OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2002. The band's current lineup includes Ryan Tedder, Zach Filkins, Drew Brown, Brent Kutzle, Eddie Fisher, and Brian Willett. OneRepublic gained significant popularity with their hit single "Apologize" in 2007. Though initially formed in 2002, the group disbanded briefly only to re-form shortly thereafter. They have since released several successful albums and are known for their catchy pop-rock anthems. OneRepublic continues to create and tour with their music internationally, maintaining a devoted fan base.
1996: Formation of "This Beautiful Mess"
Ryan Tedder and Zach Filkins formed their first band, "This Beautiful Mess", in 1996 during their senior year at Colorado Springs Christian High School.
2002: Formation of OneRepublic
OneRepublic, an American pop rock band, was formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002. The original members included Ryan Tedder, Zach Filkins, and a few other musicians.
2002: Reformation as "Republic" and Name Change to OneRepublic
Tedder and Filkins reformed their band as "Republic" in Los Angeles in 2002. They later changed the name to OneRepublic to avoid potential legal issues.
2002: Early Success on Myspace and Signing with Columbia Records
OneRepublic gained popularity on Myspace in 2002 and signed with Velvet Hammer, an imprint of Columbia Records, after performing shows in Los Angeles.
2005: Recording First Album
During the summer and fall of 2005, OneRepublic recorded their first album with producer Greg Wells at Rocket Carousel studio in Culver City, California.
June 6, 2006: OneRepublic Dropped from Columbia Records
On June 6, 2006, OneRepublic was dropped by Columbia Records, just two months before their scheduled album release.
November 20, 2007: "Dreaming Out Loud" Debut and Critical Reception
OneRepublic's debut album, "Dreaming Out Loud", was released on November 20, 2007, debuting at number 14 in the US. The album received mixed critical reviews.
2007: Release of "Dreaming Out Loud" and "Apologize" Success
In 2007, OneRepublic released their debut album, "Dreaming Out Loud". The lead single, "Apologize (Timbaland Remix)", achieved international success, earning a Grammy nomination and reaching number one in sixteen countries.
March 2008: Release of "Stop and Stare"
"Stop and Stare", the second single from "Dreaming Out Loud", was released in March 2008 and reached the top ten in eight countries.
September 9, 2009: All the Right Moves Release
"All the Right Moves," the lead single from "Waking Up," was released on September 9, 2009. It peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
November 17, 2009: Waking Up Release
OneRepublic released their second studio album, "Waking Up", on November 17, 2009. It debuted at number 21 on the Billboard 200.
2009: Collaboration with Leona Lewis
In 2009, OneRepublic collaborated with Leona Lewis on the track "Lost Then Found" for her album "Echo".
2009: Release of "Waking Up"
OneRepublic released their second album, "Waking Up", in 2009, featuring singles like "All the Right Moves", "Secrets", "Marchin On", and the top-ten hit "Good Life".
June 5, 2010: Supporting Pink
On June 5, 2010, OneRepublic supported Pink on her Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour in Innsbruck.
June 2010: Supporting Bon Jovi
In June 2010, OneRepublic supported Bon Jovi for three dates at The O2 Arena.
November 19, 2010: Good Life Release
"Good Life," the fourth single from "Waking Up," was released on November 19, 2010. It became their second top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 8.
November 2011: Christmas Without You Release
OneRepublic released their first Christmas single, "Christmas Without You," in November 2011.
August 27, 2012: Feel Again Release
"Feel Again" was released as a promotional single on August 27, 2012, as part of the Save the Children's Every Beat Matters campaign.
January 8, 2013: If I Lose Myself Release
"If I Lose Myself," the first global single from "Native," was released on January 8, 2013.
March 22, 2013: Native Release
OneRepublic released their third studio album, "Native," on March 22, 2013. It debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200.
April 3, 2013: Native Tour Begins
OneRepublic embarked on their Native Tour on April 3, 2013, starting in Europe.
August 25, 2013: Something I Need Release
"Something I Need," the fourth single from "Native," was released on August 25, 2013.
December 2013: Something I Need Certifications
By December 2013, "Something I Need" was certified 2× Platinum in Australia and Platinum in New Zealand.
2013: Release of "Native" and Chart Success
OneRepublic's third album, "Native", released in 2013, became their first top-ten album on the Billboard 200, peaking at number four. The single "Counting Stars" achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top five in several countries.
April 8, 2014: Love Runs Out Announcement
On April 8, 2014, OneRepublic announced the release of their new song, "Love Runs Out."
August 2014: Secrets Sales Milestone
By August 2014, "Secrets," the second single from "Waking Up," had sold almost 4 million copies in the US.
