The Corrs is a Celtic folk rock and pop rock group from Dundalk, Republic of Ireland. The band consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea Corr (lead vocals, tin whistle); Sharon Corr (backing vocals, violin); Caroline Corr (backing vocals, bodhrán,drums); and Jim Corr (guitar, backing vocals, keyboard). The Corrs are well known for their hit singles, including their debut "Runaway" and "Breathless." All four members can play the piano, which was taught to them by their father, but Jim and Caroline are the only siblings credited with playing the piano on their albums. The band gained international attention with their performance at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Their debut album, Forgiven Not Forgotten, was released after that performance and was produced by David Foster. Their first two albums were folk rock; their third album, In Blue, moved toward mainstream pop and included electronic synthesisers. Their next album, Borrowed Heaven, returned to folk rock but put heavier emphasis on guitars. The Corrs released Home in 2005. The album was a tribute to their 15-year career and featured Irish music spanning 1,000 years of musical tradition. During that same year, all four Corr siblings received honorary MBEs for their contributions to music and charity. The Corrs are currently on hiatus because Sharon, Jim, and Caroline are raising their children and Andrea is currently pursuing a solo career.
