Editing Wilson Phillips (section)

==History==
===1989–1991: Formation and ''Wilson Phillips''===
The Wilson sisters and Phillips grew up together in the [[Los Angeles metropolitan area|Los Angeles area]] in the 1970s and 80s. The three shared a love of music, and developed their singing and vocal harmonies. In 1989, the [[trio (music)|trio]] landed a deal with [[SBK Records]].
All three are the offspring of prominent musicians; Chynna is the daughter of [[John Phillips (musician)|John]] and [[Michelle Phillips]] of the Mamas & the Papas, and Carnie and Wendy are the daughters of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and [[Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford|Marilyn Rovell]] of [[the Honeys]]. Wilson Phillips released their debut album, ''[[Wilson Phillips (album)|Wilson Phillips]]'', in 1990. Their debut single, "[[Hold On (Wilson Phillips song)|Hold On]]," hit number one on the U.S. [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart on June 9, 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/1549901/whats-the-most-common-hot-100-song-title-updated|title=What's The Most Common Hot 100 Song Title? (Updated)|publisher=billboard.com|date=21 November 2014|access-date=25 February 2015}}</ref> The single was also number one on the US [[Billboard Adult Contemporary|''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary]] and became a hit in several other countries; peaking at number two in Australia, number six in the UK, number seven in Ireland, number 10 in Sweden, and number 15 in the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tsort.info/music/vyxcp5.htm|title=Album artist Wilson Phillips|publisher=tsort.info|access-date=25 February 2015}}</ref> The single also won Wilson Phillips the [[Billboard Music Award]] for Hot 100 Single of the Year for 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/top-100-songs-of-the-year/?year=1990|title=Top 100 Songs of 1990 - Billboard Year End Charts|publisher=bobborst.com|access-date=25 February 2015}}</ref> The second single, "[[Release Me (Wilson Phillips song)|Release Me]]," spent two weeks at number one. Their third single, "[[Impulsive (song)|Impulsive]]," became another top ten hit, peaking at number four on the Hot 100, while fourth single "[[You're in Love (Wilson Phillips song)|You're in Love]]" hit number one in the US for one week. The fifth single, "[[The Dream Is Still Alive]]", peaked at number twelve on the Hot 100.<ref>[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=wilson phillips|chart=all}} Billboard Chart History]</ref>

In 1991, the group contributed a version of the song "[[Daniel (Elton John song)|Daniel]]" to the tribute album ''[[Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin]]''. While not released as a single, it peaked at number seven on the US Adult Contemporary chart due to strong airplay.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/wilson-phillips/chart-history/asi/|title='Daniel' peaked at number seven in the US Adult Contemporary chart|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Their single "You're in Love" was released that same year, which scored as a number one (and to date, their last top ten) pop single.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1991/04/19/wilson-phillips-gets-third-no-1/|title=Wilson Phillips Gets Third No. 1|publisher=Orlando Sentinel|date=19 April 1991|access-date=25 February 2015}}</ref> In 1992, Wilson Phillips also made history as ''Billboard'' declared their debut album, at that time, the best-selling album of all time by an all female act; the album peaked at number two on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] album chart, while it had sales of 5 million copies in the US, with a total of 8 million copies sold worldwide. That achievement, however, was later surpassed with the 1996 album ''[[Spice (album)|Spice]]'' by the [[Spice Girls]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Billboard 1995|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xAsEAAAAMBAJ|publisher=Billboard|year=1995|page=8}}</ref>