September 2014: I Lived Release
OneRepublic released the music video for "I Lived," the sixth single from "Native," in September 2014.
November 9, 2014: Native Tour Ends
OneRepublic's Native Tour concluded on November 9, 2014, in Russia, comprising 169 shows.
November 2014: Album 4 Recording Begins
OneRepublic began recording their fourth studio album in November 2014 in Poland.
April 2015: New Musical Direction
In April 2015, Ryan Tedder revealed that OneRepublic was exploring a new musical direction for their fourth album.
June 2015: Colors Preview
In June 2015, OneRepublic previewed a song called "Colors" from their upcoming album.
September 2015: Surprise performance at Apple's media event
In September 2015, OneRepublic performed a surprise 3-song set at an Apple media event in San Francisco, marking a significant appearance as part of Apple's announcements.
October 29, 2015: Counting Stars Hits 1 Billion Views
On October 29, 2015, the music video for "Counting Stars" became the first video by a band to reach 1 billion views on YouTube.
April 18, 2016: Countdown to new single 'Wherever I Go'
On April 18, 2016, OneRepublic announced on their website the release of their new single 'Wherever I Go' by setting a countdown to May 12. They engaged fans globally by sending postcards about the single from their upcoming fourth album.
May 13, 2016: Release of 'Wherever I Go'
On May 13, 2016, OneRepublic released 'Wherever I Go,' the first single from their upcoming album, marking an exciting new phase for the band.
May 25, 2016: OneRepublic performs at The Voice of Italy finale
On May 25, 2016, OneRepublic performed their new single 'Wherever I Go' at the finale of The Voice of Italy, showcasing their music to a broad European audience.
October 7, 2016: Release of album 'Oh My My'
'Oh My My,' OneRepublic's fourth studio album, was released on October 7, 2016, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, the highest-charting debut for the band at the time.
October 11, 2016: Announcement of ongoing single releases
On October 11, 2016, OneRepublic announced they would be releasing singles continuously through 2018, moving away from the traditional album cycle.
November 27, 2016: Performance at the 104th Grey Cup
On November 27, 2016, OneRepublic performed during halftime at the 104th Grey Cup in Toronto, a major event in the Canadian Football League.
December 6, 2016: Release of 'Let's Hurt Tonight'
On December 6, 2016, OneRepublic released their single 'Let's Hurt Tonight' along with its music video, which became part of the soundtrack for the movie 'Collateral Beauty.'
2016: Release of "Oh My My"
OneRepublic released their fourth studio album, "Oh My My", in 2016, marking a shift in their sound.
February 16, 2017: Announcement of 2017 Honda Civic Tour
On February 16, 2017, OneRepublic announced they would headline the 2017 Honda Civic Tour starting on July 7, 2017, marking a significant touring event for the band.
April 27, 2017: Ryan Tedder shares band's future plans
On April 27, 2017, Ryan Tedder posted on Facebook about OneRepublic's future music release strategy, addressing his struggles with anxiety and moving towards more frequent singles instead of full albums.
June 9, 2017: Release of promotional single 'Lift Me Up'
On June 9, 2017, OneRepublic released a remix of 'Lift Me Up' by Michael Brun as a promotional single from the album 'Oh My My.'
July 7, 2017: Start of 2017 Honda Civic Tour
The 2017 Honda Civic Tour, headlined by OneRepublic, began on July 7, 2017, showcasing their live performances across various locations.
September 2017: Work begins on fifth studio album
In September 2017, Ryan Tedder announced during a concert that OneRepublic had started work on their fifth studio album, expected in 2018, with an estimated 7-8 songs.
2017: Release of Various Singles
In 2017, OneRepublic released several singles, including "No Vacancy", "Truth to Power", "Stranger Things" (with Kygo), and "Rich Love" (with Seeb).
May 16, 2018: Release of 'Start Again' featuring Logic
On May 16, 2018, OneRepublic released 'Start Again' featuring Logic, part of the soundtrack for the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why' Season 2.
June 26, 2018: Release of single 'Connection'
On June 26, 2018, OneRepublic released the single 'Connection,' further expanding their discography with new music.
November 9, 2018: Release of 'White Christmas' cover
On November 9, 2018, OneRepublic released a cover of 'White Christmas' for a Jeep commercial, showcasing their versatility in music production.
January 3, 2019: Announcement of new album plans
On January 3, 2019, Ryan Tedder announced via Twitter that a new OneRepublic album was coming sometime in 2019, having been initially scheduled for 2018.
