[acoustic guitar]], as well as the piano, [[Bass (instrument)|bass]] and the [[synthesizer]]. Isaac married Nikki Dufresne on September 30, 2006, in Tulsa at the [[Philbrook Museum of Art]]. Isaac met Dufresne after spotting her in the fifth row of a crowd at their 2003 New Orleans concert.<ref>{{cite magazine|url= https://ew.com/article/2007/08/10/checking-hanson/|title=Checking In With Hanson |magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=August 10, 2007 |access-date=March 1, 2020}}</ref> They have three children.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Isaac Hanson Welcomes Third Child, Daughter Nina Odette|url=https://people.com/parents/isaac-hanson-welcomes-daughter-nina-odette/|access-date=January 17, 2021|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|language=EN}}</ref>

===Taylor Hanson===
{{Main|Taylor Hanson}}
[[File:TaylorHanson.jpg|thumb|upright|Taylor Hanson]]
Jordan Taylor Hanson was born on {{Birth date|mf=yes|1983|3|14}}, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.<ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.biography.com/people/taylor-hanson-21289083 |title=Taylor Hanson|website=Biography.com|publisher=A&E Television Networks |date=April 2, 2014 |access-date=April 13, 2017 |archive-date=April 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413153522/http://www.biography.com/people/taylor-hanson-21289083 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Taylor was nine when Hanson started in 1992. In Hanson, he sings both lead and backup vocals, and plays keyboard, percussion (including drums, [[Bongo drum|bongo]]s and the [[tambourine]]), guitar, harmonica, and piano. He is also the lead singer of [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Tinted Windows (band)|Tinted Windows]]. On June 8, 2002, Taylor married Natalie Anne Bryant, whom he had first met in 2000. They have seven children.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Baby No. 7! Taylor Hanson, Wife Natalie Welcome Daughter Maybellene Alma Joy: 'Beautiful Number'|url=https://people.com/parents/taylor-hanson-wife-natalie-welcome-daughter-maybellene-alma-joy-photo/|access-date=January 17, 2021|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|language=EN}}</ref>

===Zac Hanson===
[[File:Zac Hanson live in Paris.jpg|thumb|upright|Zac Hanson]]
Zachary Walker Hanson was born on {{Birth date|mf=yes|1985|10|22}}, in Arlington, Virginia, but raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma.<ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.biography.com/people/zac-hanson-21292563 |title=Zac Hanson|website=Biography.com|publisher=A&E Television Networks |date=April 2, 2014 |access-date=April 13, 2017 |archive-date=February 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204234825/http://www.biography.com/people/zac-hanson-21292563 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He is the youngest of the three brothers in Hanson, and was six when the band started in 1992. He plays drums, percussion, piano, guitar and also sings backup and lead vocals in the band. Zac, at age 12 years and 126 days, is the [[Grammy Award records#Youngest nominees|ninth-youngest Grammy nominee]] of all time. He holds the title of youngest songwriter nominated for a [[Grammy Award]] (same year).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0361398/bio|title=Zac Hanson|website=IMDb}}</ref> Zac married Kate Tucker on June 3, 2006. They have five children.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zac Hanson and Wife Kate Welcome Baby No. 5|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/zac-hanson-and-wife-kate-welcome-baby-no-5/ar-BB1eqorb?ocid=ientp|access-date=|website=[[MSN]]}}</ref> On October 2, 2019, Zac was involved in a motorcycle accident in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which resulted in five broken bones: three broken ribs, a broken [[clavicle]], and a cracked [[scapula]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hanson.net/blog/broke-my-bones-updated|title=Broke My Bones! |website=hanson.net|language=en|access-date=October 22, 2019}}</ref> Zac and his family are also gamers, and currently run a gaming channel on YouTube named "Zaccidental Gamer", where they play such games as ''[[Minecraft Dungeons]]'', ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', and more.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJNZ_65V5LF_Pla05MIe9w|title = Zaccidental Gamer - YouTube|website = [[YouTube]]}} </ref> In February 2023, Zac was ordained as a [[deacon]] in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://orthochristian.com/151099.html|title=MMMBop drummer ordained to the Orthodox diaconate|website=Orthochristian.Com|access-date=March 12, 2023}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{Main|Hanson discography}}
* ''[[Middle of Nowhere (Hanson album)|Middle of Nowhere]]'' (1997)
* ''Snowed In (Hanson album)|Snowed In'' (1997)
* ''[[This Time Around (Hanson album)|This Time Around]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Underneath (Hanson album)|Underneath]]'' (2004)
* ''[[The Walk (album)|The Walk]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Shout It Out (Hanson album)|Shout It Out]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Anthem (Hanson album)|Anthem]]'' (2013)
* ''Finally It's Christmas'' (2017)
* ''String Theory'' (2018)
* ''Against the World '' (2021)
* ''Red Green Blue'' (2022)
* ''Underneath: Complete'' (2024)