===1992–1993: ''Shadows and Light'' and breakup===
In June 1992, Wilson Phillips released their second album, ''[[Shadows and Light (Wilson Phillips album)|Shadows and Light]]''. The album was deeply personal and adopted a more serious tone, with tracks exploring issues such as child abuse ("Where Are You") and their estrangement from their fathers ("Flesh and Blood", "All the Way From New York"). The first single, "[[You Won't See Me Cry]]," peaked at number 20 in the US and number 18 in the UK, the first time they had a higher-ranking single in the UK than in the US. The single gave them a hit in the US and the UK, and saw the album peak at number four on the US ''Billboard'' 200, and it was eventually certified platinum in the US. However, the second single "[[Give It Up (Wilson Phillips song)|Give It Up]]" became a moderate hit, peaking at number thirty, and third single "Flesh and Blood" failed to crack the Hot 100. Shortly after, the group decided to break up, parting just after their second album. Chynna Phillips announced plans for a solo career,<ref>{{cite book|last=Betts|first=Graham|title=Complete UK Hit Albums 1956-2005|publisher=Harper Collins|page=[https://archive.org/details/collinscompleteb0000bett/page/447 447]|year=2005|isbn=978-0007205325|url=https://archive.org/details/collinscompleteb0000bett/page/447}}</ref> however, the group performed the US national anthem in a baseball stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y1cboVpI3Q|title = 1992 ASG: Wilson Phillips performs national anthem|website = [[YouTube]]| date=3 February 2015 }}</ref>

Less than a year after the release of their second album, the group had gone their separate ways. In 1993, Wendy and Carnie Wilson released the Christmas album ''[[Hey Santa!]]'', a collection of classic Christmas songs which included an original song, "Hey Santa". In 1995, Chynna Phillips released a solo album, ''[[Naked and Sacred]]''. Also in 1995, Carnie went on to host her own short-lived syndicated television talk show titled ''Carnie!''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0933139/|title=Carnie Wilson|website=IMDb}}</ref> In 1997, Carnie and Wendy, along with their father [[Brian Wilson]], released the album ''[[The Wilsons (album)|The Wilsons]]'' and the single "Monday Without You."<ref name=carnieandwendy>{{cite web |url=http://www.carnieandwendywilson.com/ |title=Carnieandwendywilson.com |publisher=Carnieandwendywilson.com |date=January 1, 2004 |access-date=2011-12-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205033350/http://carnieandwendywilson.com/ |archive-date=December 5, 2011 }}</ref> [[Capitol Records]] released a Wilson Phillips ''[[Greatest Hits (Wilson Phillips album)|Greatest Hits]]'' album in 2000.

On March 29, 2001, the group reunited to perform The Beach Boys' song "You're So Good to Me" at a tribute show to Brian Wilson held at New York's [[Radio City Music Hall]]. Chynna Phillips also dedicated the performance to her father John Phillips, who had died a few days earlier.{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}

===2004: First reunion===
Wilson Phillips reunited in 2004 to release a new album, [[California (Wilson Phillips album)|''California'']], a collection of [[cover version|cover songs]]. A single, "[[Go Your Own Way (song)|Go Your Own Way]]," a song originally recorded by [[Fleetwood Mac]], peaked at number 13 on the US ''Billboard'' [[Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks|Adult Contemporary]] chart. The album fared moderately well on the charts, debuting and peaking at number 35 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart with 31,000 copies sold in its first week of release. In New Zealand, the album reached the top 10 and amassed gold status after "Go Your Own Way" topped the country's [[adult contemporary]] radio chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/wilson_phillips/artist.jhtml |title=Wilson Phillips &#124; Music Videos, Songs, News, Photos, and Lyrics |publisher=MTV |access-date=2011-12-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629185719/http://www.mtv.com:80/music/artist/wilson_phillips/artist.jhtml|archive-date=2012-06-29}}</ref> The group parted ways once again.