January 31, 2019: Release of 'Bones' with Galantis
On January 31, 2019, OneRepublic and Galantis released their collaborative single 'Bones,' adding to the band's diverse musical endeavors.
May 17, 2019: Release of single 'Rescue Me'
On May 17, 2019, OneRepublic released 'Rescue Me,' the lead single from their upcoming fifth studio album, marking the start of another album cycle.
August 27, 2019: Announcement of new single 'Wanted'
On August 27, 2019, OneRepublic announced their next single 'Wanted,' continuing their rollout of new music.
September 6, 2019: Release of single 'Wanted'
On September 6, 2019, OneRepublic released 'Wanted,' expanding their repertoire with a new single.
September 15, 2019: Album title 'Human' announced
On September 15, 2019, Ryan Tedder announced that OneRepublic's fifth studio album would be titled 'Human' and released in November 2019, later rescheduled.
October 6, 2019: Headline performance at 2019 NRL Grand Final
On October 6, 2019, OneRepublic headlined the 2019 NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium, emphasizing their international appeal and performance prowess.
November 19, 2019: Album release delayed to spring 2020
On November 19, 2019, Ryan Tedder announced the delay of the 'Human' album release to spring 2020, citing additional work needed on the project.
January 22, 2020: Announcement of album wrap-up timeline
On January 22, 2020, Ryan Tedder announced on Instagram that OneRepublic's new album would be completed by March, setting expectations for fans.
March 10, 2020: Announcement of single 'Didn't I'
On March 10, 2020, OneRepublic announced their upcoming single 'Didn't I,' which was released three days later, as part of their album 'Human.'
March 13, 2020: Release of single 'Didn't I'
On March 13, 2020, OneRepublic released 'Didn't I,' a single from their album 'Human,' continuing their musical output.
March 25, 2020: Release of single 'Better Days' for charity
On March 25, 2020, OneRepublic released 'Better Days,' a single from 'Human,' with all proceeds going to MusiCares, showcasing their charitable efforts.
April 8, 2020: Album 'Human' postponed due to COVID-19
On April 8, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OneRepublic announced that the release of 'Human' would be postponed indefinitely, affecting their release schedule.
May 15, 2020: Release of 'Lose Somebody' with Kygo
On May 15, 2020, OneRepublic released 'Lose Somebody' with Kygo, which appeared on Kygo's album 'Golden Hour,' marking another collaboration for the band.
September 25, 2020: Release of 'Wild Life'
On September 25, 2020, OneRepublic released 'Wild Life,' a track featured in the Disney+ movie 'Clouds,' adding to their film-related contributions.
May 5, 2021: Release of single 'Run'
On May 5, 2021, OneRepublic released 'Run,' the fifth single from their album 'Human,' continuing their promotion of the album.
July 1, 2021: Announcement of 'Human' album release
On July 1, 2021, OneRepublic announced that their album 'Human' would be released on August 27, 2021, along with the release of the song 'Someday.'
August 27, 2021: Release of 'Human' album
On August 27, 2021, OneRepublic released their long-awaited album 'Human,' marking a significant milestone for the band.
November 1, 2021: Release of song 'Sunshine'
On November 1, 2021, OneRepublic released 'Sunshine,' which served as the theme song for the 2021 film 'Clifford the Big Red Dog.'
2021: Release of "Human"
OneRepublic released their fifth studio album, "Human", in 2021.
February 2022: Release of 'West Coast'
In February 2022, OneRepublic released the song 'West Coast,' contributing to their diverse array of singles during the year.
May 13, 2022: Release of 'I Ain't Worried'
On May 13, 2022, OneRepublic released 'I Ain't Worried,' the second single from the soundtrack of 'Top Gun: Maverick,' showcasing their involvement in high-profile film projects.
January 31, 2023: Ryan Tedder announces fan involvement in single selection
On January 31, 2023, Ryan Tedder revealed plans to let fans choose OneRepublic's next single via social media, engaging them in the band's creative process.
May 26, 2023: Release of single 'Runaway'
On May 26, 2023, OneRepublic released 'Runaway,' which charted on both the Irish Singles Chart and the Dutch Top 40, reflecting its international appeal.
April 13, 2024: "Nobody" Release
On April 13, 2024, OneRepublic released "Nobody," the ending theme song for the anime Kaiju No. 8.
June 6, 2024: Sixth Album Announcement
OneRepublic announced their sixth studio album on June 6, 2024.
July 12, 2024: Artificial Paradise Release
OneRepublic released their sixth studio album, titled "Artificial Paradise," on July 12, 2024.
December 2024: Toronto KPMG Christmas Performance
In December 2024, OneRepublic performed at the Toronto KPMG holiday Christmas party.