==Tours==
* [[Albertane Tour]] {{small|(1998)}}
* [[This Time Around Tour]] {{small|(2000)}}
* Underneath Acoustic Tour {{small|(2003)}}
* Underneath Tour {{small|(2004-05)}}
* Live and Electric Tour {{small|(2005)}}
* The Walk Tour {{small|(2007-08)}}
* The Walk Around the World Tour {{small|(2008)}}
* Use Your Sole Tour {{small|(2009)}}
* Shout It Out Tour {{small|(2010)}}
* 5 of 5 {{small|(2010-11)}}
* The Musical Ride Tour {{small|(2011)}}
* Shout It Out World Tour {{small|(2011–12)}}
* [[Anthem World Tour]] {{small|(2013–14)}}
* Roots & Rock 'N' Roll Tour {{small|(2015)}}
* [[Middle of Everywhere: 25th Anniversary Tour]] {{small|(2017)}}
* Finally, It's Christmas Tour {{small|(2017)}}
* String Theory Tour {{small|(2018–19)}}
* Wintry Mix Tour {{small|(2019)}}
* Streaming Concert Series {{small|(2020-21)}}
* Against the World+ {{small|(2021)}}
* Red Green Blue Tour {{small|(2022)}}
* Underneath Complete Tour (2024)

==Filmography==
* ''Yo! Kidz: The Vidz'' (1994)
* ''[[The Weird Al Show]]'' – S01E06 (October 18, 1997)
* ''Tulsa, Tokyo & the Middle of Nowhere'' (November 18, 1997)
* ''[[The Road to Albertane]]'' (November 3, 1998)
* Buddy Faro — S01E08 (December 4, 1998)
* ''Melrose Place'' (S07E19 – Usual Santas) (1999)
* ''[[Space Ghost Coast to Coast]]'' – S06E03 – ''Girl Hair'' (October 22, 1999)
* ''[[Noah Knows Best]]'' (November 18, 2000)
* ''[[At the Fillmore (Hanson video)|At the Fillmore]]'' (April 24, 2001)
* ''[[Frank McKlusky, C.I.]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996 TV series)|Sabrina the Teenage Witch]]'' (2002)
* ''Underneath Acoustic Live'' (July 27, 2004)
* ''[[Strong Enough to Break]]'' (2006)
* ''Taking the Walk'' (2008)
* ''5 of 5'' (November 30, 2010)
* ''[[Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)]]'', [[Katy Perry]]'s Music Video (2011)
* ''Re:Made in America ''(2013)
* ''[[The Masked Singer (American TV series)|The Masked Singer]]'' (2021) - Russian Dolls

==Awards and nominations==
{| class=wikitable
|-
! Year !! Awards !! Work !! Category !! Result
|-
| rowspan="8"| 1997
| rowspan="3"| [[1997 MTV Europe Music Awards|MTV Europe Music Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1427420/puffy-radiohead-lead-mtv-europe-nominees/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414012430/http://www.mtv.com/news/1427420/puffy-radiohead-lead-mtv-europe-nominees/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 14, 2015|title=Puffy, Radiohead Lead MTV Europe Nominees|website=Mtv.com|access-date=April 27, 2020}}</ref>
| "[[Where's the Love]]"
| [[MTV Europe Music Award for MTV Select|MTV Select]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| "[[MMMBop]]"
| [[MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song|Best Song]]
| {{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="15"| Themselves
| [[MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act|Best New Act]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Gaffa (magazine)|Denmark GAFFA Awards]]
| Foreign New Act
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="5"| [[Billboard Music Awards]]
| Top Pop Artist – Duo/Group
| {{nom}}
|-
| Top New Pop Artist
| {{nom}}
|-
| Top Hot 100 Artist – Duo/Group
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| Top Billboard 200 Artist – Duo/Group
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="15"| 1998
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Japan Gold Disc Awards]]
| New Artist of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| [[ECHO Awards]]
| Best International Newcomer
| {{won}}
|-
| [[World Music Awards]]
| World's Best Selling New Artist
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1998 Brit Awards|Brit Awards]]
| [[Brit Award for International Group|Best International Group]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Brit Award for International Breakthrough Act|International Breakthrough Act]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[4th Annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards|Blockbuster Entertainment Awards]]
| Favorite Group – Pop
| {{nom}}
|-
| Favorite Group – New Artist
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[1998 Kids' Choice Awards|Kids' Choice Awards]]
| [[Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Music Group|Favorite Music Group]]
| {{won}}
|-
| "[[MMMBop]]"
| Favorite Song
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[NARM|NARM Awards]]
| ''[[Snowed In]]''
| Best Selling Holiday Album
| {{won}}
|-
| ''[[Live from Albertane]]''
| Best Selling Music Video
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="3"| [[40th Annual Grammy Awards|Grammy Awards]]
|Themselves
| [[Grammy Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Grammy Award for Record of the Year|Record of the Year]]
| rowspan="2"|"MMMBop"
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals|Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2005
| [[MTV Video Music Brazil]]<ref>[http://mtv.uol.com.br/programas/programadovmb/arquivovmb/vmb-2005] {{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
| "[[Penny & Me]]"
| Best International Video
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| Lunas del Auditorio
| rowspan="2"| Themselves
| rowspan="2"| Best Foreign Pop Artist
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2012
| {{nom}}
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==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Hanson (band)}}
* {{Official website|http://www.hanson.net}}

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