===2010–present: Second reunion and ''Bridesmaids''===
On October 12, 2010, Wilson Phillips released a Christmas album, ''[[Christmas in Harmony]]''. The album yielded a single, "[[I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday]]," a cover of the popular seasonal tune that first was a hit in 1973 for English glam-rock band [[Wizzard]]. The group had a resurgence in popularity with a cameo appearance in the film ''[[Bridesmaids (2011 film)|Bridesmaids]]'' (2011), in which they performed "Hold On" in the finale. Sales increased from 1,000 to 6,000 downloads with the film's release.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Wilson Phillips Gets New Boost from 'Bridesmaids' Movie|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/471190/wilson-phillips-gets-new-boost-from-bridesmaids-movie|magazine=Billboard|date=22 May 2011|access-date=14 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=How 'Bridesmaids' Landed '90s Girl Group Wilson Phillips|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/how-bridesmaids-landed-90s-girl-192848|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=27 May 2011|access-date=14 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Wilson Phillips Talk 'Dedicated,' Their New Reality Show, 'Bridesmaids' + More|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/04/06/wilson-phillips-dedicated-reality-show-bridesmaids-interview/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120411084922/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/04/06/wilson-phillips-dedicated-reality-show-bridesmaids-interview/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 11, 2012|website=MTV Buzzworthy|access-date=14 March 2015}}</ref> Bandmember Chynna was a contestant on season 13 of ABC's ''[[Dancing With the Stars]]'' and explained that "Hold On" was written by herself, Carnie and Wendy about Chynna's recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Chynna made it to week four of the competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2011/10/chynna-phillips-voted-off-dancing-with-the-stars-in-week-four-of-season-13/|title=Chynna Phillips Voted Off 'Dancing With the Stars' in Week Four of Season 13|date=October 11, 2011|publisher=ABC News|access-date=January 21, 2012}}</ref>

On March 20, 2012, the group appeared on [[QVC]] to promote their release ''[[Dedicated (Wilson Phillips album)|Dedicated]]'', a studio album composed of covers of songs by both The Beach Boys and The Mamas and the Papas. On April 3, 2012, the group released ''Dedicated'', which peaked at number 29 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Wilson Phillips Chart History Billboard 200|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/431449/wilson-phillips/chart?f=305|access-date=13 January 2015}}</ref> The trio appeared in their own reality show, ''Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On'', which debuted on [[TV Guide Network]] in April 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/tv/tvguide/article/Bridesmaids-Scene-Stealers-Wilson-Phillips-Launch-2532020.php|title=Bridesmaids Scene-Stealers Wilson Phillips Launch Reality Show for TV Guide Network|last=Nguyen|first=Hanh|date=January 14, 2012|work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]]|access-date=January 21, 2012}}</ref> In 2015, Wilson Phillips contributed backup vocals to the song "[[FourFiveSeconds]]" by [[Rihanna]], [[Paul McCartney]], and [[Kanye West]] for Rihanna's eighth studio album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6517041/carnie-wilson-on-wilson-phillips-singing-backup-fourfiveseconds-rihanna|title=Wilson Phillips' Carnie Wilson Dishes On Singing Backup Vocals for Rihanna's 'FourFiveSeconds'|last=Horowitz|first=Steven J.|date=March 31, 2015|publisher=billboard.com|access-date=July 22, 2015}}</ref>

In July 2016, Wilson Phillips reunited and 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 2017, the group performed on the season finale of NBC's ''[[The New Celebrity Apprentice]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbc.com/the-celebrity-apprentice/video/i-dont-have-time-for-anyones-ego-except-my-own/3467880|title=I Don't Have Time for Anyone's Ego Except My Own|via=www.nbc.com}}</ref>

In 2022, Wilson Phillips competed in [[The Masked Singer (American TV series) season 8|season eight]] of ''[[The Masked Singer (American TV series)|The Masked Singer]]'' as the "Lambs". Chynna portrayed the Lamb by the name of "Blueberry", Carnie portrayed the Lamb by the name of "Rose", and Wendy portrayed the Lamb by the name of "Lilac". They became the first group act to advance to the finale and finished as the runners-up to [[Amber Riley]] as "Harp". As an encore, they performed "Hold On". For the ''Seasonal Sing-A-Long Spectacular!'', they performed the Christmas classic "[[Sleigh Ride]]".

In November 2022, the group released a cover version of [[Harry Styles]]’s song “Boyfriends”.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Martoccio |first=Angie |date=2022-11-25 |title=Hold On…Wilson Phillips' First New Song in 10 Years Is a Harry Styles Cover |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/wilson-phillips-harry-styles-boyfriends-cover-1234636739/ |access-date=2022-11-27 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>